BEGG-174 · December 2025 · English

IGNOU BEGG-174 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

CREATIVE WRITING

Structured previous year question paper for BEGG-174, December 2025 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 11 · Sections: 2

Verified: 5 Aug 2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS

(GENERAL) (CBCS)

(BAG)

Term-End Examination

December, 2025

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.

[ 2 ] BEGG–174

Section—A

Q1.Write short notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 2×10=20

(a) Ending of formula stories

(b) Some suggestions for writing about women

(c) Importance of atmosphere in a short story

(d) Difference between old and new media

Q2.What are the different kinds of travel writing ? Give a detailed answer. 20 (500 words)

Q3.How many types of editing are there ? Answer in detail. (500 words)

Q4.While creating characters for a short story, what are the factors to be kept in mind ?

Q5.Give a reasoned answer. (500 words) 20 [ 3 ]

Q6.“Language compensates for Radio’s lack of visuals.” Do you agree ? Give reasons for your answer. (500 words)

Section—B

Q7.Write a feature article on the advantages and disadvantages of working women vis-a-vis housewives. (500 words)

Q8.Write a travel article aimed at promoting a new travel destination, outlining all the attractions and conveniences of the place. (500 words)

Q9.Attempt a short story on any one of the following : (500 words) 20

(a) Honesty is the best policy.

(b) All that glitters is not gold.

(c) Every cloud has a silver lining. [ 4 ]

Q10.Write a poem of 12-14 lines on any one of the following : 20

(a) A walk in the rain

(b) Love at first sight

(c) Death

Q11.Write a public service announcement on blood donation.