Clat2024- English Language

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Directions for questions 1 to 24: Each set of questions in this section is based on a single passage. Please answer each question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the corresponding passage. In some instances, more than one option may be the answer to the question; in such a case, please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question
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In the realm of contemporary literature, the interplay between character and setting is a nuanced dance that shapes the narrative’s essence. the setting, often described with painstaking detail, becomes more than a backdrop; it becomes a character, influencing the plot and character development.
Consider, for instance, the barren expanse of the desert in Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake. the arid landscape mirrors the sense of isolation felt by the protagonist, Gogol, as he navigates his identity crisis in a foreign land. the relentless sun and vast sands are not mere descriptions; they are the silent witnesses to his inner turmoil.
On the other end of the literary spectrum, there is Arundhati roy’s The God of Small Things. the lush, vibrant Kerala backwaters are not just the setting; they are a character woven into the fabric of the story. The teeming, humid landscape reflects the complex web of human relationships and secrets that unravel in the narrative. This interplay is not confined to contemporary literature alone. in Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy Macbeth, the eerie and foreboding setting of the Scottish moors casts a dark shadow over the characters’ actions. the moors, shrouded in mist and mystery, serve as an ever-present omen of the impending tragedy.
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Q. No. : 1. In contemporary literature, how is the relationship between character and setting described in the passage?
(A) It is non-existent; characters and settings are entirely separate entities.
(B) It is a complex interplay where the setting influences the plot and character development.
(C) Characters and settings are interchangeable.
(D) Settings are insignificant in contemporary literature.

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Q. No. : 2. In the novel, The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, what does the barren desert landscape symbolize?
(A) A thriving community.
(B) The protagonist’s sense of isolation and identity crisis.
(C) A lush, vibrant setting.
(D) A happy, carefree life.

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Q. No. : 3. What role does Scottish moors play in Shakespeare’s Macbeth?
(A) It serves as a beautiful, serene landscape.
(B) It has no influence on the characters’ actions.
(C) It is an ever-present omen of impending tragedy.
(D) It is a place for the characters to relax.

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Q. No. : 4. What does the term “interplay” refer to in the context of the passage?
(A) A lack of interaction between characters and setting.
(B) A complex relationship where the setting influences the narrative.
(C) An insignificant connection between characters and setting.
(D) A complete separation of characters and setting.

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Q. No. : 5. Which of the following words best describes the setting in The God of Small Things?
(A) Boring.
(B) Lush and vibrant.
(C) Insignificant.
(D) Dark and foreboding.

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Q. No. : 6. What is the main theme discussed in the passage?
(A) The characters in contemporary literature are not influenced by their settings.
(B) Setting in literature is unimportant.
(C) In literature, settings can be as influential as characters in shaping the narrative.
(D) Settings have no role in character development.

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<h5 id="passage-2">Passage 2</h5>
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The crisis of justice that is the subject matter of discussion in the media today is in fact the crisis of “justice for the middle class”. the main difference between india and the OeCd (Organisation for economic Cooperation and development) countries is that whereas the middle class in these countries has reasonable access to justice, in india it does not. A vocal and powerful middle class has emerged in india since 1991. it is demanding reasonable access to justice. much of the judicial reform effort will help meet this demand…
The question of justice for the poor is, however, an altogether different challenge. No country in the world has been able to secure justice for the poor. most of the jails of the richest countries are filled with the poorest. The “masses” are more often victims of the criminal justice system than of crime. In India as well, jails are almost exclusively filled with the poor. the civil justice system is hardly accessible to them. they are often victimised by lawyers, touts and court staff. they are docket-excluded, a new type of untouchability. the language and the logic—and the colonial and feudal culture—of the judicial system are alien to them. it rarely takes cognisance of their needs and interests.
Their main concern, therefore, is to escape the attention of the justice system, criminal and civil. A landless dalit person in the interior of madhya Pradesh once gave me an insightful definition of a court from the perspective of the masses: “A court is a place where you are forcibly taken by the police to be punished; no one goes to a court.” in contrast, many lawyers and judges colloquially define a court as “a temple of justice where rights are protected”
These sharply divergent visions mean that justice for one section is often injustice for another. Protecting the livelihood of traditional taxi and auto drivers from predatory pricing by corporate app-based taxi providers by imaginatively using the available tools of law to delay their incursion would be seen by the rich and by sections of the middle class as a failure of the judicial system, and possibly as also resulting in a downgrading of the “ease of doing business” measure. However, the masses would see such a judicial intervention as strong evidence of a good justice system. Although the conflict over competing visions of the nation and conflicting demands from social and economic segments have confined judicial reform of judicial administration mainly to “neutral” areas such as process reform, procedural law, technology, planning and court and case management, judge strength, and the workload of judges, there has been considerable improvement in these areas, and the judicial system has improved its performance.
[Extracted, with edits, from “Justice and the Two Ideas of India”, by G. moan goal, Frontline]
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Q. No. : 7. What is the central thesis of the above extract?
(A) The practice of untouchability takes various forms in modern India.
(B) The imagination of justice for the rich and poor is vastly different.
(C) Addressing judge strength and case-load management does not affect the performance of the judicial system.
(D) Protecting the livelihood of traditional taxi drivers is contrary to the goals of ease of doing business.

