BPYC-131 · June 2022 · English
IGNOU BPYC-131 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
INDIAN PHILOSOPHY
Structured previous year question paper for BPYC-131, June 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 6
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
(BDP) (B. A. PHILOSOPHY)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022
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 N os. 1 and 2 should
be in about 400 words each.
Q1.Delineate the philosophy of Bhagvadgita.
Q2.Give a detailed account of theory of causatio n according to Sa khya Philosophy.
Q3.How does Isavasya Upanishad reconcile among the path of renunciation, action and devotion ? Discuss. 20 Write a detailed note on the doctrine of dependent origination of Buddhism.
Q4.Answer any two of the following questions in about 200 words each :
(a) Explain the means of liberation according to Madhva. 10
(b) How wou ld you explain modification of itta according to Yoga Philosophy ? 10
(c) Do you a gree that the fourth prasna of Prasna Upanishad deals with the transition from gross to the subtle world ?
(d) What do you understand by Vyakarn a, Chandas and Nirukta ?
Q5.Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :
(a) Describe the theory of erroneous perception in Advaita. 5
(b) Explain Nyaya theory of Asatkaryavada. 5
(c) Describe Upamana according to Mima sa Philosophy. 5
(d) Explain the t heory of illusion according to Charvaka. 5
(e) What is the meaning of Tat tvmasi in Uddyalaka’s exposition ? 5
(f) Write a short note on Vaisnava Philosophy of Chaitanya.
Q6.Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each :
(a) Nityavibhuti 4
(b) Kevalapramana and Anupramana 4
(c) Satkaryavada 4
(d) Virupa 4
(e) Jagat in Advaitavedanta 4
(f) Meaning of Darsana 4
(g) Rajadharma according to Bhishma 4
(h) Vaishnavism 4 2022 -131
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