MH SET Paper 2 Mock Test - 7 (English) - MAHA TET MCQ

The correct answer is 'Grammar-Translation Method.'

Key Points 

• The Grammar-Translation Method is a traditional approach to language teaching that prioritizes explicit instruction in grammar rules and translation exercises.
• This method often involves rote memorization of vocabulary, followed by translation exercises from the target language to the native language.
• Grammar-Translation is based on the belief that a strong understanding of grammar and vocabulary is essential for language proficiency.
• The method is criticized for its lack of emphasis on communication skills and real-life language use.
• While not widely used in contemporary language teaching, it has historical significance as one of the early methods employed in English language instruction.

Therefore, the correct option is ‘Option 3.’

Additional Information 

• Option 1 is incorrect. The Direct Method focuses on teaching in the target language without using the native language.
• Option 2 is incorrect. Audiolingual Method emphasizes oral skills and repetition to develop language habits.
• Option 4 is incorrect. Communicative Language Teaching prioritizes communication and interaction in language learning.

William Blake is one of the distinguished Romantic poets who was born in 1757 in  England. Some of his famous works include ‘Natural Religion’, ‘Songs of Innocence’, ‘Songs of Experience’, ‘The Marriage of Heaven and Hell’,etc. The quote mentioned in the question is from William Blake, which is made in reference to art and implies that making a general observation about a piece of art is a quality of an unreasonable person. One should rather look at the particular characteristics. It was made in response to Reynolds’ praise of "general beauty" and the pursuit of "general truth", while saying that "we perceive by sense, we combine by fancy, and distinguish by reason ... the beauty of which we are in quest is general and intellectual".

Robert Browning accuses William Wordsworth in his poem "The Lost Reader".

It is a play that deals with the theme of boredom, nothingness and inertia in life.

It suggests that understanding of any text rely upon paradigm as well as pattern of reading. A reader receives a different perception toward the same text when situations and requirements got changed. Even the same reader discovers various interpretations of a single text when read it alone or in a class or group. Thus, our understanding of any text depends upon our needs, desires as well as on our prejudices.

Note: The assertion is one of the three crucial propositions in Kolodny’s “Dancing through the Minefield”

The correct answer is 'Lady Macbeth '.

Key Points

• Lady Macbeth is known for her ambition and ruthlessness.
• She persuades Macbeth to murder King Duncan so that Macbeth can become king.
• Lady Macbeth is a complex and tragic character who is ultimately consumed by her own ambition.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• ( 2) Lady Macduff is not known for her ambition and ruthlessness.
• (3) Hecate is not known for her ambition and ruthlessness.
• (4) The Weird Sisters are not known for their ambition and ruthlessness

The correct answer is "Orientalism".

Key Points

• "Orientalism" is a groundbreaking work by Palestinian-American scholar Edward Said, published in 1978. It is foundational in the field of postcolonial studies, introducing the concept of Orientalism as a critical theory.
• Said defines Orientalism as the West's patronizing representations of "The East" — Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East. He argues these representations are not based on fact or reality but are constructed to depict the East as exotic, backward, uncivilized, and at times dangerous.
• In "Orientalism," Said critiques Western scholarship for its role in perpetuating these stereotypes, arguing that such representations serve to justify colonial and imperial ambitions, asserting Western dominance over Eastern cultures.
• Said's analysis extends beyond literary texts to include art, politics, and historical writings, demonstrating how Orientalist perspectives permeate Western culture.
• The work has had a profound influence on a range of disciplines, challenging scholars to reconsider their approaches to cultural studies, history, anthropology, and beyond.
• "Orientalism" paved the way for further scholarship in understanding the constructs of cultural hegemony and the power dynamics involved in the representation of other cultures.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• "Culture and Imperialism" extends Said’s critique of Western narratives, focusing on how empire and colonialism have been justified and promoted through Western literature and culture.
• "Covering Islam" and "The Question of Palestine" explore how media and political narratives shape the perception of Islam and the geopolitical issues surrounding Palestine, respectively, but do not introduce the theory of Orientalism.

The correct answer is Option 1: Recommending the establishment of universities in Bombay, Calcutta, and Madras.

Key Points

• The Woods Dispatch made a significant recommendation regarding the establishment of universities in the three Presidencies of India - Bombay, Calcutta, and Madras.
• The dispatch believed that higher education was essential for the creation of a class of persons, Indian in blood and color, but English in taste, in opinions, in morals, and in intellect.
• As a result of these recommendations, the Universities of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras were set up in 1857, providing the foundation for modern higher education in India.
• The Dispatch did not advocate for the removal of vernacular languages from the education system. In fact, it suggested that English and vernacular languages should be used as mediums of instruction.
• The Dispatch did not propose to eliminate all private educational institutions. Instead, it proposed a system of "grant-in-aid" to support private schools.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is 'Frankfurt School.'

