BPYI-101 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BPYI-101 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
APPLIED ETHICS
Structured previous year question paper for BPYI-101, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (MAJOR) PHILOSOPHY
(BAFPY)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
BPYI-101 : APPLIED ETHICS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:
(i) Candidates are required to attempt
five questions in total, such that at
least two questions are attempted
from each Section.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) The word limit for each question is
400 words.
Section—I
Q1.Write an essay on Peter Singer’s ‘Preference Utilitarianism’ and ‘Animal Rights’.
Q2.Discuss some of the ethical issues surrounding the scope and limits of reproductive rights.
Q3.Explain the internal and external values involved in technology.
Q4.Write notes on any two of the following in @) Surrogacy 10
(ii) Causes of climate change 10
(ii) Data breach and hacking
Section—II
Q5.What are the two major theories of punishment ? Discuss the arguments given for and against capital punishment.
Q6.Explain the essential characteristics and significance of business ethics.
Q7.What are the causes and consequences of terrorism ? How do you understand terrorism in the context of ethics ?
Q8.Write notes on any two of the following in @ Arguments for and against Euthanasia Gi) Internalism and Externalism 10
(iii) Difference between animal-centric and biocentric ethics 10 Gi) ata ak wea