MPS-001 · December 2020 · English
IGNOU MPS-001 December 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
Political Theory
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-001, December 2020 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL
SCIENCE) (MPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2020
MPS-001 : POLITICAL THEORY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Answer five questions in all, selecting at
least two questions from each Section.
Answer each question in about 500 words.
All questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.“Modern political theory attempted to build a Science of Politics.” In the light of this statement, discuss the features of modern political theory.
Q2.Explain the evolution and growth of democracy in the 20th century.
Q3.Define sovereignty and differentiate between real and titular sovereignty.
Q4.Discuss Gandhi’s views on non-violence.
Q5.Describe the contribution of Karl Marx to Political theory.
Section—II
Q6.Discuss the meaning, characteristics and kinds of fundamentalism.
Q7.Enumerate the various theories of nationalism.
Q8.Write an essay on relationship between civil society and state.
Q9.Distinguish between the concept of power and authority.
Q10.Write short notes on the following :
(i) Legal theory of right
(ii) Causes of political violence