BPYG-171 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU BPYG-171 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
APPLIED ETHICS
Structured previous year question paper for BPYG-171, June 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL) (PHILOSOPHY)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
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 ethical issues associated with technology and innovation.
Q3.Can “Freedom of Expression” be considered an absolute right or not ? Explain.
Q4.Write notes on any two of the following in about
(a) Difference between ‘Morality’ and ‘Ethics’
(b) Is-Ought Gap
(c) “Normative Ethics”
Section—II
Q5.“Medical Ethics is not based on applying a fixed set of rules, but it is situation based.” Elaborate with practical examples.
Q6.What are the arguments of abolitionist and retentionist positions in the context of capital punishment ? Discuss.
Q7.What is inherent value ? Do animals possess inherent value ? Discuss.
Q8.Write notes on any two of the following in about
(a) Environmental Ethics
(b) Climate Change (०) Anthropocentric Ethics