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ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

FOR BA 1st Semester (2016-2017)

TRIPURA UNIVERSITY (A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY)

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION SURYAMANINAGAR: 799022

TRIPURA UNIVERSITY

(A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY)


IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRITITTING AND SUBMITTING OF

ASSIGNMENTS

1. Candidates are required to prepare 4 (four) Assignments, 1 (one) each from the 3 (three)

Elective subjects he/she opted at the time of Admission and 1 (one) other Assignment

from the Compulsory English. In total, A Candidate shall prepare 4 (four) Assignments

for BA 1st Semester and submit the same within the due date (06/11/2016).

2. Students must use only foolscap size paper for submitting Assignments and tie all pages

carefully.

3. On the Cover Page, the following information shall have to be provided:

Name : Enrolment No. :

Programme : Subject :

Paper : Assignment No. :

Address :

Contact No. :

Signature with Date

4. In writing an Assignment, a 4 cm margin should be kept on the left side of each foolscap

paper. A 4 cm gap should also be kept between two answers.

5. Students are asked to write Assignments in their own hand writing and in their own

language; they shall not print or type any answer.

6. Copying directly from course materials is strictly prohibited.

7. Copying from the Response Sheets of other Candidates is disallowed. If copying is

detected, the assignments of both the Candidates shall be rejected.

8. Each Assignment must be written separately. Students must not mix up Assignments.

9. Worked out Assignments shall have to be submitted within due date (06/11/2016) to the

Office of the Coordinator, DDE Study Centre of the respective College.

LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF WORKED OUT ASSIGNMENTS IS 06/11/2016

NO ASSIGNMENT SHALL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DUE DATE

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B.A. 1st Semester (2016-17) Subject: Political Science

Assignment – 01 Full Marks – 20 Answer any two questions: 10 x 2 =20

1. Discuss in brief the nature and scope of Political Science. 5+5=10

2. Critically analyze the Marxist theory of State. 10

3. Analyze the pluralistic theory of sovereignty. Discuss the limitations of this theory . 6+4=10

4. Define Nationalism. Do you believe that Nationalism is a menace to civilization? - Give reasons in favour of

your answer. 4+6=10

5. What do you mean by right? Analyze, in brief, the nature of rights in different social system. 2+8=10

6. Discus the main features of Political Party. Briefly discuss the important roles of Political Parties in modern

States. 4+6=10

7. What is democratic Socialism? Briefly discuss the main tenets of democratic socialization. 2+8=10

8. Critically discus the Marxian concept of Historical Materialism. 10



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(A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY) DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

SURYAMANINAGAR: 799022 B.A. 1st Semester (2016-17)

Subject: History Assignment – 01 Full Marks – 20

Answer any Two question: 10 x 2 =20

1. What do you mean by sources of history? Discuss the value of Coins and Monument as sources for

reconstruction of the history of Ancient India. 2+4+4=10

2. When Asoka did ascended the throne. Discuss the achievement of Emperor Asoka. What are the basic

principles of Asoka Dhamma? 1+5+4=10

3. Who were the Satabahanas? Who was the greatest king of Satabahana dynasty? Form an estimate of

Goutamiputra Satkarni as a conquer. 4+1+5=10

4. Discuss the social and economic condition of the Gupta Empire? 5+5=10

5. Where and against whom did Kaivarta Revolt take place? Who was the leader of the revolt? Write a short

note on Kaivarta Revolt. 2+1+7=10

6. Who founded the Pala dynasty? Discuss the expansion of Pala power during the reign of Dharmapala and

Debapala. 2+4+4=10

7. Who were the Cholas? Who was the greatest king of Chola dynasty? Discuss the central administration of the

Cholas. 3+2+5=10

8. Examine Pulakesin IIs contribution as a conqueror and administrator. 5+5=10



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Subject: Education Assignment – 01 Full Marks – 20


1. Discuss the etymological meaning of the term “Education”. Explain briefly the narrower and broader meaning

of Education. 3+3+4=10

2. Why aims of education are essential? Discuss the individualistic and socialistic aims of education. How can

these two aims be coordinated? 2+5+3=10

3. Discuss the modern concept of curriculum. What are the types of curriculum? Briefly mention the principles

of curriculum construction . 3+2+5=10

4. What do you mean by “co-curriculum activities”? What are the importance of co-curriculum activities in child

centered education? Discuss the organization of co-curricular activities in a high school. 2+4+4=10

