BPYC-102 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BPYC-102 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
ETHICS
Structured previous year question paper for BPYC-102, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 7
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (MAJOR PHILOSOPHY)
(BAFPY)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BPYC-102 : ETHICS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:
(i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to question nos. 1 and 2
should be in about 400 words each.
Q1.What is Moral Relativism ? What are the different types of Moral Relativism ? Explain.
Q2.What is Ethical Subjectivism ? Discuss David Hume’s views on Ethical Subjectivism.
Q3.Explain Virtue Ethics of Aristotle. Present a critical appraisal of virtue ethics.
Q4.What is moral action according to Immanuel Kant ? Explain the philosophical views on moral action.
Q5.Answer any two of the following questions in about 200 words each :
(a) Differentiate between categorical imperative and hypothetical imperative.
(b) Discuss the Buddhist and Jain outlook on moral action. 10
(c) Explain the relation between reason and morality. 10
(d) Explain the basic assumptions of Mill’s Utilitarianism.
Q6.Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :
(a) Describe Plato’s cardinal virtues. 5
(b) Why is natural moral law universally valid ? Explain. 5
(c) What are the different approaches of studying ethics ? 5
(d) Write a short note on Metaethics. 5
(e) Explain the significance of prescriptivism in moral philosophy. 5
(f) What is naturalistic fallacy ? Explain.
Q7.Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each :
(a) Christian vices 4
(b) Buddhism on moral action 4
(c) Moral absolutism 4
(d) Emotivism 4
(e) Role of Free Will in moral action 4
(f) Human dignity 4
(g) Ethical Altruism 4
(h) Relation between religion and ethics 4 (@) Afri Wroatita (Ethical Altruism)