BPYC-131 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BPYC-131 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
INDIAN PHILOSOPHY
Structured previous year question paper for BPYC-131, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(B. A. PHILOSOPHY) (BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BPYC-131 : INDIAN PHILOSOPHY
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.Describe the salient features of Indian Philosophy.
Q2.Write a note on Anumana Pramana of Nyaya.
Q3.How does the Carvaka philosophy criticize Anumana ?
Q4.Discuss the central ideas of the Upanisads.
Q5.Write a note on the philosophical underpinnings of the Ramayana.
Q6.Answer any two of the following questions in about 200 words each :
(a) What is the nature of Brahman according to Mundaka Upanisad. 10
(b) What a note on Pratityasamutpada of Buddhism. 10
(c) What are the philosophical implications of Tajjalaniti ? 10
(d) Describe the four Noble Truths.
Q7.Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :
(a) Draw a comparison between the theory of Karma proposed by Buddhism and the Gita. 5
(b) Critically evaluate Syadavada of Jainism. 5
(c) How does Sarnkhya prove the existence of Prakrti ? 5
(d) Write a note on Kevala Pramana of Madhvacarya. 5
(e) Describe the nature of Bondage in Kashmir Saivism. 5
(f) Compare Vipritakhyativada and Anyathakhyativada.
Q8.Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each :
(a) Paravidya 4
(b) Sabdapramana 4
(c) Vedangas 4
(d) Avidya in Sankara’s Philosophy 4
(e) Astanga Yoga 4
(f) Asatkaryavada 4
(g) Bhakti Yoga 4
(09) Pafich Mahavratas of Jainism