BESE-142 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BESE-142 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
LIFELONG LEARNING
Structured previous year question paper for BESE-142, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 15 · Sections: 5
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
BESE-142 : LIFELONG LEARNING
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:
(i) Attempt all three Sections A, B and
C that carry 40, 48 and 12 marks
respectively.
(ii) Questions under a particular Section
carry equal marks.
(iii) Attempt any two questions from
Section A, any four questions from
Section B and any two questions
from Section C.
Section—A
Note: Answer any two questions in about
500 words each. 2x20=40
Q1.Explain how self-motivated and self-oriented learners form the crucial category of participants of lifelong learning.
Q2.Describe the ingredients of lifelong learning in ancient, medieval and modern India.
Q3.Explain the importance of Delor’s four pillars of learning in the 21st century with reference to Indian context.
Q4.What are life skills ? Explain the role of life skills in promotion of lifelong learning.
Section—B
Note: Answer any four questions in about
250 words each. 4x12=48
Q5.Explain Gandhi’s concept of craft-centric education.
Q6.What is ‘National Qualification Framework (NQF) ?
Q7.Compare ‘lifelong learning’ with ‘lifewide learning’.
Q8.What is UNESCO’s orientation to lifelong learning for active citizenship ?
Q9.Explain briefly the different kinds of functional literacy.
Q10.“Learning in_ early’ childhood lays foundations for learning in future.” Explain.
Q11.Briefly discuss the concept of ‘Learning Communities’.
Section—C
Note: Answer any two questions in about
125 words each. 2x6=12
Q12.What is ‘integration of learning’ ?
Q13.Who is responsible for modern workplace learning ?
Q14.List the components of lifelong learning in pre-historic age.
Q15.What are the four quadrants of Online Education as per SWAYAM ?