JKPSC ASSISTANT PROFESSOR EXAM ENGLISH LITERATURE PAPER-II WITH SOLUTION - Question Paper With Solution

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JKPSC Assistant Professor Exam English Literature Paper-II with solution focuses on solving literature and criticism questions drawn from major authors and theoretical frameworks. The content includes multiple-choice items on Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, Levi-Strauss and Mauss’s theory of gift exchange, Wordsworth’s The Prelude, the origin of the term aesthetics, Christopher Fry’s adaptation of Alcestis, and a question assessing statements about T.E. Hulme. Explanations accompany answers, linking literary details to themes such as guilt, hypocrisy, social obligation, scientific imagery, and aesthetic philosophy.

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JKPSC ASSISTANT PROFESSOR EXAM ENGLISH LITERATURE PAPER-II WITH SOLUTION BY YOGESHTIWARI (2023) | | 1 | P a g e | | | JKPSC ASSISTANT PROFESSOR EXAM ENGLISH LITERATURE PAPER-II WITH SOLUTION (2023)
1. During Reverend Hale's questioning in Arthur Miller's play The Crucible, which commandment does John Proctor inadvertently omit/forget?
A) Thou shalt not commit adultery.
B) Thou shalt not bear false witness against your neighbor.
C) Thou shalt not covet your neighbour's wife.
D) Thou shalt not steal.
Ans: A
In Arthur Miller's The Crucible, the moment where John Proctor forgets the commandment "Thou shalt not commit adultery" is significant because it highlights his internal guilt and the tension in his character. Proctor, who is having an affair with Abigail Williams, is put on the spot during Reverend Hale's questioning about his religious faith. When Hale asks him to recite the Ten Commandments, Proctor successfully lists all of them except for the one he has broken.The omission is crucial because it underscores Proctor's moral struggle and shame. Despite being an honest man in many ways, his guilt over committing adultery with Abigail is a central issue in his life. This slip-up serves as a dramatic irony, as the audience and the other characters in the play understand that his forgetfulness is directly linked to his ownsin, which he has been unable to confess openly. Proctor's forgetfulness also emphasizes the play's broader themes of hypocrisy, sin, and the danger of concealed truths, which play a central role in the Salem witch trials' unjust hysteria.
2. Claude Lévi-Strauss was inspired by the work of Marcel Mauss, particularly by his book The Gift (1924) . According to Mauss, what are the three obligations involved in a reciprocal relation of gift giving?
2 | P a g e | | --- | --- | | | A) The obligation to have; the obligation to share; the obligation to receive.
B) The obligation to keep; the obligation to continue; the obligation to reciprocate.
C) The obligation to share; the obligation to have; the obligation to repeat.
D) The obligation to give; the obligation to receive; the obligation to reciprocate.
Ans:D
In The Gift (1924), Marcel Mauss explores the social and cultural significance of gift-giving, arguing that it is not merely a voluntary or selfless act, but a complex social exchange that is governed by certain obligations. According to Mauss, when gifts are exchanged, they create a bond between the giver and the receiver, and this bond is structured by three fundamental obligations.This is the initial act of offering a gift, which sets the exchange in motion. It is seen as a moral duty to offer something to others, as not doing so can result in a breakdown of social relations and a loss of status or honor.The recipient of the gift is obligated to accept it. Refusing the gift would be a rejection of the relationship, which could cause social discord or imbalance. Accepting the gift acknowledges the connection between the giverand the receiver and keeps the social exchange intact.After receiving a gift, the recipient is expected to return the favor, often by giving a gift in return, although the gift may not be of equal value or in the same form. This reciprocation helps to maintain the balance and mutual respect within the relationship, reinforcing social ties.
3. Finish the following quotation from Book 3 of Wordsworth's The Prelude:
"Where the statue stood/Of with his prism and silent face, /The marble index. for a mind forever/Voyaging through strange seas of thought, alone."
3 | P a g e | | --- | --- | | | A) Coleridge
B) Locke
C) Milton
D) Newton
Ans:D In Book 3 of The Prelude, Wordsworth references Isaac Newton with the line "Where the statue stood / Of Newton with his prism and silent face." Newton is depicted as a symbol of scientific reasoning and intellectual pursuit, represented through the image of a statue wit

FAQs

What is the significance of John Proctor omitting a commandment in The Crucible?

His omission highlights internal guilt and moral tension, especially because he has committed adultery with Abigail Williams. The forgetfulness also supports broader themes of hypocrisy and concealed truths.

According to Marcel Mauss, what three obligations govern reciprocal gift giving?

The obligations are to give, to receive, and to reciprocate. These structure the social bond between giver and receiver and maintain balance within the relationship.

Which poet is referenced in Book 3 of Wordsworth’s The Prelude through the Newton imagery?

Isaac Newton is referenced, linked with the statue and prism imagery. The passage uses this to symbolize intellectual pursuit and solitary discovery.

Sep 19, 2026

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