BESC-131 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU BESC-131 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
EDUCATION : CONCEPT, NATURE AND PERSPECTIVES
Structured previous year question paper for BESC-131, June 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 15 · Sections: 3
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL) (BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
BESC-131 : EDUCATION : CONCEPT, NATURE
AND PERSPECTIVES
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) All three Sections are compulsory.
(ii) Answer any two two questions from
Section A, any four questions from
Section B and any two questions from
Section C.
Section&A
Note : Answer any two of the following questions in
about 500 words each. 2×20=40
Q1.Explain the concept of social aim of education.
Q2.Discuss the arguments in fav our and against the social aim of education. [ 2 ]
Q3.Compare pragmatism with existentialism with regard to their aims of education and curriculum.
Q4.Discuss the dimension s and causes of inequality in education. Explain the measures that need to be taken for achieving the equality and equity in education.
Q5.Explain different types of observation used as a method of studying behaviour of children. Section&B Note : Write short notes on any four of the following within 250 words each. 4×12=48
Q6.Nature of education.
Q7.Role of family as an agency of education.
Q8.Aim of education according to idealism.
Q9.Basic education system of Gandhiji and its pedagogy.
Q10.Functions of School Management Committee (SMC) as per Right to Education Act, 2009.
Q11.Gagne’s hierarchy theory of learning.
Q12.Factors influencing socialization of children. Section&C Note : Write very short notes on any two of the following within 125 words each. 2×6=12
Q13.Non-formal education system.
Q14.Negative education.
Q15.Vertical social mobility.