BPYC-101 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BPYC-101 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY : PERSPECTIVES, ISSUES AND EARLY HISTORY
Structured previous year question paper for BPYC-101, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 7
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (MAJOR PHILOSOPHY)
(BAFPY)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BPYC-101 : INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY :
PERSPECTIVES, ISSUES AND EARLY HISTORY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answer to question nos. 1 and 2 should
be in about 400 words each.
Q1.Discuss in detail the main philosophical ideas of Chhandogya Upanishad.
Q2.Explain the nature of self and means of self- realization in Katha Upanishad.
Q3.Explain the metaphysical views of Buddhism and Jainism.
Q4.Write an essay on the theory of knowledge of Plato.
Q5.Answer any two of the following questions in about 200 words each :
(a) Explain the doctrine of ‘Dependent Origination (Pratitya Samutpada)’. 10
(b) How does Nasadiya Sukta explain the origin of universe ? Explain. 10
(c) How does Indian Materialism prove the existence of consciousness ? 10
(d) Discuss the concept of ‘being’ according to Parmenides.
Q6.Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :
(a) Describe the flux theory of Heraclitus. 5
(0) Discuss briefly the philosophy of Bhagvadgita. 5
(c) Explain Jivan Mukti and Videh Mukti. 5
(d) Write a note on the ‘Socratic method’. 5
(e) What is the theory of act and potency of Aristotle ? Explain briefly. 5
(f) Write a note on Sophist’s ethics.
Q7.Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each :
(a) Rationalism 4
(b) Vedangas 4
(c) Moksha in Upanishads 4
(d) Concept of Rta 4
(e) Axiology 4
(f) Bhakti Marga 4
(g) Significance of Om 4
(h) Atom theory of Democritus