 Key Points

• The Frankfurt School, established in the early 20th century in Germany, is a group of intellectuals associated with critical theory and cultural critique.
• Key members include Theodor Adorno, Max Horkheimer, and Herbert Marcuse, among others.
• The school is known for its examination of the intersections between culture, mass media, and the impact of capitalism on society.
• Critical theory, as developed by the Frankfurt School, seeks to understand and critique societal structures, ideology, and cultural production.
• The Frankfurt School's work has had a lasting influence on fields such as sociology, cultural studies, and philosophy.

Therefore, the correct option is ‘Option 1.’

Additional Information

• Option 2 is incorrect. The Bloomsbury Group was a literary and artistic group in London, known for its members like Virginia Woolf and E.M. Forster.
• Option 3 is incorrect. The Beat Generation was a literary movement in the 1950s and 1960s, with figures like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg.
• Option 4 is incorrect. The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural and artistic movement in the early 20th century, centered in Harlem, New York

John Lyly 1553 or 1554 – November 1606) was an English writer, poet, dramatist, and courtier, best known during his lifetime for his books Euphues: The Anatomy of Wit (1578) and Euphues and His England (1580), and perhaps best remembered now for his plays. Lyly's mannered literary style, originating in his first books, is known as euphuism.

The correct answer is "The Metamorphosis".

Key Points

• "The Metamorphosis" is one of Franz Kafka's most celebrated works, published in 1915. This novella delves deeply into themes of alienation, existential dread, and the absurdity of life, through the disturbing tale of Gregor Samsa, a man who inexplicably transforms into a giant insect.
• Kafka uses the bizarre and grotesque transformation of Gregor to explore the impact of radical change on identity, personal relationships, and societal expectations. Gregor’s alienation in his new form mirrors the existential struggles faced by individuals in modern society.
• The work is emblematic of Kafka’s absurdist perspective, illustrating a world where conventional logic and norms no longer apply, and where individuals are often trapped by inexplicable and unfathomable forces.
• "The Metamorphosis" is regarded as a seminal text in 20th-century literature, influencing existential and absurdist philosophies. It exemplifies Kafka's talent for embedding profound philosophical and social critiques in surreal, allegorical narratives.
• The novella forces readers to confront the fragility of human existence and the often arbitrary, absurd nature of the world, making it a prime example of Kafka’s exploration of alienation and existential angst.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• "The Trial" and "The Castle" also reflect Kafka’s preoccupation with these themes, focusing on the bewildering experience of individuals caught in the incomprehensible machinery of the law and bureaucratic authority.
• "America", also known as "The Man Who Disappeared", examines themes of alienation and the search for identity in a new world but does not feature the same level of existential angst and absurdity as found in "The Metamorphosis."

The correct answer is "Urania"

Key Points

• The mention of the heavenly muse is an important part of Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost.
• Milton makes the use of invocation in this poem following classical epic poetry.
• Invocations are prayers to the muse for inspiration and guidance for writing the epic.
• Milton writes four invocations in Paradise Lost.
• In the grand invocation at the beginning of Book VII, Milton mentions the name of the muse as Urania.
• Urania is traditionally known in the classical texts as the Muse of Astronomy.

 Therefore, the correct answer is "option 2".

Additional Information

• Raphael is one of the archangels in Heaven mentioned in Paradise Lost.
• He acts as the messenger of God and informs Adam and Eve about the story of fallen angels.
• Other archangels are Gabriel, the angel of mercy and the gatekeeper at the Garden of Eden. Michel is the angel of justice.
• In contrast the fallen angels who joined Satan are Beelzebub, Moloch, Chemos, Baal, Astarte, Thammuz, Dagon, Rimmon, Osiris, Isis, and Belial.

Thomas Gray’s “Elegy written in a Country Churchyard” is the most famous elegy of English Literature and perhaps the prime cause behind his prominence. The poem has been written in iambic Pentameter.

All nature is but art, unknown to thee is one of the most quoted lines from An Essay on Man, a poem by Alexander Pope.

Full many a flower is born to blush unseen” is the 3rd line from stanza 14 of the Elegy. Far from the madding crowd” is from stanza 19. “A youth to Fortune and Fame unknown” is the second line from epitaph.

Note: Thomas Hardy took the title of his novel from the line “Far from the madding crowd”. The novel, published with the same name in 1874 and got successful.

II and III are correct.

