A formal test booklet for a "Linguistics" examination (Paper II), identified by the subject code A-10-02.
Examination Logistics
Structure: The test contains 50 multiple-choice questions totaling 100 marks.
Time Limit: Candidates have 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete the paper.
Verification: Within the first 5 minutes of the examination, candidates must verify that the booklet is complete and error-free.
Evaluation: Answers must be recorded on an OMR sheet using a Blue or Black ballpoint pen. Marks placed outside the designated circles will not be evaluated.
Prohibitions: Calculators, log tables, and electronic devices are prohibited. Additionally, candidates must not mark their names or identify themselves on the OMR sheet, as this may result in disqualification.
Scoring & Submission: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The test booklet and OMR sheet must be returned to the invigilator at the end of the exam.
Subject Matter: The examination evaluates candidates on various aspects of linguistics, including:
Theoretical Linguistics: Questions cover topics such as sign systems (semiotics), language standardization, and grammatical theories like Transformational Generative grammar.
Phonology and Syntax: The test explores concepts such as phonological features, word classes, syntax constraints, and metathesis.
Language Studies: The content includes questions regarding language relationships (e.g., Dravidian and Indo-Aryan families), historical linguistics, and language universals.