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.