5. What is meant by “agencies of education”? Differ entitle among formal, informal and non-formal agencies of

education. Discuss the important function of school as an agency of education. 2+3+5=10

6. What is social change? Mention briefly any four factors of social changes. Why education is considered as an

instrument of social change? Discuss. 4+6=10

7. Whom do you consider as the deprived section of the society? What, according to you, are the ways of women

empowerment in India? 4+6=10

8. Discuss the constitutional provisions related to education in India with special reference to RTE. 10



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Subject: Philosophy Assignment – 01 Full Marks – 20


1. “Perception is the only source (Pramana) of valid knowledge”- What is Pramana? Analyze the reason given

by the Charvakas in fabour of the above statement. Is this view of Charbakas can be accepted as true? - Write

briefly. 2+5+3=10

2. What is Nirvikalpaka Pratyaksa? What is Savikalpaka Pratyaksa? Discuss the points of difference

Nirvikalpaka Pratyaksa and Savikalpaka Pratyaksa after the Naya Philosophy. 2+2+6=10

3. What is the main content of Poromanuvada of Vaisesika Pholosophy? Explain this theory. Bring out the point

of difference between this theory and Greak theory of atomism. 2+5+3=10

4. Analyze Samavaya category following following Vaisesikas. Distinguish between Samyoga and Samavaya

after Vaisesikas. 5+5=10

5. What is criticism? Explain Kant‟s theory of criticism? Is this theory acceptable? 2+5+3=10

6. What is truth? Briefly discuss the coherence theory of truth. Is this view acceptable? Give your opinion in

shoot. 2+5+3=10

7. What is representative realism? Discuss the main concept of representative realism. Is this theory acceptable?

Discuss. 2+5+3=10

8. What is entailment theory of Causality? Explain this theory. Discuss this theory is acceptable or not.

2+5+3=10



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Subject: English (Elective) Assignment – 01 Full Marks – 20


1. What does the Lamb symbolize? How is the beauty of the Lamb described by the child? How does the

child answer the question put by him to the Lamb? Indicate the Christian elements in the poem? “Did he

who made the Lamb make thee”- what does the question imply? 1+2+2+2+3=10

2. When did Wordsworth first visit the Tinttern Abbey? What are essential features of the landscape that

impress Wordsworth about Tintern Abbey? Where is Tintern Abbey? “I have felt a presence that disturbs

me with the joy of elevated thoughts”- Discuss the context and comment on the line in brief.

1+3+1+5=10

3. What is Lethe? How does Keats describe the Nightingale? What picture of reality does Keats present in

the poem? Is Keats an escapist? Critically examine the question with reference to the “Ode to the

Nightingale”. 1+2+3+4=10

4.

5. What does P.B. Shalley address the west wind? How it compared? Who is Macnad? Describe the various

activities of the west wind on land, in the sky and the sea? “Like ghost from an enchanter”- Explain this.

1+1+1+5+2=10

6. Do you find autobiographical element in Dream Children? If so, mention some autobiographical element

from the text that you have read in this context. Who are the dream children in the essay Dream Children?

Discuss in brief the two pathetic characters as portrayed by Lamb in his essay- “Dream Children: A

Reverie. 5+2+3=10

7. What type of child labour picture do you find in this essay- delineate it in brief. Name some of the oral

tales and literary motifs used by Lamb in this essay. How did the suppers for the chimney sleepers stop?

5+3+2=10

8. What was the original title of pride and prejudice? Discuss the appropriateness of the title “Pride and

prejudice”. Who is Mr. Bingley? What relation does he share with gane and how much he is impressed by

his friend Mr. Darcy? 1+5+4=10

9.

10. Who is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet? How does she help Mr. and Mrs. Bennet in giving

marriage their daughter to right bridegrooms? How Mr. Darcy does win the mind of Elizabeth Bennet?

1+5+4=10



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Subject: Bengali Assignment – 01 Full Marks – 20

k L¡e 2¢V fËnÀl Ešl ¢mM: 2x10= 20

Unit-1

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2z "nË£ L«o· L£aÑe' L¡hÉ¢Vl pw¢rç f¢lQu c¡Jz 10

Unit-2

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…l¦aÆq£ea¡l L¡lZ ¢L? 8+2=10

4z jd¤p¤ce cšl e¡VL J fËqpe…¢ml pw¢rç f¢lQu c¡Jz 5+5=10

Unit-3

5z "A¢ip¡l' hma ¢L h¡T? a¡j¡l f¢Wa fc Ahmðe "A¢ip¡l' fkÑ¡ul fc lQe¡u L¢h N¡¢h¾c c¡pl L«¢aaÆ

