BPCG-172 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

BPCG-172 Youth, Gender and Identity: Guess Paper for Term-End Exam (TEE)

This structured guess paper for BPCG-172 (English/Hindi) is designed to align with the official IGNOU curriculum, focusing on high-scoring topics from previous years' Term-End Exams (June & Dec sessions). It includes chapter-wise question weightage, dynamic subheadings, and time management tips for a 3-hour exam.

Key Exam Patterns & Scoring Focus

• Block-1: Introduction
  • Focus on definitions of youth, gender, and identity (20-25% weightage).
  • Expected questions: Compare historical and contemporary perspectives on youth (short answer).
  • Case studies on identity formation in diverse cultural contexts (long answer).
• Block-2: Youth and Identity
  • Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development (15-20% weightage).
  • Critical analysis of identity crises in adolescence (short/long answer).
  • Role of peer groups and media in shaping youth identity (case study-based).
• Block-3: Gender and Identity
  • Gender socialization theories (Freud, Bowlby, and contemporary psychologists) (25-30% weightage).
  • Intersectionality of gender, class, and caste in identity formation (long answer).
  • Expected questions: Discuss gender roles in Indian families (short answer).
• Block-4: Challenges Related to Youth, Gender and Identity
  • Mental health challenges in youth (anxiety, depression, identity confusion) (20-25% weightage).
  • Social stigma and discrimination (e.g., LGBTQ+ identity, single parenthood) (case study-based).
  • Expected questions: Analyze government policies addressing youth mental health (long answer).

3-Hour Exam Time Management Tips

• Allocate 45 minutes for reading the question paper and planning answers.
• Prioritize Block-3 (Gender and Identity) and Block-2 (Youth and Identity) for higher weightage.
• Use the first hour for short answer questions (SAQs) and the next hour for long answer questions (LAQs).
• Spend 10-15 minutes revising key theories (e.g., Erikson, Freud) before submission.
• Avoid spending more than 15 minutes on a single question; move on and return if time permits.

Subject-Specific FAQs

• Q: Are case studies more important than theoretical questions?

  A: Both are equally weighted, but case studies (e.g., gender discrimination, identity crises) often carry higher marks due to their application-based nature.

• Q: How should I approach short answer questions (SAQs)?

  Use concise definitions, examples, and 2-3 key points per question. Avoid excessive detailing; focus on clarity and relevance.

Previous Year Paper Insights

• From 2018-2023, Block-3 (Gender and Identity) consistently had 3-4 long answer questions.