BEGC-106 · December 2025 · English

IGNOU BEGC-106 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

POPULAR LITERATURE

Structured previous year question paper for BEGC-106, December 2025 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 11 · Sections: 3

Verified: 5 Aug 2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS)

ENGLISH (BAEGH)

Term-End Examination

December, 2025

BEGC-106 : POPULAR LITERATURE

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : There are three Sections in this paper —

Sections A, B and C . Attempt questions

from all Sections as directed.

Section—A

Q1.Write short notes on any four of the following in about 100 words each : 4×5=20

(a) Ideology [ 2 ] BEGC–106

(b) Children’s Literature

(c) Hard-Boiled Novels

(d) Mah-Jong

(e) New Wave Science Fiction

(f) Heterotopia

Section—B

Note : Answer any two questions in about

250 words each. 2×10=20

Q2.How does the language of cinema convey meaning in ‘The Blue Umbrella’ ?

Q3.Explain the significance of t he Mahad Satyagraha in Bhimayana. [ 3 ]

Q4.How would you explain the existence of the miserable child in ‘The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas ?

Q5.What is hard science fiction ? Elucidate.

Section—C

Note : Answer any three questions in about

500 words each. 3×20=60

Q6.Attempt a critical appreciation of the narrative technique in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.

Q7.Is there a difference between crime narratives and detective fiction ? Elucidate.

Q8.Write a detailed note on gender and sexuality in Funny Boy. [ 4 ]

Q9.Trace the evolution and development of Young Adult Friction. Give examples.

Q10.Discuss the role of Humpty Dumpty in Through the Looking Glass.

Q11.Discuss Bhimayana as a graphic novel.