BPSE-146 · December 2023 · English

IGNOU BPSE-146 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PEACE BUILDING

Structured previous year question paper for BPSE-146, December 2023 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2

Verified: 24 Aug 2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS)

POLITICAL SCIENCE / BACHELOR OF

ARTS (GENERAL)

(BAPSH/BAG)

Term-End Examination

December, 2023

BPSE–146 : CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND

PEACE BUILDING

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : This paper has two Sections. Answer five

questions in total, choosing at least two from

each Section. Each question carries 20 marks

and is to be answered in 400 words.

Section—I

Q1.Distinguish between violent and non -violent conflicts.

Q2.Discuss different kinds of threat s in international conflict.

Q3.Analyse the ‘Nature vs. Nurture’ debate. [ 2 ]

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

(a) Human Needs theory

(b) Relative Deprivation theory

Section—II

Q5.Explain the importance of mass media and its role in conflict resolution.

Q6.Explain Gene Sharp’s ideas of strategic non - violence.

Q7.Examine the role of United Nation s in maintaining International Peace.

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

(a) Birmingham Campaign

(b) Sharpeville Massacre [ 3 ] BPSE–146 2023 –146 [ 4 ] BPSE–146 &II