UGC NET English DEC 2024 Solved PYQ (Held on January 7, 2025 – Afternoon Shift)
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Updated: May 13, 2025
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.
UGC NET English DEC 2024 Question 11 to 21
Question 26
Match LIST–I with LIST–II
LIST–I (Novel) | LIST–II (Novelist) |
A. The Childhood of Jesus | I. L. P. Hartley |
B. The Go-Between | II. Evelyn Waugh |
C. Brideshead Revisited | III. J. M. Coetzee |
D. The Catcher in the Rye | IV. J. D. Salinger |
✅ Correct Answer: 2. A–III, B–I, C–II, D–IV
📖 Explanation
This question checks your knowledge of 20th-century English fiction and their notable authors.
🔹 Correct Matching
A. The Childhood of Jesus → J. M. Coetzee: A 2013 novel by the Nobel Laureate, known for its allegorical and philosophical exploration of identity and society.
B. The Go-Between → L. P. Hartley: A classic coming-of-age novel first published in 1953. It begins with the famous line: “The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.”
C. Brideshead Revisited → Evelyn Waugh: A 1945 novel subtitled “The Sacred and Profane Memories of Captain Charles Ryder”, examining faith, aristocracy, and memory.
D. The Catcher in the Rye → J. D. Salinger: A 1951 novel centered on Holden Caulfield, exploring themes of adolescence, alienation, and rebellion.
Question 27
Match LIST–I with LIST–II
LIST–I (Author) | LIST–II (Text) |
A. Paul Ehrlich | I. The Environmental Imagination (1995) |
B. Lawrence Buell | II. On the Beach (1957) |
C. Nevil Shute | III. Silent Spring (1962) |
D. Rachel Carson | IV. The Population Bomb (1972) |
✅ Correct Answer: 2. A–IV, B–I, C–II, D–III
📖 Explanation
This question highlights environmental and ecological literature and key figures associated with it.
🔹 Correct Matching:
A. Paul Ehrlich → The Population Bomb (1972): A highly influential and controversial work warning about overpopulation and ecological collapse.
B. Lawrence Buell → The Environmental Imagination (1995): A foundational text in ecocriticism, it explores the role of the environment in American literature.
C. Nevil Shute → On the Beach (1957): A post-apocalyptic novel that imagines the aftermath of nuclear war, raising environmental and existential concerns.
D. Rachel Carson → Silent Spring (1962): A landmark work in environmental activism, it exposed the dangers of pesticides and sparked the modern environmental movement.
Question 28
Match LIST–I with LIST–II
LIST–I (Text) | LIST–II (Author) |
A. Autobiography of an Unknown Indian | I. Dom Moraes |
B. My Son's Father | II. A. S. Iyengar |
C. All through the Gandhian Era | III. Sasthi Brata |
D. My God Died Young | IV. Nirad C. Chaudhuri |
✅ Correct Answer: 3. A–IV, B–I, C–II, D–III
📖 Explanation
This question covers Indian autobiographical and semi-autobiographical writings by prominent authors of the 20th century.
🔹 Correct Matching:
A. Autobiography of an Unknown Indian → Nirad C. Chaudhuri: A classic and controversial autobiographical work exploring Indian identity, colonialism, and culture.
B. My Son’s Father → Dom Moraes: A memoir by the Indian poet and writer, reflecting on his family and personal growth.
C. All through the Gandhian Era → A. S. Iyengar: A first-hand political account reflecting on India’s freedom struggle and Gandhi's impact.
D. My God Died Young → Sasthi Brata: A confessional and rebellious autobiography, exploring existential angst, family conflict, and alienation.
Question 29
Match LIST–I with LIST–II
LIST–I (Text) | LIST–II (Author) |
A. Nala and Damayanti | I. Sri Aurobindo |
B. Javadeva | II. Vasudeva Rao |
C. The Viziers of Bassora | III. P. A. Krishnaswamy |
D. The Flute of Krishna | IV. Harindranath |
✅ Correct Answer: 2. A–II, B–IV, C–I, D–III
📖 Explanation
This question matches well-known Indian literary texts with their respective authors.
