BESC-134 · June 2022 · English
IGNOU BESC-134 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
EDUCATION AS A PRACTICE
Structured previous year question paper for BESC-134, June 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 16 · Sections: 3
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS GENERAL
(EDUCATION) (BAG(Edu.))
Term-End Examination
June, 2022
BESC-134 : EDUCATION AS A PRACTICE
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt questions as per the instructions given in
each section.
SECTION A
Attempt any two questions from this section in about
500 words each. Each question carries 20 marks. 2x20=40
Q1.Explain the concept of action research. Discuss various approaches of action research with suitable examples.
Q2.Calculate the mean of the following distribution using Assumed Mean Method : Class Internal (C.I.) | Frequency
(f) 45 - 49 40-44 35-39 7४87 30-38 25 - 29 20-24 15-19 10 - 14 [NO
Q3.What are the criteria/parameters for identification of best educational practices/innovations ? Briefly mention any two innovative experiments undertaken at school level in India.
Q4.Differentiate between frequency polygon and histogram. Prepare a histogram and frequency polygon for the following distribution : Class Interval (C.I.) | Frequency
(f)
SECTION B
Attempt any four questions from this section in about
250 words each. Each question carries 12 marks. 4x12=48
Q5.What are the Constitutional provisions related to education ? Explain them briefly.
Q6.Explain the concept of educational research. Give suitable examples.
Q7.Write in brief about Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) Scheme.
Q8.Discuss various scales of measurement with the help of suitable examples.
Q9.What are the advantages and drawbacks of E-learning ?
Q10.Why does a researcher need to do review of related literature ?
Q11.Explain the significance of educational research with suitable examples.
SECTION C
Attempt any two questions from this section in about
125 words each. Each question carries 6 marks. 2x6=12
Q12.What are the different types of Interviews ?
Q13.What are the differences between quantitative and qualitative data ?
Q14.Write any five characteristics of Normal Probability Curve (NPC).
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