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