UGC NET English DEC 2024 Solved PYQ (Held on January 7, 2025 – Afternoon Shift)

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This set includes 100 fully solved questions from the December 2024 UGC NET English exam, held on January 7, 2025. Each question comes with detailed explanations to help you understand the concepts, logic, and elimination strategy. The full paper is divided into 10 manageable sets of 10 questions each for focused practice and revision.

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UGC NET English DEC 2024 Question 1 to 10

Question 1

Which of the following is not matched correctly?

1. Ira De: The Hunt and Other Poems

2. Margaret Chatterjee: The Spring and the Spectacle

3. Tapati Mookerji: The Golden Road to Samerkhand

4. Tilottama Ranjan: Poems of Govindagraj

Explanations

Answer: 4. Tilottama Ranjan: Poems of Govindagraj

Ram Ganesh Gadkari (1885–1919)

Notable Marathi Poet, Playwright, and Humorist. Ram Ganesh Gadkari was a prominent figure in the new age of transformation in Marathi literature during the early 20th century. He contributed in three distinct literary styles:

• As "Govindagraj" – He wrote poetry under this pen name.

• As "Balakram" – He published humorous articles using this name.

• Under his real name – He authored dramas and plays.

Major Works:

• Ekach Pyala (One Drink Only) – A social play highlighting the tragedy of alcoholism

• Prema Sanyas – Reflects on renunciation in love

• Bhava Bandhan – A drama exploring emotional and familial ties

​Ira De

​Ira De is an Indian poet recognized for her contributions to English-language poetry in the mid-20th century. Her collection, The Hunt and Other Poems, was first published in 1961 by Writers Workshop, India, with a revised edition released in 1968. ​

Notable Work:

• The Hunt and Other Poems (1961; revised edition 1968): A collection of poems reflecting the literary trends of that era.

Margaret Chatterjee

She was a distinguished philosopher and academic, serving as a professor at the University of Delhi from 1977 to 1990. Her extensive body of work spans philosophical discourse and in-depth studies on Mahatma Gandhi's religious thought.​

Notable Works:

• Towards the Sun (1970)​

• Spring and the Spectacle (1967)​

• The Rimless World (1987)​

• Gandhi's Religious Thought (1983)​

• Contemporary Indian Philosophy (1974)​

• Sound of Wings (1968)​

• Existentialist Outlook (1973)​

• Religious Spectrum (1984)​

• Gandhi and the Challenge of Religious Diversity: Religious Pluralism Revisited (2005)​

• The Philosophy of Nikunja Vihari Banerjee (Editor, 1990)

Tapati Mookerji

He is an Indian poet known for her evocative and diverse poetry. Her collection, The Golden Road to Samarkand, published in 1967, encompasses themes of nostalgia, humor, and pathos, and includes a few translations.

Notable Work:

• The Golden Road to Samarkand (1967): A collection of poems exploring a range of emotions and themes.

Question 2

Who amongst the following was not a member of the Bloomsbury Group?

1. Virginia Woolf

2. E. M. Forster

3. Lytton Strachey

4. W. B. Yeats

Explanations

Answer: 4. W. B. Yeats

The Bloomsbury Group

The Bloomsbury Group was a loosely connected circle of British writers, artists, and intellectuals active in the early 20th century, primarily associated with Bloomsbury, London.

Core Members Included:

• Virginia Woolf – Novelist and feminist

• E. M. Forster – Novelist (A Passage to India)

• Lytton Strachey – Biographer and critic

• Vanessa Bell – Painter (Virginia Woolf’s sister)

• John Maynard Keynes – Economist

They shared progressive views on art, literature, sexuality, feminism, and pacifism. Most male members were linked to Cambridge University, while many women were from King’s College London.

While they denied being a formal group, their ideas significantly shaped modernist thought in Britain.

🔸 Why W. B. Yeats is Incorrectly Matched

Though W. B. Yeats was a towering literary figure of the same era, he was not associated with the Bloomsbury Group.

• Yeats was more closely aligned with the Irish Literary Revival and movements involving mysticism and nationalism.

• His associations were with figures like J. M. Synge, Lady Gregory, and Maud Gonne—not the Cambridge-based Bloomsbury circle.

