BPYG-172 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BPYG-172 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
Structured previous year question paper for BPYG-172, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 2
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL) PHILOSOPHY
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 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—I
Q1.What do you understand by Religion ?
Q2.Discuss the meaning and nature of religion.
Q3.Write an essay on the distinction between religion and philosophy of religion.
Q4.What do you understand by religious language ? Discuss the non-assertive interpretations of religious language.
Q5.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Anthropological origin of religion
(b) Proof of existence of God
(c) Mysticism
Section—II
Q6.Discuss in detail different viewpoints on the problem of evil.
Q7.Explain the concept of plurality as a way of life.
Q8.Define religious fundamentalism and terrorism. Do you think that religious fundamentalism and terrorism possess a threat to democracy ? Justify your answer.
Q9.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Theism and Atheism
(b) Religious Pluralism
(c) Feminist philosophy of religion