University of Madras Distance Education www.ideunom.ac.in Model Question Paper : Vaishnavism In Tamil Stotra
Name of the organisation : University of Madras Institute of Distance Education Description : Model Question Paper BA Vaishnavism - Vaishnavism In Tamil Stotra
OCTOBER 2011 U/ID 7807/NSE
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (10 ´ 3 = 30 marks)
Answer any TEN of the following (50 words).
1. What is the greatness of Adisesha?
2. What are the eight qualities of the Lord?
3. Write a short note on the weapons and ornaments of the Lord.
4. Describe the events that happened when Krishna got seated on his chair.
5. What is the benefit one attains by learning ‘Charamasloka’?
6. Explain the importance of Natrinai in Tamil Literature.
7. Write a short note on Arthiprabandham.
8. How does Mamunigal adore Ramanuja?
9. Mention any two aspects of a friend.
10. Write a brief note on Kurinjivalam as described in Paripadal.
11. Write a short note on Villiputhurar.
12. Write a short note on Kauravas’ praise.
PART B — (5 ´ 6 = 30 marks)
Annotate any FIVE of the following (300 words)
13. Valai naral pouvam ka a udukkaiy .
14. Visumbu ka a meyy thisai ka a kaiy .
15. Enthan patham poondaal un pizhaikalellam poruppan.
16. Nannira megam ninrathu pola.
17. Endisaiyum eaththum Ethirasan arulaal.
18. Theeraada vinai anaithum thirkkum koil.
19. Nalla Geethai unarthu ena inbura cheithavan.
20. Theerpan irulai perppan kali.
PART C — (2 ´ 20 = 40 marks)
Answer any TWO of the following (in 1, 200 words).
21. Write an essay on the devotion of Irundaiyoor people.
22. Write an essay on the greatness of Thirumalirumsolai malai as described in Silappadhikaram.
23. Explain the prayers of Devas, Munis and the dwellers of Nagalota according to Villibharatham.
24. Write an essay on Mamunigal’s grief in Aarthiprabandham.