BPSE-144 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BPSE-144 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
INTRODUCTION TO SOUTH ASIA
Structured previous year question paper for BPSE-144, June 2025 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, 2025
BPSE-144 : INTRODUCTION TO SOUTH ASIA
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : 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 in detail the struggle for freedom and nationalism in South Asia.
Q2.Write a note on South Asia as a region by explaining in detail the important political, economic and social factors shaping it.
Q3.What do you understand by Political Processes ? What major trends do you see in Political processes in South Asia in general and India in particular ?
Q4.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Role of Media as a Fourth Estate in South Asia
(b) Political structures in Bangladesh
Section—II
Q5.Explain in detail the major water disputes in the region of South Asia. How do these affect the regional cooperation ?
Q6.Write a detailed note on SAARC as a regional organization. What are the major challenges associated with its working and functioning ?
Q7.What do you understand by the term ‘Human Development’ ? Explain the regional imbalances in South Asia associated with it.
Q8.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Civil Society in South Asia
(b) Migration and Development in South Asia