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M.A / M.Com (PREVIOUS )
INSTRUCTION
Guidelines for Submission of Internal Assignments:
1. There are FIVE Courses in M.A Previous. Two Internal Assignment Questions are given
under each Course. Students are required to submit ONE written Assignment in each Course
which carries 10 Marks. Students are also informed to write each assignment on separate
sheets, tag each of them and put them together in one cover.
2. Students should write the correct and complete enrollment number, name in full, address,
course and the date of submission at the top of the first page of each assignment.
3. Students shall submit written Internal Assignments in the year of admission only. If they fail
to submit written Internal Assignments in the year of admission, they will be loosing 10 marks
allotted for each assignment once and for all. No correspondance will be entertained in this
regard.
The written assignment should be complete in all respects. The student should ensure that he/she
has written all the five assignments before submitting to the Chairperson of the concerned
Department. The student should use only foolscap size paper for writing. Assignments should be
written on only one side of the paper. Assignments should be written in one’s own handwriting
and should not be printed or typed. Student should always substantiate the answer with reference
books and textual details.
1. The University has the right to entertain or reject the written assignments submitted after the due
date. The student is, therefore, advised in his/her own interest to submit all the five written
assignments to the concerned Chairperson of the Department on or before March 31, 2013.
2. The student should retain the photo copy of each of the Assignments submitted for his/her
own record.
3. Student should keep the acknowledgement for having sent/submitted all the five written
assignments to the Chairperson, Department of Studies and Research, Karnataka State Open
University, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570 006.
4. Assignments once submitted cannot be re-submitted for improvement of marks and are not
subject to re-evaluation.
5. In case answers to a particular assignment are found to be identical with the answers of some
other students, then such assignments will not be evaluated.
SUBJECT: ..........................................................................................................................................
ENROLLMENT NUMBER..................................................................................................................
NAME ................................................................................................................................................
ADDRESS...........................................................................................................................................
COURSE/PAPER...………………………………….............................................................................
DATE OF
SUBMISSION…………………………….............................................................................
If the student fail to submit the assignments in the aforesaid manner, such assignments will not
be valued under any circumstances.
Prof. S.N.Vikram Raj Urs
Dean (Academic)
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Department of Studies and Research in English
KSOU, Manasagangotri, Mysore
Internal Assignment Questions 2012-2013
M.A. (Previous) English
Answer any One Question from each course: Max. Marks: 10
MEN–11: Course –I: English Literature from Chaucer to Bunyan Max Marks -10
Consider Chaucer’s Prologue as a social satire.
OR
Examine Dr.Faustus as the tragedy of an over-reacher.
MEN–12: Course – II: Shakespeare Max Marks -10
Consider Julius Caesar as a play that focuses on the betrayal of friendship.
OR
Compare and contrast Rosalind and Celia in As You Like It.
MEN-13: Course–III: Restoration and Eighteenth Century English Literature
Max Marks-10
Comment on the central preoccupations of the play The School for Scandal.
OR
“Absalom and Achitophel is a retelling of a biblical story with an eye on contemporary
events and characters in England”. Discuss.
MEN-14: Course – IV: Nineteenth Century Literature Max Marks-10
Comment on the treatment of the supernatural in “The Ancient Mariner”.
OR
Attempt an analysis of Pip - Joe relationship.
MEN-15: Course – V: Indian Literature in English Max Marks-10
Attempt a critique of the three solutions suggested for the eradication of untouchability
in Untouchable.
OR
Evaluate Nehru as a writer of Autobiography with reference to the prescribed text.
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Department of Studies and Research in History, KSOU, Manasagangotri, Mysore
EwºÁ¸À CzsÀåAiÀÄ£À ºÁUÀÆ ¸ÀA±ÉÆÃzsÀ£Á «¨sÁUÀ, PÀ.gÁ.ªÀÄÄ.«., ªÀiÁ£À¸ÀUÀAUÉÆÃwæ, ªÉÄʸÀÆgÀÄ
Internal Assignment Questions 2012-2013
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M.A. (Previous) History / JA.J (¥ÀæxÀªÀÄ) EwºÁ¸À
Answer any One Question from each course: Max. Marks :
10
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MHI-11 Course 1: History of South India upto 1336 AD
PÉÆøïð-1 : zÀQët ¨sÁgÀvÀzÀ EwºÁ¸À. Qæ.±À.1336gÀ ªÀgÉUÉ
1. Explain the contributions of Chalukyas to Art and Architecture .
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2. Estimate the Services of Ballala III as the Protector of Hoysala Kingdom.
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MHI-12 Course II: Social and Cultural History of North India upto 1300 AD
PÉÆøïð-2 : GvÀÛgÀ ¨sÁgÀvÀzÀ ¸ÁªÀiÁfPÀ ªÀÄvÀÄÛ ¸ÁA¸ÀÌøwPÀ EwºÁ¸À Qæ.±À.1300gÀªÀgÉUÉ
1. Give an account of the contributions of Jainism to Indian Culture .
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2. Examine the work of Ancient Indian Universities with special reference to Nalanda
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PÁAiÀÄðªÀ£ÀÄß ¥Àj²Ã°¹.
MHI-13 Course- III : Constitutional History of Modern India (1600-1950 AD)
PÉÆøïð-3 : DzsÀĤPÀ ¨sÁgÀvÀzÀ ¸ÀA«zsÁ£ÁvÀäPÀ EwºÁ¸À (Qæ.±À.1600-1950)
1. Discuss the nature of relations between the Company and the Indian native rulers in
the 17th
century.
