BPSE-142 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BPSE-142 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
INDIA’S FOREIGN POLICY IN CHANGING WORLD
Structured previous year question paper for BPSE-142, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
AND BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS.)
PROGRAMME (CBCS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BPSE-142 :NDA'S FOREEN POLLY N
CHANG NG WORLD
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:Answer any five questions in about
400 words each. Select at least two questions
from each Section. All questions carry equal
marks.
Section—I
Q1.Explain the factors shaping the foreign policy of India.
Q2.Discuss the significance of non-alignment as the founding principle of India’s foreign policy. 20 [2] BPSE
Q3.Explain the role of different institutions which frame the foreign policy of India.
Q4.Write short notes in 200 words on each of the following :
(a) Panchsheel Agreement 10
(b) Cricket Diplomacy
Section—II
Q5.Explain India-China relations.
Q6.Describe India-Russia relations since the end of the cold war.
Q7.Describe the border issues in India-China relations.
Q8.Write short notes in 200 words on each of the following :
(a) Kargil War, 1999 10
(b) Act East Policy 10 [3] BPSE -142 [4] BPSE -142