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of Printed Pages : 3 MEG-16
MASTER OF ARTS (ENGLISH)
(MEG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
MEG-16 : INDIAN FOLK LITERATURE
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : (i) Attempt any five questions in about
700 words each.
(ii) Each question carries 20 marks.
(iii) Question No. 10 is compulsory.
1. Bascom writes, “Folklore....is a part of culture
but not the whole of culture.” Elucidate the
statement. 20
2. Discuss the characteristics and scope of folk
poetry and songs. 20
P. T. O.
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3. Explain the role of archives in protection of
traditional cultural expressions in India. 20
4. “Ramanujan‟s tales depict the life of ordinary
people.” Comment. 20
5. Based on your study of Verrier Elvin‟s When the
World was Young describe how motifs are
interwoven in the tribal tales. 20
6. The Legends of Pensam by Mamang Dai is a
modern response to an ancient and traditional
culture. Discuss. 20
7. Maila Anchal by Renu revolves around village
life. Comment. 20
8. Attempt a critical essay on the cinematic
representation of folk. 20
9. Discuss theatre techniques of Habib Tanvir in
the context of his play „Charandas Chor‟. 20
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10. Write short notes on any two of the following :
2×10=20
(a) Sanskritization and Westernization
(b) Paraja Custom of Marriage
(c) „Chemmeen‟ as a folk text
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No. of Printed Pages : 2 MEG–16
MASTER OF ARTS (ENGLISH)
(MEG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2024
MEG-16 : INDIAN FOLK LITERATURE
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : (i) Attempt any five questions.
(ii) Each question carries 20 marks.
(iii) Question No. 8 is compulsory.
1. Trace the origin of folktales and their relation
with any given society. 20
2. Who is Girish Karnad and how is he important
in terms of his contribution to Indian
Folkloristics ? 20
P. T. O.
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3. Critically interpret Mamang Dai’s ‘The Legends
of Pensam’. 20
4. What are the relations between Indian folk
epics and Sanskrit epics ? 20
5. Discuss the folk elements in ‘Pather Panchali’
by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay. 20
6. Discuss the dimensions of folk in ‘The Dilemma’
by Vijaydan Detha. 20
7. Write a note on the contributions of Sitakant
Mahapatra to the oral traditions of Indian
tribes. 20
8. Write short notes on any two of the following :
10×2=20
(a) Myths, Legends and Tales
(b) Proverbs and Riddles
(c) Tamasha, Nautanki and Pala
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No. of Printed Pages : 2 MEG-16
MASTER OF ARTS (ENGLISH)
(MEG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
MEG-16 : INDIAN FOLK LITERATURE
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : (i) Attempt any five questions in about
700 word each.
(ii) Each question carries 20 marks.
(iii) Questions No. 10 is compulsory.
1. Discuss the various forms folklore prevalent in
different parts of India. 20
2. Nature is an essential element of folklore.
Elucidate. 20
3. Attempt an essay on visual narratives tracing
the journey of folk paintings in India from the
pre-historic rock art to the living tradition of
folk painting. 20
P. T. O.
[2]
4. Expalin how balloads, riddles and proverbs are
used as expressions of protest in folk litrature.
20
5. Who was Verrier Elvin and what was his
contribution to the Indian folklore ? 20
6. What do you know about the oral poetry of the
Kondhs tribe of Odisha ? 20
7. Give a critical appreciation of the idea of folk in
Pather Panchali. 20
8. What are the various elements of folk in the
various theatre forms in India ? 20
9. Discuss Nagamandala and Hayavadana by
Girish Karnad as companion plays. 20
10. Write shoft notes on any two of the following :
2×10=20
(a) Oral Epics- Alha & Dhola
(b) Sita’s Truth and Lakshmina’s Laugh
(c) Place Paradigm and culture formation.
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