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2. Discuss the nature and significance of the 1919 Act.
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MEC - 14 Course 4 : Public Economics
PÉÆøïð 4 : ¸ÁªÀðd¤PÀ CxÀð±Á¸ÀÛç
Discuss the nature and significance of public economics.
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What is public debt ? Elucidate its main function.
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MEC - 15 Course 5 : Money, Banking and Financial Markets
PÉÆøïð 5 : ºÀt, ¨ÁåAQAUï ªÀÄvÀÄÛ ºÀtzÀ ¥ÉÃmÉUÀ¼ÀÄ
Examine the role of money in modern Economies.
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Distinguish between money and capital market. Discuss their functions.
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MPS-14 Course 4 : Major Issues in Indian Administration
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Explain the institutional frame work of Indian Constitution.
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Discuss the future of Public undertakings in India.
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MPS-15 Course 5 : International Relations
PÉÆøïð 5 : CAvÀgÀ gÁ¶ÖçÃAiÀÄ ¸ÀA§AzsÀUÀ¼ÀÄ
Discuss the major elements of National Power.
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What is Diplomacy ? Explain its Merits and Demerits.
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MSO-13 Course 3 : Research Methods and Statistics
PÉÆøïð 3 : ¸ÀA±ÉÆÃzsÀ£Á «zsÁ£ÀUÀ¼ÀÄ ªÀÄvÀÄÛ ¸ÀASÁå±Á¸ÀÛç
Discuss the merits and demerits of observation, questionnaire and interview in the
process of data collection.
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Find Co-efficient of Variation for the following data.
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frequency/ DªÀÈwÛ 17 23 30 40 20 10
MSO-14 Course 4 : Social Problems; Then and Now
PÉÆøïð 4 : ¸ÁªÀiÁfPÀ ¸ÀªÀĸÉåUÀ¼ÀÄ ; CAzÀÄ ªÀÄvÀÄÛ EAzÀÄ
Examine the different theories of population.
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Analyse the problems of the aged in India.
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MSO-15 Course 5: Study of Majority and Minority Groups
PÉÆøïð 5 : §ºÀĸÀASÁåvÀ, C®à¸ÀASÁåvÀ UÀÄA¥ÀÄUÀ¼À CzsÀåAiÀÄ£À
Examine the relevance of the study of majority and minority relations in India.
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Discuss the contributions of Christians and Parsees to Indian society.
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MPA-14 Course 4 : Organization and Management
PÉÆøïð 4 : ¸ÀAWÀl£É ªÀÄvÀÄÛ ¤ªÀðºÀuÉ
What is Organization ? Examine its nature purpose and importance.
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Write a essay on Organizational change.
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MPA-15 Course 5 : Indian Political System
PÉÆøïð 5 : ¨sÁgÀvÀzÀ gÁdQÃAiÀÄ ªÀåªÀ¸ÉÜ
Explain the outstanding features of the Indian Constitution.
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Write an essay on the Directive Principles of State Policy.
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Department of Studies and Research in Commerce
KSOU, Manasagangotri, Mysore
Internal Assignment Questions 2012-2013
M.Com (Previous)
Answer any One Question from each course: Max. Marks: 10
MCO-11 Course I : Principles of Management
1. Discuss the contribution of Henry Fayol to the development of management theory.
Why is he called the father of modern management theory?
OR
2. Describe the process of communication. What are the barriers to communication and
how do you overcome them?
MCO-12 Course II : Business Policy and Environment
1. What is SWOT analysis? Discuss its relevance to business decision making.
OR
2. a) What is strategic management?
b) Explain its process and discuss what are the problems involved in implementing
strategies
MCO-13 Course III : Marketing Management
1. What is test marketing? Explain the various approaches that are followed by FMCG
companies in test marketing.
OR
2. What is Cognitive Dissonance? Explain different strategies that are used by the
marketers to reduce it.
MCO-14 Course IV : Accounting Theory and Practice
1. Explain the procedure followed in government system of accounting in India.
OR
2.From the following summarized Balance Sheets of Sri.Vajreshwari Traders, prepare a
funds flow statement.
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Balance Sheet
Liabilities 1-1-2011 31-12-2011 Assets 1-1-2011 31-12-2011
‘. ‘. ‘. ‘.
Rs Rs Rs Rs
Share capital 2,00,000 2,50,000 Land and building 2,00,000 1,90,000
Gen. Reserve 50,000 60,000 Machinery 1,50,000 1,69,000
P/L A/c 30,500 30,600 Stock 1,00,000 74,000
Bank Loan 70,000 - Sundry Debtors 80,000 64,200
Sundry creditors 1,50,000 1,35,200 Cash 500 600
Provision for
Taxation 30,000 35,000 Bank - 8,000
Goodwill - 5,000
5,30,500 5,10,800 5,30,500 5,10,800
Additional Information:
a). Dividends paid during the year was Rs.30,000.
b). Assets of another company were purchased for consideration of Rs. 50,000 payable
in shares. Assets purchased were
i. Stock Rs.20,000
ii. Machinery Rs.25,000
c). Additional machinery purchased Rs.8,000
d). Depreciation written off on machinery Rs.12,000
e). Income tax provided during the year is Rs.33,000
f). Loss on sale of machinery Rs.200 was written off to general reserve.
MCO-15 Course V : Human Resources Management
1. “Effective Human Resources Management depends upon sound reward system” –
Explain.
OR
2. a) What is training? Explain reasons responsible for training.
b) What do you mean by total quality management? Explain its role in modern
business.
