BEGC-114 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BEGC-114 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
POST-COLONIAL LITERATURES
Structured previous year question paper for BEGC-114, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9
Verified: 5 Aug 2026
B.A. ENGLISH (HONS.)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BEGC-114 : POSTCOLONIAL LITERATURES
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five questions. All the questions carry
equal marks. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Q1.Discuss the stanzas with reference to context. Answer any two : 210=20
(a) We were blessed with a virginal, unpainted world With Adam’s task of giving things their names.
(b) I no longer love he r, that’s certain, but maybe I love her. Love is so short, forgetting is so long.
(c) The drunken officer of British rule, how choose Between this Africa and the English tongue I love ?
Q2.What do you broadly understand by South African Literature ? Is it different from African Literature ?
Q3.Briefly discuss the reasons and the outcome of the Great Trek. How is it addressed in South African writings ?
Q4.Briefly discuss Nadine Gordimer’s role as an anti-apartheid activist and writer.
Q5.How do you see Bam and Maureen’s political viewpoint in the text July’s People ?
Q6.Critically discuss the characterization in the stories of Grace Ogot.
Q7.Discuss your ideas about the aborigines of Australia.
Q8.Write a brief overview of postcolonial Australia.
Q9.Discuss the main trends of Indian drama with special reference to Ghashiram Kotwal.