BPYG-172 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BPYG-172 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
Structured previous year question paper for BPYG-172, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL) PHILOSOPHY (BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BPYG-172 : PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:
(i) Answer five questions in all,
selecting at least two questions from
each Section.
(ii) Each question is to be answered in
about 400 words.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
Section—A
Q1.What is the problem of ‘Evil’ ? Explain the logical problem of evil in detail.
Q2.What is a theological sentence ? Write a note on the non-assertive interpretation of theological sentences.
Q3.What do you understand by Omnipresent ? Do you agree that “God is omnipresent” ? Substantiate your answer.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Kalam argument for the existence of God
(b) Religious pluralism
(c) Philosophy of Religion
Section—B
Q5.Discuss and analyze psychological perspective regarding the origin of Religion.
Q6.Discuss and analyze feminist critique of Religion.
Q7.Write an essay on inter-religious dialogue.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Soul-building theodicy
(b) Best of all possible worlds theodicy
(c) Indian version of secularism