BPAE-144 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BPAE-144 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
SOCIAL POLICIES AND ADMINISTRATION
Structured previous year question paper for BPAE-144, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BPAE-144 : SOCIAL POLICIES AND
ADMINISTRATION
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five of the following questions,
selecting at least two from each Section.
Answer each question in about 400 words.
All questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Explain the concept of social policy and its principles.
Q2.Elaborate upon the commissions and corporations that are associated with social justice and empowerment. 20 [ 2 ]
Q3.Write a note on poverty estimation methods in India and the current level of poverty.
Q4.Explain the salient features of the National Food Security Act, 2013 and examine the public distribution system, as existing in the country.
Section—II
Q5.Critically assess the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 in the country.
Q6.Examine the role of the N ational Commission for Scheduled Castes and National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
Q7.Elucidate the role of non -governmental organizations and community based organizations in promoting de -addiction and ensuring social justice for sexual minorities.
Q8.What are the dimensions of social entrepreneurship and what are its linkages with sustainable development goals ? 20 [ 3 ] BPAE–144 2023 [ 4 ] BPAE–144 &II