BPYG-171 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BPYG-171 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
APPLIED ETHICS
Structured previous year question paper for BPYG-171, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL) (PHILOSOPHY)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BPYG -171 :APPLED ETHES
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Candidates are required to attempt any five
questions in total, such that at least two
questions are attempted from each Section.
The word limit for each question is
400 words. All questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.What do you understand by the term ‘Bioethics’ ?
Q2.Discuss some key bioethical issues in brief. 20 [2] BPYG
Q3.What do you understand by ‘Professional Ethics’ ? Why does ethical principle matter in any profession ?
Q4.Explain whether or not ‘Freedom of Expression’ can be regarded as being an ‘Absolute Right’.
Q5.Write notes on any two of the following in about
(a) Value of life
(b) Difference between ‘internalism’ and ‘externalism’
(c) Coherentism
Section—II
Q6.“Medical ethics is not based on applying a fixed set of rules, but it is situation based.” Elaborate with practical examples.
Q7.What are the two major theories of punishment ?
Q8.Discuss the argument given for and against capital punishment. 20 [3] BPYG
Q9.Write a note on the traditional/religious and philosophical views concerning animal rights.
Q10.Write notes on any two of the following in about
(a) Difference between ethical and unethical hacking
(b) Importance of corporate governance
(c) Significance of business ethics [4] 87४6 474 [6] BPYG