IGNOU BEGS-183 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.Write short notes on any three of the following in around 100 words each : 3×5=15

(a) What are the strategies you would adopt to become a ‘critical reader’ ? [ 2 ] BEGS–183

(b) What is affixation ? How does affixation help in building new words ? Give four examples.

(c) What aspects should be kept in mind while writing a descriptive passage ?

(d) What are ‘gathering skills’ ? Why are gathering skills considered to be essential to become an efficient learner ?

Q2.Answer any one of the following questions in around 200 words : 10

(a) Describe any two areas in English Grammar that are likely to be hard spots for learners of English as a second language. [ 3 ] BEGS–183

(b) Explain with suitable examples how flowcharts and tree diagrams can be used to present information.

Q3.Write a well -structured composition (with a clear beginning, body and conclusion) on the following topic : 7 Preserving India’s Historical Monuments : Our Role as Citizens

Q4.Write a formal lett er to the head of your institution requesting leave for one week to attend a function in your home-town.

Q5.The Residents’ Association in your colony has conducted a campaign to provide improved medical facilities to the elderly [ 4 ] BEGS–183 people in the neighbourho od. Write a short report of the campaign.

Q6.Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : The diversity of Indian forests is a reflection of the country’s varied topography and climate. In the Western Ghats, lush tropical rainforests teem with life, while the deciduous forests of central India provide a canvas for the mesmerizing spectacle of t he changing seasons. Along the coasts, the unique mangrove forests, such as the Sundarbans, provide protection from coastal erosion and support a rich web of life. The lofty Himalayan range hosts alpine forests, [ 5 ] BEGS–183 while arid regions feature dry forests, each with its own set of flora and fauna. While India’s forests are an ecological marvel, they are not without their challenges. Deforestation, habitat fragmentation, illegal logging, and poaching pose significant threats to these vital ecosystems. The country’s ever -growing population and its demands for land, resources, and development often come into conflict with the preservation of forests. To combat these challenges, India has implemented several initiatives and conservation efforts. The National F orest [ 6 ] BEGS–183 Policy of 1988 underscores the importance of conserving and protecting forests for ecological stability and sustainable development. The Green India Mission and the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act are other steps taken to promote afforestation and biodiversity conservation. Additionally, the Indian government has declared various regions as protected areas and established a network of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. Questions :

(i)

(a) What is a ‘topic sentence’ ? 1 [ 7 ] BEGS–183

(b) In the above passa ge, which is the topic sentence in your opinion ?

(c) Explain why you identify this as the ‘topic sentence’ of the passage.

(ii) Give a suitable title to the passage. 1

(iii) Write a summary of the above passage in your own words (around 75 words).