BPSE-144 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BPSE-144 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
INTRODUCTION TO SOUTH ASIA
Structured previous year question paper for BPSE-144, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) IN
POLITICAL SCIENCE/ B. A. (GENERAL)
(BAPSH/BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BPSE–144 : AN INTRODUCTION TO SOUTH ASIA
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : This question paper has two Sections.
Answer any five questions, selecting at least
two questions from each Section in about
400 wards each. Each question carries
20 marks.
Section—I
Q1.Explain the geo -strategic importance of South Asia.
Q2.Write a note on Security Dynamics of South Asia.
Q3.Define Human Development and discuss the challenges to it. 20 [ 2 ]
Q4.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 2×10=20
(a) Transnational Organized Crimes
(b) Globalization
Section—II
Q5.Explain changing trends of development and their impact on environment in South Asia.
Q6.Write a note on political structures and processes in Sri Lanka.
Q7.Explain changing nature and characteristics of armed conflicts in South Asia.
Q8.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 2×10=20
(a) The ‘Global War on Terror’
(b) ‘Sir Creek Line’ Dispute [ 3 ] BPSE–144 2023 –144 [ 4 ] BPSE–144 2×10=20 2×10=20