Old English
28 Board English previous year questions on Old English — options free on every question; 3 include the answer & explanation free, the rest unlock with PYQ Pass.
Which nation has been called the young state of ancient people?
India
(A) India
Explanation: Dr. Zakir Hussain described India as a young state of ancient people, emphasizing its ancient civilization and youthful democracy.
Who wrote 'Emma' and 'Pride and Prejudice' ?
Jane Austen
(A) Jane Austen
Explanation: Jane Austen is the celebrated author of novels like Emma and Pride and Prejudice, known for their social commentary.
In the ancient times Latin had the status of a _________ language.
world
(D) world
Explanation: Latin was once a world language, widely used in religion, education, and administration across Europe.
English is used as a _______language by the Indians.
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Was it _______ that I dared not kill him ?
Was it perversity, that I longed to talk to him ?',
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Who wrote "The Cherry Orchard" ?
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The history of English began with the coming of the........from Europe to mainland Britain.
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The word 'Renaissance' means
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The Anglo-Saxons invaded ............. in AD 449.
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The Great Vowel Shift took place during..........
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The freedom of the press usually means freedom from ________ by the government.
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"The Romantic Revival" is often associated with..............
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Indian glory is that it is
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Anton Chekhov began his career by writing
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The literature of the Anglo-Saxons is of............types.
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What has enriched the vocabulary of English
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About __________ Christianity began to spread in England.
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Buck had visited India................
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........was a dominant influence on Middle English.
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A poem written on the death of loved one is known as..........
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Who will make quicker journey than the sun?
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The Old English Period ended in the year
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Who wrote 'Mac Flecknoe’?
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Which is the first Indian Novel in English?
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The Norman Conquest made England into little more than a colony of _______ '
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Benjy left the school at...............
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One who writes a drama is called..............
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Keats was ........ poet.
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