BPSE-146 · December 2025 · English

IGNOU BPSE-146 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PEACE BUILDING

Structured previous year question paper for BPSE-146, December 2025 session.

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

Verified: 24 Aug 2026

B. A. (GENERAL)/B. A. (HONOURS)

POLITICAL SCIENCE

(BAG/BAPSh)

Term-End Examination

December, 2025

BPSE-146 : CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND

PEACE BUILDING

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : The paper has two Sections. Answer five

questions in total, choosing at least two

questions from each Section. Each

question carries 20 marks. Answer each

question in about 400 words.

Section—I

Q1.Explain the sources of conflict.

Q2.Describe the meaning and importance of peace building.

Q3.What is conflict escalation in contemporary times ? Discuss.

Q4.Write short notes on the following in about

(a) JP model of peace initiative

(b) Interfaith dialogue

Section—II

Q5.Why do conflicts occur over resources ?

Q6.What is economic conflict ? How can that be overcome ?

Q7.Describe socio-economic theories of conflict.

Q8.Write short notes on the following in about

(a) Border conflicts

(b) Positive peace