BPYG-172 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BPYG-172 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
Structured previous year question paper for BPYG-172, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL) (PHILOSOPHY)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BPYG -172 :PHLOSOPHY OFRELE DN
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Answer five questions in all, selecting at
least two questions from each Section. Each
question is to be answered in about
400 words. All questions carry equal marks.
Section—A
Q1.What is the meaning of Religion ? Explain anthropological origin of religion.
Q2.Discuss omnipotent and omnipresent as the two main attributes of God.
Q3.Define atheism and agnosticism. Elaborate arguments for the same. 20 [2] BPYG
Q4.Write notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Moral argument for existence of God
(b) Deism
(c) Pantheism
Section—B
Q5.What are the two important ways in which the relationship between religions is conceived ? Discuss.
Q6.Write a philosophical essay on secularism.
Q7.Illustrate salient features of religion.
Q8.Write notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Problem of evil
(b) God as creator
(c) Religious experience [3] BPYG -172 [4] BPYG -172