Question 3

Arrange the following texts in chronological order of their year of publication:

1. Coolie

2. The Big Heart

3. The Village

4. Two Leaves and a Bud

5. Seven Summers

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. D, C, B, A, E

2. E, A, B, C, D

3. A, B, C, D, E

4. A, D, C, B, E

Explanations

Answer: 4. A, D, C, B, E

Mulk Raj Anand (1905–2004) was a pioneering Indian writer in English, known for his realistic and compassionate portrayal of the poor and oppressed in Indian society. Alongside Raja Rao and R.K. Narayan, he helped establish the English-language novel in Indian literature.

• Untouchable – 1935

• Coolie – 1936

• Two Leaves and a Bud – 1937

• The Village – 1939

• Lament on the Death of a Master of Arts – 1939

• Across the Black Waters – 1939

• The Sword and the Sickle – 1942

• The Big Heart – 1945

• Seven Summers: The Story of an Indian Childhood – 1951

• The Private Life of an Indian Prince – 1953

• The Old Woman and the Cow – 1960

• The Road – 1961

• Death of a Hero: Epitaph for Maqbool Sherwani – 1964

• Morning Face – 1968

Question 4

Functional Communicative Approach in English Language Teaching is in opposition to the:

1. Comprehensive Approach

2. Grammar Translation Method

3. Functional Approach

4. Structural Approach

   
   

Correct Answer: 4. Structural Approach

Explanation

The Functional Communicative Approach focuses on using language to communicate real meaning in context. It emphasizes the functional use of language in social situations, promoting fluency and communicative competence over rote memorization.

🔹 Why it opposes the Structural Approach:

The Structural Approach is form-based, focusing on grammar rules, sentence patterns, and language structures, often taught in isolation.

• It treats language as a system of rules to be learned systematically.

• Emphasis is on correct usage, not communicative use.

In contrast, the Functional Communicative Approach:

• Focuses on real-life communication.

• Encourages learners to use language for specific purposes like requesting, apologizing, or giving directions.

• Prioritizes meaning over form.

🔸 Other Options:

• Comprehensive Approach – A broader term that can include communicative methods.

• Grammar Translation Method – While also outdated, it is not the direct opposite in terms of philosophy.

• Functional Approach – Closely related to the Functional Communicative Approach, not opposed.

Question 5

Arrange the following steps of 'Decision making" in the research process:

1. The choice of a research topic or theme.

2. Data collection

3. Analysis and interpretation of data.

4. Formulating the research problem.

5. Conceptualization and operationalization.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, D, C, B

2. A, B, C, D, E

3. D, C, A, B, E

4. A, D, E, B, C

Explanations

Answer: 4. A, D, E, B, C

Complete List of Research Process Steps

1. Identification of Research Area (The choice of a research topic or theme)

2. Review of Literature

3. Formulation of Research Problem

4. Defining Objectives or Hypotheses

5. Conceptualization and Operationalization

6. Selection of Research Design

7. Identification of Population and Sample

8. Development of Research Instruments (e.g., questionnaire, interview schedule)

9. Pilot Testing (if needed)

10. Data Collection

11. Data Processing and Coding

12. Data Analysis and Interpretation

13. Testing of Hypotheses (if applicable)

14. Findings and Discussion

15. Conclusion and Recommendations

16. Report Writing and Presentation

17. Dissemination of Research Results

Question 6

Which among the following does not fall in the category of a ‘Revenge Tragedy’?

Options:

1. The Spanish Tragedy

2. The Jew of Malta

3. Hamlet

4. Cymbeline 

   
   

Correct Answer: 4. Cymbeline

Explanation

A Revenge Tragedy is a dramatic genre popular in the late Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, characterized by:

• A central theme of revenge for a wrong or murder

• Violence, madness, ghostly apparitions, and complex plots

• An avenger (often the protagonist) who is torn between moral hesitation and a desire for justice

🔹 Why the Others Fit:

• The Spanish Tragedy (Thomas Kyd) – One of the earliest revenge tragedies, featuring Hieronymo avenging his son’s death.

• The Jew of Malta (Christopher Marlowe) – Though not a pure revenge tragedy, it centers around betrayal and Barabas’ personal revenge, fitting many elements of the genre.

• Hamlet (William Shakespeare) – The most iconic revenge tragedy, where Hamlet seeks vengeance for his father’s murder.

🔸 Why Cymbeline Does Not Fit:

Cymbeline is a romance and historical play by Shakespeare, dealing with forgiveness, mistaken identity, love, and reconciliation rather than revenge. It lacks the dark tone and violent retribution typical of revenge tragedies.

