1. Write short notes on any two of the following (200 words each)

How to keep an interview focussed on a central theme

The advantages and disadvantages of using electronic aids in interviewing

The kind of research to be done before . writing a feature article on travel.

2. How does a writer balance truthful presentation and regard for self-dignity while reporting about a rape case?

3. Give a brief outline of an article on a famous historical place along with a selection of pictures to be used. (450 words)

4. What are the qualities of a Book Review? Answer with suitable illustrations. (450 words)

5. How are women represented in feature writing Give suggestions on how this representation could be more sensitive. (450 words)

6. Write an interview for a magazine on a celebrity sports player about the game, his/her personal goal and training and future vision for that sport in India. (450 words)

7. Write a travel article for a weekly magazine on a visit to any site (historical or environmental, of natural beauty) that is both informative and interesting. (450 words)

8. Write a review of the coverage of the recent rape and murder of a brave young woman in Delhi. (450 words)

9. Write the review of any book that has contemporary relevance, according to you. (450 words)

10. Comment on the following lines taken from two poems about women, in your capacity as a book reviewer: (200 words each)

Let faithful wives
Say what they like,
I don't sleep with my husband
Even when I do.

The broom's the limit ...
so I can sweep you from my heart
and toss you in the trash
paying a life-subscription
just to get a male hooker
what am I
half-crazy
or a total fool