• Thomas Carlyle was the most noted satirist, philosopher and social critic of the Victorian Period, who influence several writers and philosophers throughout his life. He is termed as the Sage of Chelsea. His writings affects not only Victorian writers but also writers of coming of ages. He had a major effect even on Ruskin and Arnold and on realistic writers like Dickens, Gaskell, Eliot, Disaraeli, Kingsley and others as well.
• In Caryle’s writings, dickens encountered criticism of the social problems of victorian age which impart him better understanding of society and its problemslater painted in his famous novels. moreover, the French revolution: a History was the inspiration behind the creation of novel, “A Tale of two Cities” and a memorable narrative in Charles Dickens’s novel “Hard Times”, whose subtitle “For These Times” is indebted to Carlyle’s essay. Elizabeth Gaskell, a social Novelist also indebted to the famous writings of Carlyle. Her celebrated industrial novel ‘North and South” took inspiration from Carlyle’s writings, and adhere to a Carlylean ideology.

The correct answer is "He began a journal titled, 'Politics and Letters'". 

Key Points

• Herbert Richard Hoggart was an English academic.

• Cultural studies and contemporary British culture had a major influence on his works. 

• During World War II, he served with the Royal Artillery.

• From 1971 to 1975, Hoggart served as UNESCO's Assistant Director.

• Before officially retiring from his academic career, he served as Warden of Goldsmiths, University of London, from 1976 to 1984.

​Hence, the correct answer is Option 2.

Important Points

• King Alfred, the Great was a monarch of Wessex, an Anglo-Saxon kingdom from 871 to 899. He is mostly remembered for successfully defended his kingdom against the Viking conquest and for encouraging. the English Language to create National identity. After success against Viking conquest, he imparted his attention to the educational system and proposed that primary education be taught in English and because of only his insistence English became the official written language of England. He retain political control over countries and become the dominant ruler of England.

• King Arthur is a renowned British leader, who played a remarkable role in leading the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the late 5th and 6th centuries AD. Arthur is a central figure in the legends called matter of Britain. He also served as inspiration for many works, including Morted Arthur, The Lady of Shalott by Tennyson and The Egyptian Maid by Wordsworth.

• Ethelbert of Kent was the ruler of Kent from about 589 to throughout his life. He was best known for being the first English king to convert to Christianity.

• Edward the Elder was the King of Anglo-Saxon Kingdom from 899 until his death. He was the son of Alfred the Great and successor as a king after his death in 899 AD.

The correct answer is "George Orwell, 1984"

Key Points

•  1984 is a well-known dystopian novel by George Orwell.
• The story is a science fiction and thematically it represents effects of totalitarianism in the society.
•  In the above line, the author talks about state of mind of a political leaders and how they justify their actions of manipulating reality.

​Therefore the correct answer is "option 2".

Additional Information

• George Orwell is the pen name used by Eric Arthur Blair.
• He was an English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic and a supporter of democratic socialism.
• He is known for writing social criticism. His notable works include 'Burmese Days', 'Animal Farm'.

The correct answer is 'Exploration of hybrid identities and cultures'.

 Key Points

• Postcolonial Indian writing in English is characterized by its exploration of hybrid identities and cultures.
• It often challenges traditional notions of identity and belonging, and explores the experiences of those who have been marginalized by colonialism.
• Hybridity, both in terms of language and culture, is a prominent feature of postcolonial Indian writing.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 Additional Information

• (1) Rejection of Western literary forms and styles is not a key feature of postcolonial Indian writing in English.
• (2) Focus on the experiences of the marginalized is a key feature of postcolonial Indian writing in English.
• (4) Celebration of Indian nationalism is not a key feature of postcolonial Indian writing in English.

The correct answer is 20Key Points

• John Milton’s “On The Morning of Christ's Nativity,” is a poem about the birth of Christ, and also about the birth of a poet.
• When Milton wrote the poem in 1629, he was 20 and had not yet published a collection of poems.
• In many ways, the Nativity Ode is about the poet preparing to leap into the world and begin his career.
• It was published in 1645 in his collection Poems of Mr. John Milton. He wrote the piece in celebration of his twenty-first birthday and in commemoration of the Nativity of Jesus. 
• The poem’s chronology constantly jumps forward and pulls back, as Milton imagines everything that Christ will bring, then recalls that he is still an infant in a manger.

Therefore, Option 1 is the correct answer.

 Additional Information

• During his period of private study, Milton composed a number of poems, including “On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity,” “On Shakespeare,” “L’Allegro,” “Il Penseroso,” and the pastoral elegy “Lycidas.”
• In May of 1638, Milton began a thirteen-month tour of France and Italy, during which he met many important intellectuals and influential people, including the astronomer Galileo, who appears in Milton’s tract against censorship, “Areopagitica.”

The correct answer is Jean-François Lyotard.

Key Points

• Jean-François Lyotard, a prominent postmodernist philosopher and critic, is associated with the quote mentioned. 
• Lyotard's work, particularly his book "The Postmodern Condition: A Report on Knowledge," explores the shift from modernity to postmodernity and the impact of this transition on various aspects of society.
• According to Lyotard, postmodernism arises when the modernist project of progress and rationality reaches its limits and becomes self-aware of its inherent constraints and limitations.
• Postmodernism questions grand narratives, challenges notions of truth and objective knowledge, and emphasizes the fragmentation and plurality of perspectives in a diverse and interconnected world.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1) Jean-François Lyotard.