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Q. No. : 8. What does the author mean by ‘docket-excluded’ in the second paragraph?
(A) The poor do not have easy access to the justice system.
(B) Courts do not list bail petitions of poor undertrial prisoners who populate the country’s jails.
(C) The poor reject the judicial system as being alien to their language and logic.
(D) The rich are excluded from the country’s prisons, which are mostly populated by the poor.

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Q. No. : 9. Which of the following words best describes the experience of different segments of people with the justice system as described in the third paragraph?
(A) Symbiotic
(B) Affective
(C) Conflicting
(D) Inter-dependent

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Q. No. : 10. Which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree with?
(A) The judicial system reflects the same power relationships as those that exist in society.
(B) Access to the judicial system is determined more by a person’s economic status such as wealth and income, than by their social status, such as religion and caste.
(C) The judicial system was made by the rich, for the rich, of the rich.
(D) None of the above.

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Q. No. : 11. Which of the following statements is the author most likely to disagree with?
(A) A truly representative democracy would ensure that the interests of the poor are also represented in the judicial system.
(B) The Law ensures equality both in text and in practise.
(C) The poor suffer most at the hands of lawyers and touts, compared to judges who might still pronounce judgments in their favor from time to time.
(D) All of the above.

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Q. No. : 12. What makes reform of judicial administration a ’neutral’ area?
(A) Persons across social-economic strata agree on the need to reform judicial administration.
(B) There is consensus among political parties across the ideological and regional spectrum on reforms to judicial administration.
(C) Reforms to judicial administration do not favor one class of people over another.
(D) Reform of judicial administration is mandated by the Constitution, and thus lies beyond political considerations.

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<h5 id="passage-3">Passage 3</h5>
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Everything she wanted was here, at Carignano, in Kasauli. Here, on the ridge of the mountain, in this quiet house. it was the place, and the time of life, that she had wanted and prepared for all her life-as she realized on the first day at Carignano, with a great, cool flowering of relief - and at last she had it. She wanted no one and nothing else. Whatever else came, or happened here, would be an unwelcome intrusion and distraction. this she tried to convey to the plodding postman with a cold and piercing stare from the height of the ridge onto his honest bull back. unfortunately, he did not look up at her on the hilltop but stared stolidly down at the dust piling onto his shoes as he plodded on. A bullock-man, an oafish ox, she thought bitterly. She stepped backwards into the garden and the wind suddenly billowed up and threw the pine branches about as though to curtain her. She was grey, tall and thin and her silk sari made a sweeping, shivering sound and she fancied she could merge with the pine trees and be mistaken for one. to be a tree, no more and no less, was all she was prepared to undertake
What pleased and satisfied her so, here at Carignano, was its barrenness. This was the chief virtue of all Kasauli of course-its starkness. it had rocks, it had pines, it had light and air. in every direction there was a sweeping view - to the north, of the mountains, to the south, of the plains. Occasionally an eagle swam through this clear unobstructed mass of light and air, that was all. And Carignano, her home on the ridge, had no more than that. Why should it? the sun shone on its white walls. its windows were open the ones facing north opened on to the blue waves of the Himalayas flowing out and up to the line of ice and snow sketched upon the sky, while those that faced south looked down the plunging cliff to the plain stretching out, flat and sere to the blurred horizon
Yes, there were some apricot trees close to the house. there were clumps of iris that had finished blooming. There was the kitchen with a wing of smoke lifting out of its chimney and a stack of wood outside its door. but these were incidental, almost unimportant.
[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from “Fire on the Mountain” by Anita dead]
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Q. No. : 13. What does the protagonist’s preference for “barrenness” and “starkness” at Carignano suggest about her personality?
(A) She enjoys a bustling and vibrant environment.
(B) She values simplicity and minimalism in her surroundings.
(C) She prefers lush and colorful landscapes.
(D) She seeks constant stimulation and variety in her life.

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Q. No. : 14. What do you get to know about the protagonist’s state of mind from her reaction towards the postman?
(A) She feels grateful for his presence and the assistance he offers.
(B) She dislikes any disturbance or interruption in her solitude.
(C) She feels suspicious and is interested in the lives of others.
(D) She is disinterested and generally unaffected by the presence of others.