Bm¡Qe¡ Llz 3+7=10

6z "N±lQ¢¾cÊL¡' L¡L hm? "e£lc eue e£l Oe ¢p’e' fc¢Va nË£ N±l¡‰l k i¡hj¤¢aÑ Aw¢La quR, a¡

¢eSl i¡o¡u mM¡z 2+8=10

Unit-4

7z "jOe¡chd' L¡hÉl 4bÑ pNÑ Ahmðe plj¡ Q¢lœ¢V ¢hnÔoe Llz 10

8z "jOe¡chd' L¡hÉl ¢houhÙ¹¥ pwrf Bm¡Qe¡ Llz 10



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Subject: English (Compulsory) Assignment – 01 Full Marks – 20

I. Answer any one question: 10 x 1 =10

1. Mention the names of different commodities available in the markets of Hyderabad. Who are

assembled in the market? What do the merchants sell? What do the vendors weigh? Briefly discuss

the central idea of the poem. 2+2+1+1+4=10

2. Describe the island of Shallot. Who live in that island? What does she weave of day and night?

Describe the last journey of the lady. 3+1+1+1+5=10

3. Who are the listeners in the poem “The Listeners”? Who knocked at the door and how many times

did he knock at the door? Why did the man stand in front of the house with perplexed and still? How

does the poet present a supernatural eavesdropping in his poem? 2+2+2+4=10

4. What are the two roads that mentioned by Robert Frost in his poem “The Road Not Taken”? Why

did the poet feel “sorry”? Which path did the Poet choose and why? What has made all the

difference? 1+2+5+2=10

5. How does the author portray the “anti- European feeling” in “shooting an Elephant”? Who killed the

elephant and why? What are the things that were destroyed by the elephant? 4+4+2=10

6. Who trespassed on Pahom‟s land? Who told Pahom about the land across Volga? What did pahom

plan to do with the land he obtained from the Bashkirs? What condition did the chief lay for

acquisition of land? How much land was required for Pahom to lie in? Why did the Bashkirs

continue shouting even though Pahom had given up hope? 1+1+2+3+1+2=10

7. What are the names of two brothers mentioned in the short story „Punishment”? Who killed Radha?

What caused him to kill her? Who got the punishment for killing Radha in the short story

“Punishment”? What was the position of woman in the traditional Indian society-as depicted by the

writer? 1+1+1+2+5=10

8. Why did the astrologer run away from his ancestral village? What is the name of the prospective

client with whom the astrologer enters into a deal? Why did the astrology advise the client not to

travel southward again? Analyze the role of fate in “Astrologer‟s Day” Written by R. K. Narayan.

2+1+2+5= 10

II. Answer any ten questions: 10 x 1 =20

Choose the correct verb form from those in brackets:

1. The earth --------------round the sun. ( move, moves, moved)

2. My friends--------------the prime Minister yesterday ( See, have seen, saw)

3. She --------worried about something. (looks, looking, is looking )

4. He ------------fast when the accident happened. (is driving, was driving, drove)

5. He ---------here for the last five years. (worked, is working, has been working)

6. I ----------home next Sunday ( go, am, going)

Complete the following sentences by filling in a, an, or the. (As may suitable)

7. Copper is -----------useful metal.

8. He is not -----------honorable man.

9. Honest men speak ---------truth.

10. The world is ---------happy place.

11. -----------Sun shines brightly.

Fill in the blanks with suitable Determiners

12. ----------grapes are sweet and juicy.

13. -------------team could not score any gold.

Name the prepositions in the sentences:

14. Little tack Horner sat in a corner.

15. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.

16. She sat by the fire, and told me a tale.

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:

17. The river flows ---------the bridge.

18. I am fond -----------music.

19. He spoke ---------me--------Urdu.

20. He died ---------country.

21. It has been raining-------------yesterday.

Change the following into passive voices:

22. Columbus discovered America.

23. The farmer gathers the harvest.

24. We prohibit smoking.

Change the Degree of comparison, without changing the meaning:-

25. India is the largest democracy in the world.(turn into comparative)

26. William Shakespeare is greater than any other English poet. ( turn into superlative)

27. Australia is the largest island in the world. ( turn into comparative)

Pick out all the Adjectives in the following Sentences:

28. Good wine needs no bush.

29. He died a glorious death.

30. There should not be much talk and little work.



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