The correct answer is 'Her soul and heart'.

Key Points

• Jane emphasizes that despite being "poor, obscure, plain and little," she possesses as much soul and heart as anyone else.
• This defense highlights Jane's belief in the intrinsic value and dignity of a person regardless of their external circumstances.
• Jane Eyre's declaration challenges society's tendency to equate physical beauty and wealth with moral and emotional depth.
• It reflects Brontë's recurring theme of the importance of inner qualities over superficial attributes.
• This moment of assertiveness from Jane illustrates her resilience and self-respect, crucial aspects of her character development throughout the novel.
• By directly addressing these presumptions, Jane demonstrates her awareness of societal prejudices and her refusal to be diminished by them.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• Her intelligence: While intelligence is a significant aspect of her character, this option is not the primary focus of the given excerpt.
• Her economic status: Although mentioned, it's not the quality she's defending in this context.
• Her physical appearance: While she acknowledges her appearance, the defense targets a deeper aspect of her being.

The correct answer is "The English Education Act of 1835".

Key Points

• The English Education Act of 1835 was a critical legislative act passed by the British government in India that marked the formal introduction of English as the medium of education in Indian schools and colleges.
• The act advocated by Lord Macaulay, a member of the Governor-General's Council, aimed to create a class of people who were "Indian in blood and color, but English in taste, in opinions, in morals, and in intellect."
• The introduction of English education was part of the British effort to educate Indians in Western sciences and philosophies, intending to prepare them for roles in administration and to promote British cultural values.
• This act led to the founding of several English-medium schools and colleges across India, significantly impacting Indian society and its subsequent colonial and post-colonial developments.
• The act also signalled a shift in British educational policy in India, from patronizing traditional Indian learning to promoting European kducation, thereby influencing the socio-political fabric and intellectual movements in 19th-century India.

Irving Ward, a critic in the 1950s, emphasized the phrase when writing a review of the plays of Harold Pinter. Ward used the comedy of menace in a review of several of Pinter's works, although at the time he had seen only one, The Birthday Party.

Endymion is a long narrative poem composed by John Keats in four books of about one thousand lines each. Endymion mostly known for Keats’s famous line, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever” The poem was written mostly in heroic couplets. It is named after its hero, Endymion, a figure taken from Greek myth is the hero of the book and named after him.

As per the legend, Endymion was a shepherd who fell asleep on Mount Latmos, seen by goddess of the moon, Cynthia and she fell in love with him. In Endymion, John Keats moulds this basic story into a lengthy and complicated quest in which Endymion desperately searches for a beautiful and mysterious goddess first glimpsed in a dream. The setting of Mount Latmos figured in the book effectively.

A line of iambic pentameter consists of five iambs five sets of unstressed syllables followed by stressed syllables. For example, deLIGHT, the SUN, forLORN, one DAY, reLEASE. Bold letters indicates stressed syllables while small presents unstressed in the example.

The CURfew TOLLS the KNELL of PARTing DAY,

The LOWing HERD wind SLOWly O’ER the LEA,

The PLOWman HOMEward PLODS his WEARy WAY,

And LEAVES the WORLD to DARKness AND to ME.

Indian English literature (IEL) is the body of work by writers in India who write in the English language and whose native or co-native language could be one of the numerous languages of India. Its early history began with the works of Michael Madhusudan Dutt followed by R. K. Narayan, Mulk Raj Anand and Raja Rao who contributed to Indian fiction in the 1930s. It is also associated with the works of members of the Indian diaspora who are of Indian descent.

It is frequently referred to as Indo-Anglian literature. (Indo-Anglian is a specific term in the sole context of writing that should not be confused with Anglo-Indian). As a category, this production comes in the broader realm of postcolonial literature—the production from previously colonised countries such as India.

Skeptical and impressionistic, these two words describe the prevailing attitude of High- Modern Literature.

Nissim Ezekiel

He is one of the most notable Indian poets in English.

Hymns in Darkness is a paoetry collectin by him published in 1976 and traces social and cultural picture of India.

Kamala Das

She is the best Indian poetess of India in Modern time writing in English.

Her first collection of poems, entitled The Sirens, appeared in 1964 and won her won her the Asian Poetry Prize.

R. Parthasarthy

He is an Indian poet and editor as well.

Rough Passage is his first poetry book comprised of three parts namely Exile, Tamil and Home Coming.

A. K. Ramanujan

Ramanujan was abrilliant writer of both English and Kannada.

The Striders was his most famous poetry collection published in 1966.

Both (A) and (R) are correct