BPAE-144 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BPAE-144 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
SOCIAL POLICIES AND ADMINISTRATION
Structured previous year question paper for BPAE-144, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS
(GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BPAE-144 : SOCIAL POLICIES AND
ADMINISTRATION
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:Answer any five questions in about
400 words each by selecting at least two
questions from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Discuss on the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment and _ its associated organizations.
Q2.Write notes on Central Social Welfare Board, Family Counselling Centres and National Creche Scheme.
Q3.Assess the implementation of MGNREGA, 2005 so far in the country.
Q4.Explain National Food Security Act, 2013 and its features. Also appraise the public distribution system in the light of ensuring food security.
Section—II
Q5.Highlight the meaning and characteristics of social entrepreneurship and discuss it in the light of Indian context and SDGs.
Q6.Elaborate upon the constitutional safeguards applicable to SCs and STs. Also mention about the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
Q7.Explain various health initiatives undertaken in India. Also explain the National Nutrition Mission.
Q8.“Three different methods for estimating poverty have been propounded by various expert groups, expenditure surveys and committees.” Comment. 20 art