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