BPSE-142 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU BPSE-142 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
INDIA’S FOREIGN POLICY IN CHANGING WORLD
Structured previous year question paper for BPSE-142, June 2023 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
June, 2023
BPSE-142 :NDBA'S FOREEN POLLY N
CHANG NG WORLD
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:Answer five questions in all, selecting at
least two questions from each Section in
about 400 words. Each question carries
20 marks.
Section—I
Q1.Elaborate the foreign policy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Q2.Discuss the objectives of India’s foreign policy. [2] BPSE
Q3.How did the end of cold war impact India-China relations ? Elaborate.
Q4.Write short notes in about 200 words each on the following :
(a) Gujral Doctrine
(b) Act East Policy
Section—II
Q5.Explain Indias foreign policy in post-cold war period.
Q6.What is Belt and Road initiative ? Explain.
Q7.Identify the major issues in India-Sri Lanka bilateral relations.
Q8.Write short notes in about 200 words each on the following :
(a) SAGAR
(b) ‘New Great Game’ in Central Asia. [3] BPSE -142 (®)IsNtet Sif#e4 (Gujral Doctrine) in Central Asia)