BESE-142 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BESE-142 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
LIFELONG LEARNING
Structured previous year question paper for BESE-142, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 15 · Sections: 3
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BESE-142 : LIFELONG LEARNING
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Attempt all the three Sections.
(ii) Sections A, B and C carry 40 marks, 48
marks and 12 marks respectively.
Questions under particular Section carry
equal marks.
(iii) Attempt any two questions from Section
A, any four from Section B and any two
from Section C.
Section—A
Note : Answer any two of the following question s in
about 500 words each. 2×20=40
Q1.Discuss the relevance of learning societies, cities and regions for nurturing lifelong learning.
Q2.Explain different kinds of functional literacy and their significance in lifelong learning.
Q3.Describe the development s in lifelong learning during independent India.
Q4.Describe the UNESCO g uidelines on Recognition, Validation and Accreditation (RVA) of prior learning.
Section—B
Note : Answer any four of the following question s
in about 250 words each. 4×12=48
Q5.Explain how face -to-face, open and distance learning and online modes of learning form the essential modes for lifelong learning. [ 3 ]
Q6.Describe the views of Mahatma Gandhi o n adult education.
Q7.Explain the role of lifelong learning in achieving the Sustainable Development Goa ls (SDGs).
Q8.What is Community of Practice (CoP) ? What are the types of CoP ?
Q9.Discuss different types of curriculum for lifelong learning.
Q10.What are t he principles of equivalency of programmes ?
Q11.Describe the present status of National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) in India.
Section—C
Note : Answer any two of the following question s in
about 125 words each. 2×6=12
Q12.What do you understand by absolute poverty ? [ 4 ]
Q13.What is the role of Government in promotion of lifelong learning ?
Q14.What is the significance of the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) ?
Q15.What are the future perspectives of lifelong learning ? 2023 -142
(ii)
(iii) 2×20=40 4×12=48 2×6=12