BPSE-144 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BPSE-144 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
INTRODUCTION TO SOUTH ASIA
Structured previous year question paper for BPSE-144, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL)/B. A. (HONS.)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
(BAG/BAPSH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BPSE-144 : INTRODUCTION TO SOUTH ASIA
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt five questions in all. Attempt at
least two questions from each Section in
about 400 words each. Each question carries
20 marks.
Section—I
Q1.Explain in detail the political, economic and social dimensions of South Asia as a region.
Q2.Write a note on diversity and pluralism in South Asia and major challenges associated with it.
Q3.What do you understand by Political Structures ? What major changing trends do you see in Political Processes in South Asia in general ?
Q4.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Track II Diplomacy in South Asia
(b) Environment issues in South Asia
Section—II
Q5.Write a detailed note on dynamics of South Asian Security. What are the major issues, trends and challenges associated with security in the region ?
Q6.What are the major territorial disputes in South Asia ? Also explain how these affect the process of regional cooperation in the region.
Q7.Explain in detail the role of Taliban in shaping political structures and processes in Afghanistan.
Q8.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) South Asia during Cold War
(b) Armed conflicts in South Asia aif