BPSE-144 · June 2023 · English

IGNOU BPSE-144 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

INTRODUCTION TO SOUTH ASIA

Structured previous year question paper for BPSE-144, June 2023 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

June, 2023

BPSE-144 : INTRODUCTION TO SOUTH ASIA

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : This paper has two Sections. Attempt five

questions in all . Attempt at least two from

each Section in about 400 words each. Each

question carries 20 marks.

Section—I

Q1.Explain the South Asian politics in cold war era.

Q2.Explain the presence of great powers in shaping the foreign policy of South Asian countries. [ 2 ]

Q3.Discuss the 2nd phase of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan and its impact on South Asia.

Q4.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each :

(a) Great Game

(b) Social Media in South Asia

Section—II

Q5.Explain the role of America during the cold war in South Asia.

Q6.What are the main ecological cris es in South Asia ? What could be done to minimize the damage ?

Q7.What is Tracts II Diplomacy in the context of South Asia ?

Q8.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each :

(a) Mass Media

(b) Multiculturalism 2023 -144 (Mass Media)