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