BEGC-132 · December 2020 · English
IGNOU BEGC-132 December 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
SELECTIONS FROM INDIAN WRITING : CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Structured previous year question paper for BEGC-132, December 2020 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8
Verified: 5 Aug 2026
B.A. (GENERAL)
Term-End Examination
February, 2021
BEGC-132 : SELECTIONS FROM INDIAN WRITING :
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt any five questions in all. Question no. 1 is
compulsory. All questions carry equal marks.
Q1.Answer, with reference to the context, any four of the following : 4x5=20
(a) Iam neither among sinners nor among saints Neither happy, nor unhappy I belong neither to water not to earth I am neither fire, not air I know not who I am.
(b) I love the Beautiful One with no bond nor fear no clan no land no landmarks for his beauty.
(c) Long as tresses the night of parting. The day of love is short as life, If I see not my love, O friend, How can I spend dark nights of grief ?
(d) Once you are used to it you never afterwards feel anything.
(e) Icannot touch the shadow of your wing, I will be born again and again.
(f) Iam your earth, you the shelter of my secrets, the garden belongs to you, come and enjoy it, What rival of mine lured you away ?
Q2.How is the idea of unity in diversity expressed through Indian Literature ? Illustrate.
Q3.Trace, with suitable examples, the links between language, culture and power.
Q4.What does a study of Dalit Literature reveal ? Explain.
Q5.What is the alternative perspective that the Chandrabati Ramayana offers and why is it important ?
Q6.How is the writing of a history of Indian literature different from the writing of the history of other literatures like English, French or American literature ?
Q7.Explain the significance of the Bhakti Movement with appropriate examples.
Q8.Why should literature from North-East India not be viewed as one homogeneous entity ?