S. P. Dubey English Studies

  Practice for Exam- Set I  (B.A IV Semester)  MCQs based on R.N Tagore's The Home and the World a nd Munshi Premchand's  Nirmala The Home and the World 1.    1.    Who is the author of The Home and the World ? A. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee B. Rabindranath Tagore C. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay D. Premchand Answer: B Explanation: Rabindranath Tagore, a Nobel laureate, wrote this novel to explore nationalism, ethics, and gender roles in colonial India. 2.     2.    The novel is set during which movement? A. Non-Cooperation Movement B. Swadeshi Movement C. Quit India Movement D. Civil Disobedience Answer: B Explanation: The story unfolds during the Swadeshi Movement, which promoted the boycott of foreign goods after the Partition of Bengal. 3.    3.    Who is Bimala’s husband? A. Sandip B. Nikhil C. Amulya D. Panchu Answer: B Explanation: Bimala is married to Nikhil , a progres...

Model Dissertation/ Project for B. A Semester IV (English)  Translation in Indian Society: A Comparative Study of  Rabindra Nath Tagore’s The Home and the World and  Premchand’s Nirmala Abstract This dissertation investigates the multifaceted role of translation in shaping Indian society through a comparative study of The Home and the World by Rabindranath Tagore and Nirmala by Munshi Premchand. It argues that translation in the Indian context operates not merely as a linguistic transfer but as a complex act of cultural negotiation, ideological framing, and socio-political reinterpretation. The study situates both texts within the broader discourse of colonial and postcolonial India, where translation played a crucial role in disseminating regional literatures to wider national and global audiences. By examining themes such as nationalism, gender dynamics, and social reform, the dissertation highlights how translation reshapes narrative voice, cultural nuance, and ...