Code No: RR10101 Set No.

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I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
ENGLISH
( Common to Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering,
Computer Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics &
Instrumentation Engineering, Bio-Medical Engineering, Information
Technology, Electronics & Control Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer
Science & Systems Engineering, Electronics & Telematics, Metallurgy &
Material Technology, Electronics & Computer Engineering, Production
Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control
Engineering, Bio-Technology and Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Keeping in view the demand for the commercial fuels today, how do you justify the
use of the alternative sources of energy? [16]

2. Trace the development of science fiction over the last few centuries bringing out its
features, themes, famous writers and disturbing aspects. [16]

3. The Government of India issued a Technology Policy Statement in which an attempt

has been made to overcome the drawbacks of technology. What are the aims of
this statement? Can you suggest some more measures to make technology more
acceptable? [16]

4. It was said that Jagadish Chandra Bose was in many ways much ahead of his times.
- Do you subscribe to this statement? Substantiate your stand in the light of the
achievements of Jagadish Chandra Bose. [16]

5. What is the present state of the Cooum river in Madras? How does it affect the
civilian in Madras? [16]

6. What is the role of a psychologist in an industry? [16]

7. (a) Complete the following sentences with blanks with one of the words
that follow:
i. The new owners of the paper changed the - - - - - completely.
A. matter
B. policy
C. outlet
D. outlay.
ii. The enemy paid a large sum as - - - - -
A. redress
B. punishment

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C. fee
D. compensation.
(b) Write the synonyms of the following words:
i. select
ii. impolite.
(c) Give the antonyms of the following:
i. accept
ii. urban.
(d) Correct the errors in the following sentences;
i. It is raining heavily over last night
ii. I was born on the 3rd August,1991. [4 × 4]

8. Technical education in India has become too technical, turning out automatons in
the academic process. Elaborate. [16]

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Code No: RR10101 Set No. 2
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
ENGLISH
( Common to Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering,
Computer Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics &
Instrumentation Engineering, Bio-Medical Engineering, Information
Technology, Electronics & Control Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer
Science & Systems Engineering, Electronics & Telematics, Metallurgy &
Material Technology, Electronics & Computer Engineering, Production
Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control
Engineering, Bio-Technology and Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Imagine that you are a journalist representing Scientific American. You have been
deputed by your journal to find out the problems of exhaustible energy sources
and the measures adopted by the Government of India to find alternative energy
resources. Prepare a set of questions to be put to the secretary, Department of
Non-conventional Energy Sources, Government of India and the possible answers
(responses) of the Secretary. [16]

2. What are the amazing possibilities of using computers in the future? [16]

3. “The chain of National Laboratories in India is due to the effort of a ‘science

commander’ like Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar”. Comment. [16]

4. Raman lived a life worth living. Examine the life and works of C.V. Raman. [16]

5. Write a brief essay on any two important events in the professional life of H.J.Bhabha.
[16]

6. What is the role of a psychologist in an industry? [16]

7. (a) Complete the following sentences with the next blanks with one of
the words that follow:
i. The enemy aircraft was hit by a missile and burst - - - - - into flames.
A. burst
B. shot
C. broke
D. made.
ii. He is much too - - - - - to have anything to do with that criminal affair.
A. excited
B. hasty
C. noble

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D. proud.
(b) Write the synonyms of the following words:
i. summit
ii. credence.
(c) Write the antonyms of the following:
i. repulsive
ii. esteem.
(d) Correct the errors in the following sentences;
i. He has probably seen more happier days.
ii. If I was you, I would not attend the party. [4 × 4]

8. Draft a report on the functioning of the RTC bus depot in your city. Write only
the abstract, and the body of the report detailing the finances and management
problems in the running of the depot. Suggest some solutions. [16]

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Code No: RR10101 Set No. 3
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
ENGLISH
( Common to Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering,
Computer Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics &
Instrumentation Engineering, Bio-Medical Engineering, Information
Technology, Electronics & Control Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer
Science & Systems Engineering, Electronics & Telematics, Metallurgy &
Material Technology, Electronics & Computer Engineering, Production
Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control
Engineering, Bio-Technology and Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain Bio-gas and show how it is apt and can meet the energy demands of rural
milieu in India. [16]

2. What are the features of science fiction? [16]

3. Explain the functioning of a hybrid solar cooker and write about its disadvantages?
[16]

4. Which phenomenon prompted Raman to take up research in optics? What were

some of the interests and scientific achievements of Raman? [16]

5. What is the present state of the Cooum river in Madras? How does it affect the
civilian in Madras? [16]

6. How does training help to promote interpersonal relations among employees? [16]

7. (a) Complete the following sentences with blanks with one of the words
that follow:
i. We cannot eat this food; it is - - - - -
A. bad
B. rancid
C. rotten
D. old.
ii. I prefer seeing the film - - - - - reading.
A. to
B. for
C. over
D. than.
(b) Give the synonyms of the following words:

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i. impolite
ii. passive.
(c) Give the antonyms of the following words:
i. evil
ii. cruel.
(d) Correct the errors in the following sentences:
i. She counted the books to make sure that none of them were missing.
ii. you are late again, isn’t it? [4 × 4]

8. Write a technical report on the possibility of starting a newspaper in your city in the
local vernacular language. Discuss readership issues, layout and possible profits.
As part of the body of the report, compose a few questions for the questionaire you
have devised and some oral interview questions as well. Draw logical conclusions
and recommendations. [16]

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Code No: RR10101 Set No. 4
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
ENGLISH
( Common to Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering,
Computer Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics &
Instrumentation Engineering, Bio-Medical Engineering, Information
Technology, Electronics & Control Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer
Science & Systems Engineering, Electronics & Telematics, Metallurgy &
Material Technology, Electronics & Computer Engineering, Production
Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control
Engineering, Bio-Technology and Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. How do you justify the use of alternative sources of energy? [16]

2. If the trend towards Artificial Intelligence continues, how will it affect human be-
ings? Illuminate. [16]

3. For Dr. S.S. Bhatnagar science was meaningful only in terms of its service to the
people. Comment. [16]

4. Throw a light on the research work and life style of C.V. Raman. [16]

5. The present state of the Cooum river is one of many evidences of the obverse side
of science and technology - discuss.

6. How does training help to promote interpersonal relations among employees? [16]

7. (a) Complete the following sentences with blanks with one of the words
that follow:
i. The new owners of the paper changed the - - - - - completely.
A. matter
B. policy
C. outlet
D. outlay.
ii. The enemy paid a large sum as - - - - -
A. redress
B. punishment
C. fee
D. compensation.
(b) Write the synonyms of the following words:
i. select

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ii. impolite.
(c) Give the antonyms of the following:
i. accept
ii. urban.
(d) Correct the errors in the following sentences;
i. It is raining heavily over last night
ii. I was born on the 3rd August,1991. [4 × 4]

8. Write a report on the causes of water shortage in your town. Mention some quick
and temporary solutions and a long-term few remedies. [16]

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