Correct Matching:
A. Nala and Damayanti → Vasudeva RaoA dramatic poem based on an episode from the Mahabharata, adapted by Vasudeva Rao.
B. Javadeva → HarindranathHarindranath Chattopadhyay wrote this verse drama, inspired by the legendary Sanskrit poet Jayadeva.
C. The Viziers of Bassora → Sri AurobindoA blank verse play based on a tale from the Arabian Nights, written by Sri Aurobindo.
D. The Flute of Krishna → P. A. KrishnaswamyA poetic and symbolic play focusing on devotion and divine love, authored by P. A. Krishnaswamy.
Question 30
Match LIST–I with LIST–II
LIST–I (Author) | LIST–II (Text) |
A. Manohar Malgonkar | I. The Weird Dance and Other Stories |
B. Chaman Nahal | II. The Survivor |
C. Ruskin Bond | III. Rumble Tumble |
D. Arun Joshi | IV. Neighbour's Wife and Other Stories |
✅ Correct Answer: 1. A–III, B–I, C–IV, D–II
📖 Explanation
This question maps prominent Indian English fiction writers to their notable collections of short stories or fiction.
🔹 Correct Matching:
A. Manohar Malgonkar → Rumble TumbleKnown for his military and political themes, Rumble Tumble is one of his short story collections.
B. Chaman Nahal → The Weird Dance and Other StoriesThis collection reflects partition themes, social change, and human dilemmas.
C. Ruskin Bond → Neighbour’s Wife and Other StoriesA master of the short story format, Ruskin Bond’s stories reflect the simplicity and depth of everyday Indian life.
D. Arun Joshi → The SurvivorA psychological and existential narrative, typical of Arun Joshi's introspective storytelling style.
Question 21
Match LIST–I with LIST–II
LIST–I (Text) | LIST–II (Author) |
A. The Golden Light | I. Toru Dutt |
B. The Lotus | II. Sarojini Naidu |
C. Indian Dancers | III. Henry Derozio |
D. The Harp of India | IV. Sri Aurobindo |
✅ Correct Answer: 4. A–IV, B–I, C–II, D–III
📖 Explanation
This question highlights key texts in Indian English poetry and their respective authors, each known for distinctive thematic and stylistic contributions.
🔹 Correct Matching:
A. The Golden Light → Sri Aurobindo: A spiritual and philosophical poem by Sri Aurobindo, reflecting his vision of divine consciousness and transformation.
B. The Lotus → Toru Dutt: A symbolic poem by Toru Dutt, where the lotus flower is idealized as the queen of flowers, blending Eastern and Western poetic traditions.
C. Indian Dancers → Sarojini Naidu: Known as the “Nightingale of India,” Sarojini Naidu celebrates grace, beauty, and culture in this lyrical depiction of traditional dancers.
D. The Harp of India → Henry Derozio: A patriotic sonnet mourning the neglect of Indian poetry, Derozio calls for the revival of India’s literary voice.
Question 32
Match LIST–I with LIST–II
LIST–I (Text) | LIST–II (Author) |
A. My Days with Gandhi | I. D. K. Roy |
B. Among the Great | II. N. K. Basu |
C. Life of Sri Aurobindo | III. Krishna Kripalani |
D. Rabindranath Tagore | IV. A. B. Purani |
✅ Correct Answer: 4. A–II, B–I, C–IV, D–III
📖 Explanation
This question tests your knowledge of biographical and memoir literature by prominent Indian authors.
🔹 Correct Matching:
A. My Days with Gandhi → N. K. BasuA first-hand account and reflective memoir by N. K. Basu, who was closely associated with Gandhi.
B. Among the Great → D. K. RoyA collection of personal experiences and encounters with great personalities written by D. K. Roy.
C. Life of Sri Aurobindo → A. B. PuraniA comprehensive biography of Sri Aurobindo, written by his close disciple A. B. Purani.
D. Rabindranath Tagore → Krishna KripalaniAn authoritative and accessible biography of Tagore, written by Krishna Kripalani, a noted scholar and writer.
Question 33
Match LIST–I with LIST–II
LIST–I (Terms) | LIST–II (Meaning) |
A. Antonomasia | I. Writings or statements of doubtful or spurious authorship |
B. Antiphrasis | II. A figure of speech in which a defining word or phrase replaces a proper name |
C. Apocrypha | III. A narrative of miraculous deeds of God or Hero |
D. Aretalogy | IV. Ironic or humorous use of words in senses opposite to their usual meanings |
✅ Correct Answer: 1. A–II, B–IV, C–I, D–III
📖 Explanation
This question deals with literary terms often encountered in rhetorical and biblical studies.