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Q. No. : 15. What does the protagonist’s desire to be mistaken for a pine tree reveal about her mindset?
(A) She desires to be appreciated and noticed by others in society.
(B) She has a deep admiration for the beauty of the pine trees.
(C) She feels a sense of superiority over other living beings.
(D) She yearns to one with nature and escapes from her human identity.

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Q. No. : 16. The protagonist’s description of the nestlings’ screams as “shrill and maddening” shows that:
(A) She perceives the sounds to be out of tune yet soothing.
(B) She considers the nestlings to be symbols of new life and vitality.
(C) She finds the nestlings to be vexatious and irritating.
(D) She feels a sense of protectiveness and care towards the nestlings.

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Q. No. : 17. Which of the following statements are true about the protagonist’s overall state of mind in Carignano?
Statement I: She experienced a sense of constant restlessness and anguish.
Statement i: She felt isolated and disconnected from her environment.
Statement i: She was content, fulfilled, and at peace with her surroundings.
(A) Statement I and II
(B) Statement II and III
(C) Only Statement II
(D) Only Statement III

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Q. No. : 18. In the light of above passage, what role does nature play in the protagonist’s life at Carignano?
(A) It provides her with a source of creativity.
(B) It offers her solace, peace, and a sense of belonging.
(C) It serves as a reminder of the harsh realities of life.
(D) It serves as a constant source of distraction and intrusion for her.

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English literature is a vast and diverse field that has left an indelible mark on the world of letters. From the eloquent plays of William Shakespeare to the complex novels of Jane Austen and the profound poetry of William Wordsworth, English literature offers a window into the human experience. One of the luminaries of English literature is William Shakespeare, often hailed as the greatest playwright in the history of English language. His works, including Hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet, are celebrated for their exploration of human nature, love, ambition, and tragedy. His characters, such as the tormented Hamlet and the star-crossed lovers romeo and Juliet, continue to captivate readers and audiences worldwide
The 19th century ushered in a new era of literary giants. Jane Austen’s novels, such as Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, provide incisive social commentary through the lens of wit and romance. Austen’s heroines, like elizabeth bennet and elinor dashwood, remain beloved literary figures known for their intelligence and resilience. The Romantic era brought forth poets like William Wordsworth and Samuel taylor Coleridge, who celebrated
the beauty of nature and the emotional intensity of the individual. Wordsworth’s ‘‘i Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’’ and Coleridge’s ‘‘the rime of the Ancient mariner’’ are testament to the power of the written words to evoke profound emotions and imagery. moving towards 20th century, English literature continued to evolve. Virginia Woolf’s ground-breaking novel Mrs. Dalloway explored the inner thoughts and lives of its characters with a modernist narrative style. dystopian visions, as seen in George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four provided stark warnings about the dangers of totalitarianism and the erosion of individual freedom.
Today, English literature is a global phenomenon, transcending borders and languages. indian authors like Arundhati roy, with her novel The God of Small Things, have won prestigious international literary awards. the book not only explores intricate family dynamics but also delves into the broader socio-political landscape of india. in summary, english literature is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the written word. it encompasses an array of authors, themes, and styles that continue to captivate and inspire readers across the world
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Q. No. : 19. Who is often regarded as the greatest playwright in the history of English language?
(A) Jane listen
(B) willing Wordsworth
(C) willing Shakespeare
(D) gorge well

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Q. No. : 20. Which of Jane Austen’s novels is known for its social commentary and witty portrayal of romance?
(A) Nineteen Eighty-Four
(B) Sense and Sensibility
(C) “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud”
(D) “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”

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Q. No. : 21. Who are the Romantic poets mentioned in the passage known for celebrating nature and intense human emotions?
(A) willing Shakespeare and virgin wolf
(B) gorge well and Samuel tailor Coleridge
(C) willing Wordsworth and Samuel tailor Coleridge
(D) Jane listen and Arundhati boy

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Q. No. : 22. What is the title of virginia woolf’s novel known for its modernist narrative style?
(A) Pride and Prejudice
(B) Nineteen Eighty-Four
(C) Mrs. Dalloway
(D) The God of Small Things

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Q. No. : 23. Identify the $20^{\text {the }}$ century novel mentioned in the passage that provides a warning about the dangers of totalitarianism?
(A) Nineteen Eighty-Four
(B) Romeo and quiet
(C) Sense and Sensibility
(D) “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud”

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Q. No. : 24. What does the passage highlight as the enduring power of English literature?
(A) Its ability to win literary awards
(B) The diversity of its authors, themes, and styles
(C) Its ability to captivate and inspire only brutish readers
(D) The decline of storytelling

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