BEGC-101 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BEGC-101 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
INDIAN CLASSICAL LITERATURE
Structured previous year question paper for BEGC-101, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 5 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONOURS) ENGLISH (BAEGH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BEGC–101 : INDIAN CLASSICAL LITERATURE
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : There are two Sections A and B. Section A is
compulsory and has internal choice. Answer
any four questions from Section B. All
questions carry equal marks.
Section–A
Note : Answer any two questions in about
200-250 words each. 2×10=20
Q1.(a) Differentiate between Sanskrit drama and Tamil poetics.
(b) Discuss lov e as a theme in any two plays prescribed in your course. [ 2 ] BEGC–101
(c) Comment on the significance of the Sutradhar in any of the prescribed four plays.
(d) Comment on any two playwrights from amongst Kalidasa, Vyas, Sudraka and Ilango Adikal.
Section–B
Note : Answer any four question in about
350-400 words each. 4×20=80
Q2.Write a note on the Natyashastra giving examples from the plays in your course.
Q3.Examine the manner in which gender issues in Abhijnana Shakuntala can be raised.
Q4.How does the Mahabharata differ from western classical epics ? Give examples.
Q5.Examine the significance of the manner in which the Pandavas leave for the forest. Give suitable examples from the text.
Q6.Would it be r ight to call Mrichchhakatika a play of hope ? Discuss.
Q7.Examine Saka ca as an important character in Mrichchhakatika. Give examples from the text.
Q8.Write a note on the immortalised characters in Cilappatikaram.