BEGG-174 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BEGG-174 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
CREATIVE WRITING
Structured previous year question paper for BEGG-174, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 5 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(CBCS) (BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BEGG-174 : CREATIVE WRITING
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : This paper is divided into two Sections—A
and B. Attempt five questions in all,
choosing at least two questions from each
Section. All questions carry equal marks.
Section—A
Q1.Write short notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 2×10=20
(a) Aspects of creative writing
(b) Kinds of travel writing
(c) Anti-plot in short stories
(d) Importance of proofreading a manuscript [ 2 ]
Q2.What guidelines need to be followed while writing for online media ? (500 words)
Q3.How is writing for radio dif ferent from writing for the print media ? Explain in detail. (500 words)
Q4.What steps can a writer take to avoid plagiarism in writing ? Give a reasoned answer. (500 words)
Q5.Trace the journey of a manuscript after it has left the hands of a write r, till it gets published. (500 words)
Section—B
Q6.Write a travel article highlighting the major attractions of any city, town or village that you may have visited. (500 words)
Q7.Write a short feature article on “Women in unusual professions.” (500 words)
Q8.Write a short story based on an incident where a young child catches a thief. (500 words)
Q9.Write a nature poem of 10-12 lines and give it a suitable title.
Q10.Structure a Public Serv ice Announcement (PSA) to be shown on TV, for blood donation.