BESE-142 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BESE-142 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
LIFELONG LEARNING
Structured previous year question paper for BESE-142, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 15 · Sections: 3
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL) (BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BESE-142 : LIFELONG LEARNING
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt all the three Sections as directed.
Sections A, B and C carry 40, 48 and
12 marks respectively. Questions under
particular Section carry equal marks.
Section—A
Note: Answer any two of the following
questions in about 500 words each.
2x20=40
Q1.Explain the relationship between poverty and lifelong learning with suitable examples.
Q2.Describe the concept of ‘Equivalency Programmes’. How can such programmes help in the upward educational mobility of adults neo-literates ?
Q3.Discuss the importance of lifelong learning as a global practice. Explain the influences of skill demand and supply as global practice.
Q4.“All places are learning places.” Justify the statement while discussing the relevance of learning societies, cities and regions for nurturing lifelong learning.
Section—B
Note: Answer any four of the following
questions in about 250 words each.
4x12=48
Q5.What were the components of lifelong learning during the regime of East India Company ? Explain.
Q6.“Learning in early childhood lays foundation for learning in future.” Justify this statement with examples.
Q7.Write a short note on ‘SWAYAM’ as an opportunity for the lifelong learners.
Q8.Explain how is lifelong learning implemented in European Union.
Q9.Briefly describe the components of lifelong learning in ancient India.
Q10.Differentiate between Adult Education and Functional Literacy.
Q11.Write a short note on Delors’ four pillars of learning.
Section—C
Note: Answer any two of the following
questions in about 125 words each.
6x2=12
Q12.What do you mean by praxis of lifelong learning in India ?
Q13.What do you mean by integration of lifelong learning with life-wide dimensions of learning ?
Q14.Write a brief note on contributions of Rabindranath Tagore to adult education.
Q15.Write the differences between problem- centered and need-based curriculum.