IGNOU BEGC-132 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.Answer with reference to the context any four of the following : 5x4=20

(a) Iam not skilled in book knowledge Nor do I understand controversy I have grown mad, reciting and hearing God’s praises O father, lammad,the whole world is sane Iam mad

(b) I know not who lam Neither among the sinners, nor the saints I am neither happy nor unhappy I belong neither to water nor to the earth Tam neither fire nor air I know not who I am.

(c) I love the Beautiful one with no bond nor fear no clan no land no landmarks for his beauty.

(d) Give me, a quill, quickly She must be looking for me The reed cut off its hand Gave it to me and said Take it I too am her servant.

(e) Drunk with saliva sucked from the dripping mouth, my poisonous poetry scattered like fragrant flowers.

(f) These are the colours of destiny of immutable truth and the colours also with which warring pawns are daily decorating our towns.

Q2.Explain the term ‘Dalit’. Illustrate how the themes of Dalit poetry have changed over time.

Q3.What are the main elements of Sufi poetry ? Substantiate your answer with examples.

Q4.Comment on the Ghazal as an art form.

Q5.Evaluate Amir Khusrau’s contribution to this form.

Q6.What is the cultural and social impact of English language on Indian society ?

Q7.Write a note on your understanding of literature from the North-East.

Q8.In light of the texts you have studied, discuss some of the themes that women take up in their writing.

Q9.Is it possible to write, chronologically, the history of Indian Literature ? Why ? Why not ?

Q10.give reasons for your answer.