Question 7

Match LIST–I with LIST–II

LIST–I (Author)	LIST–II (Text)
A. Basudev Sunani	I. Karukku
B. Om Prakash Valmiki	II. Weave of My Life
C. Bama	III. Cast Out
D. Urmila Pawar	IV. Joothan

Correct Answer: 2. A–III, B–IV, C–I, D–II

Explanation

This question revolves around well-known Dalit autobiographies and writings in Indian literature.

🔹 Correct Matching:

• A. Basudev Sunani → Cast Out: A Dalit poet and writer from Odisha, his works focus on caste oppression. Cast Out is a representative collection of Dalit writings featuring his work.

• B. Om Prakash Valmiki → Joothan: Joothan is his powerful autobiography, depicting the harsh realities of being a Dalit in post-independence India.

• C. Bama → Karukku: A Tamil Dalit Christian woman writer, Bama’s Karukku is a landmark autobiographical work exploring caste and gender discrimination.

• D. Urmila Pawar → Weave of My Life: A Marathi writer and activist, her Weave of My Life is a feminist-Dalit narrative intertwining personal and political experiences.

Question 8

Match LIST–I with LIST–II

LIST–I (Text)	LIST–II (Author)
A. Bodies that Matter	I. Barbara Johnson
B. A World of Difference	II. Judith Butler
C. A Literature of their Own	III. Camille Paglia
D. Vamps and Tramps	IV. Elaine Showalter

Correct Answer: 3. A–II, B–I, C–IV, D–III

Explanation

This question deals with feminist literary theory and cultural criticism. Here's how the texts and authors match:

🔹 Correct Matching:

• A. Bodies that Matter → Judith Butler: A foundational text in gender theory, Butler explores how bodies are socially constructed and regulated, expanding on her concept of performativity.

• B. A World of Difference → Barbara Johnson: Johnson, a feminist critic and deconstructionist, examines literature, gender, and difference, showing how meaning is always shifting.

• C. A Literature of their Own → Elaine Showalter: A landmark feminist literary history, it traces the evolution of women's writing in English literature across three phases: feminine, feminist, and female.

• D. Vamps and Tramps → Camille Paglia: A provocative collection of essays on culture, sexuality, and art, known for Paglia's controversial takes on feminism and identity.

Question 9

Match LIST–I with LIST–II

LIST–I (Poet)	LIST–II (Poem)
A. Edmund Spenser	I. "Whose List to Hunt"
B. Philip Sidney	II. "So Cruel Prison how could Betide"
C. Thomas Wyatt	III. The Faerie Queene
D. Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey	IV. The Defense of Poesy

Correct Answer: 2. A–III, B–IV, C–I, D–II

Explanation

This question focuses on English Renaissance poets and their most notable works.

🔹 Correct Matching:

• A. Edmund Spenser → The Faerie Queene: A monumental allegorical epic poem written in praise of Queen Elizabeth I, blending chivalric romance and Christian virtue.

• B. Philip Sidney → The Defense of Poesy: A critical prose essay, not a poem, that defends poetry as a valuable art form against Puritan attacks.

• C. Thomas Wyatt → Whose List to Hunt: A famous Petrarchan sonnet, often interpreted as an allegory about Wyatt’s love for Anne Boleyn and her relationship with King Henry VIII.

• D. Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey → So Cruel Prison how could Betide: A lyric poem reflecting on his imprisonment in Windsor, marked by personal emotion and courtly restraint.

Question 10

Match LIST–I with LIST–II

LIST–I (Concepts)	LIST–II (Theorists)
A. Defamiliarization	I. Giorgio Agamben
B. Uncanny	II. Bruno Latour
C. Actor-Network Theory	III. Viktor Shklovsky
D. Homo Sacer	IV. Sigmund Freud

✅ Correct Answer: 4. A–III, B–IV, C–II, D–I

📖 Explanation

This question involves identifying key critical and philosophical concepts with the thinkers who introduced or developed them.

🔹 Correct Matching:

• A. Defamiliarization → Viktor Shklovsky: A concept from Russian Formalism, it refers to presenting familiar things in an unfamiliar way to make readers perceive them more deeply.

• B. Uncanny → Sigmund Freud: Freud explored the concept of the "Uncanny" (Das Unheimliche) as something familiar yet frightening, often linked with repressed fears and doubles.

• C. Actor-Network Theory → Bruno Latour: A framework in Science and Technology Studies, it treats both human and non-human entities (actors) as part of a network influencing outcomes.

• D. Homo Sacer → Giorgio Agamben: From political philosophy, this concept refers to a figure in Roman law who can be killed but not sacrificed, symbolizing the bare life excluded from political rights.

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