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Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'Higher Secondary School Teacher English (Junior)' And exam conducted in the year 2024. And Question paper code was '8/2024/OL'. Medium of question paper was in Malayalam or English . Booklet Alphacode was ''. Answer keys are given at the bottom, but we suggest you to try answering the questions yourself and compare the key along wih to check your performance. Because we would like you to do and practice by yourself.
Coy Mistress" align with the classical tradition of Latin love elegy?
A:-The crape diem motif emphasizes the speaker's urgency and impatience in
pursuing his beloved
B:-Marvel uses the carpe diem theme to criticize the classical tradition,
offering a subversive take on love elegies
C:-Carpe diem is absent in the poem, contradicting the claim of it being in the
classical tradition
D:-The carpe diem motif is used ironically, undermining the traditional notions
of seizing the day in love poetry
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question11:-What is the significance of the subtitle given to Coleridge's "Kubla
Khan" - A vision in a Dream, A Fragment"?
A:-It suggests that the poem is an incomplete work that was never intended to
be finished
B:-The subtitle highlights the dreamlike and fragmentary nature of the poetic
vision
C:-It indicates that the poem is a complete and polished piece
D:-The subtitle signifies a deliberate attempt by Coleridge to deceive the
readers about the poem's completeness
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-How does Shelley's use of personification contribute to the dual
aspects of the West Wind as both Destroyer and Preserver?
A:-Personification is absent in the poem; therefore, it does not contribute to
the dual aspects of the West Wind
B:-The personification of the West Wind as an enchanter emphasizes its
destructive powers over nature
C:-Personifying the leaves and the mediterranean highlights the West Wind's
benevolent and creative aspects
D:-The personification creates a nuanced portrayal of the West Wind,
embodying both destructive and preservative forces in nature
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question13:-How does Andrea del Sarto's relationship with his wife Lucrezia
contribute to the poem's exploration of art and life?
A:-Lucrezia serves as a supportive muse, inspiring Andrea's artistic
achievements
B:-The poem portrays a strained relationship, highlighting the tension between
artistic pursuits and domestic responsibilities
C:-Andrea's wife has no significant role in the poem's exploration of art and life
D:-The poem presents a romanticized and idealized view of marital bliss
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-What is the significance of the title "Dream Children" in relation to the