🔹 Correct Matching:
A. Antonomasia → II: A figure of speech where a title or descriptive phrase is used instead of a proper name.Example: Calling Shakespeare *"The Bard."
B. Antiphrasis → IV: The ironic use of a word to mean the opposite of its usual meaning.Example: Saying "What a pleasant day!" during a storm.
C. Apocrypha → I: Refers to texts of uncertain authenticity, especially religious writings not considered part of the canonical scriptures.
D. Aretalogy → III: A narrative praising the divine acts of gods or heroes, often found in religious or mythological texts.
Question 34
Match LIST–I with LIST–II
LIST–I (Author) | LIST–II (Text) |
A. Henry Miller | I. The Grapes of Wrath |
B. John Steinbeck | II. No Name in the Streets |
C. James Jones | III. Tropic of Cancer |
D. James Baldwin | IV. From Here to Eternity |
✅ Correct Answer: 2. A–III, B–I, C–IV, D–II
📖 Explanation
This question focuses on identifying important 20th-century American authors and their landmark works.
🔹 Correct Matching:
A. Henry Miller → Tropic of CancerA controversial and semi-autobiographical novel set in Paris, known for its stream-of-consciousness style and candid content.
B. John Steinbeck → The Grapes of WrathA powerful social realist novel about Dust Bowl migration and poverty in America during the Great Depression.
C. James Jones → From Here to EternityA war novel dealing with the lives of soldiers stationed at Pearl Harbor before the Japanese attack.
D. James Baldwin → No Name in the StreetA deeply personal and political memoir, reflecting on racism, civil rights, and Baldwin’s experiences.
Question 35
Match LIST–I with LIST–II
LIST–I (Thinker) | LIST–II (Key Idea / Text) |
A. Mikhail Bakhtin | I. Archeology of the Human Sciences |
B. Michel Foucault | II. Text can be either readerly or writerly |
C. Roland Barthes | III. Dialogue as the intrinsic feature of language |
D. Sigmund Freud | IV. Dreams and the unconscious |
✅ Correct Answer: 3. A–III, B–I, C–II, D–IV
📖 Explanation
This question links major critical theorists and philosophers to their foundational texts or ideas.
🔹 Correct Matching:
A. Mikhail Bakhtin → Dialogue as the intrinsic feature of language: Bakhtin emphasized dialogism, the idea that language and meaning are shaped through interaction and multiple voices (polyphony).
B. Michel Foucault → Archeology of the Human Sciences: In this foundational work, Foucault investigates how knowledge systems and disciplines evolved historically.
C. Roland Barthes → Text can be either readerly or writerly: In S/Z, Barthes distinguishes between readerly texts (passively consumed) and writerly texts (actively interpreted).
D. Sigmund Freud → Dreams and the unconscious: Freud's psychoanalytic theory centers on the idea that dreams are a gateway to understanding the unconscious mind.
Question 36
Match LIST–I with LIST–II
LIST–I (Author) | LIST–II (Text) |
A. Kamala Markandeya | I. The Grip of Change |
B. P. Sivakami | II. The Enchanted Fruit |
C. Anita Desai | III. Possession |
D. Raj Lakshmi Debi | IV. Cry, the Peacock |
✅ Correct Answer: 1. A–III, B–I, C–IV, D–II
📖 Explanation
This question matches Indian English women writers with their significant literary works.
🔹 Correct Matching:
A. Kamala Markandeya → Possession: A novel exploring cross-cultural tensions, gender roles, and spiritual exploitation through the story of an Indian boy and his English patroness.
B. P. Sivakami → The Grip of Change: A powerful Dalit feminist novel, originally written in Tamil and translated into English, addressing caste, gender, and social reform.
C. Anita Desai → Cry, the Peacock: Her debut novel, a psychological exploration of a woman's inner turmoil and descent into madness.
D. Raj Lakshmi Debi → The Enchanted Fruit: An early Indian English novelist and one of the first Indian women writers in English; this work deals with domestic and cultural themes.