Directions (31-40) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given. Certain words are given in bold in the passage to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
By the mid-nineteenth century. the educated Indian had become sufficiently aware of both his rich historical heritage and the abject state of his current existence. Nostalgia and a sense of racial identity grew as Indians gradually perceived the oppressiveness of alien rule. In the early nineteenth century. Orientalist scholars associated with the Fort William College, Kolkata helped considerably to unearth several obscure Indian texts and traditions, thereby, also creating a new awareness and sensitivity among Indians about their cultural heritage.
In the first half of the nineteenth century, particularly in some parts of the country, patriotism was not grossly inconsistent with an undisguised support for the continuation of British rule. Writers of this period from this part of the country made repeated references to how the British had 'rescued' India from many centuries of 'tyrannical' and 'unprogressive' governance of earlier rulers. Many people of this time, in fact, made an important distinction between i the pragmatic gains to be made from a short-term tutelage under
British rule and a long-term objective of securing independence from it. Through such thoughts ultimately proved to be naive and over-Optimistic, in the 1820s and 1830s the advantages of British rule seemed I to outweigh its disadvantages. In a letter written in 1823 to Governor-General Lord Amherst, an Indian social reformer Raja Rammohan Roy (1774-1833) opposed an official move to open a Sanskrit College on the ground that it would produce no positive or progressive influence on the educated Hindu. He felt rather than indulge in abstract metaphysical speculation as was likely to be the result of a purely Sanskritic education, Indians would profit far more by imbibing the best of modern European civilizationpragmatism and a rational, scientific outlook. Social usefulness more than anything else, was now to be the true measure of things. In fact, his emphasis on rationality and a commonsense approach to religion led some of his friends and admirers to call him a 'religious utilitarian'.
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31). According to the passage, what was the contribution of early nineteenth century Orientalist scholars ?
| A). Pointing out deficiencies in the study of Sanskrit |
| B). Criticising the study of Indian texts and traditions |
| C). Encouraging students to get admission in Fort William College |
| D). Creating awareness and sensitivity about British culture |
| E). Making Indians adequately nostalgic |
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32). Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word “Naive” as used in the passage.
| A). Abstract |
| B). Speculative |
| C). Hypothetical |
| D). Wise |
| E). Lasting |
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33). In the first half of the nineteenth century, writers from some parts of the country ..........
| A). started appreciating the work of Raja Rammohan Roy. |
| B). appreciated the British rule from rescuing India from the way it was ruled by previous rulers. ' |
| C). proclaimed themselves as patriotic writers who could save India from cultural aggression. |
| D). realised the importance of careful and systematic study of ancient Indian texts. |
| E). provided tacit but strong support to the liberation movement. |
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34). Which awareness had dawned on Indians by the mid-nineteenth century ?
A. The long-term advantages of british rule.
B. Rationalistic attitude towards living.
C. Rich historical heritage.
| A). Only A |
| B). Only B |
| C). Both A and B |
| D). Both B and C |
| E). Only C |
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35). According to the passage what did Raja Rammohan Roy feel about pure Sanskrit education ?
| A). It would imbibe the best of spiritual Indian civilization. |
| B). It would create awareness of our true cultural heritage. |
| C). It would generate nostalgia and strong racial identity. |
| D). It would help enhance patriotism among people. |
| E). It would spread abstract metaphysical education. |
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36). Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning of the word “Abject” as used in the passage
| A). Negative |
| B). Exalted |
| C). Absolute |
| D). Scarce |
| E). Virtual |
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37). Which thoughts, according to the passage, proved imprudent and over-optimistic ?
| A). It was better for India to have British rule in the shortwterm |
| B). Making a distinction between short-term and longterm objectives. |
| C). The ideal of patriotism and independence among Indians. |
| D). Indians would profit more by Sanskrit education. |
| E). Racial identity is crucial for political independence. |
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38). According to the passage which of the following was opposed by Raja Rammohan Roy ?
| A). Thetradition of 'Sati' and child marriage. |
| B). Interference of Indians in governance. |
| C). Official move to open a Sanskrit language. |
| D). Orientalist scholars joining Fort William College. |
| E). Rapid growth of English as a principal medium of instruction. |
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39). According to the passage, which factor brought a sense of racial identity among the Indians ?
| A). Increasing understanding of the Indian education system. |
| B). Economic equality among the people. |
| C). Growing harshness of the 'British rule. |
| D). Regional imbalance between India and its neighbours. |
| E). Growing religious fundame -ntalism among the people. |
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40). Choose the word which is similar in meaning as the word “Tutelage” used in the passage ?
| A). Protection |
| B). Measure |
| C). Planning |
| D). Contribution |
| E). Strategy |
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