BPYG-171 · June 2022 · English

IGNOU BPYG-171 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper

APPLIED ETHICS

Structured previous year question paper for BPYG-171, June 2022 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2

Verified: 24 Aug 2026

B. A. (GENERAL) PHILOSOPHY

(BAG)

Term-End Examination

June, 2022

BPYG-171 : APPLIED ETHICS

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 is Bioethics ? Briefly discuss some key bioethical issues.

Q2.Explain the values involved in technology. 20 [ 2 ]

Q3.Can ‘freedom of expression’ be considered an absolute right or not ? Explain.

Q4.Write notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 10+10

(a) Difference between ‘Ethics’ and ‘Morality’

(b) ‘Is-Ought’ Gap

(c) Personhood

Section–II

Q5.Discuss in detail the four principles of medical ethics.

Q6.Discuss some of the ethical issues surrounding the scope and limits of reproductive rights.

Q7.Write a note on Peter Singer’s views on Utilitarianism and Animal Rights.

Q8.Write notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 10+10

(a) Media and Cyberspace

(b) Print Media·

(c) Value of Life 2022 -171 [ 4 ]