MPS-001 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU MPS-001 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
Political Theory
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-001, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL
SCIENCE) (MPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
MPS -001 :POLITEAL 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.Distinguish among political theory, political philosophy and political science. [2] MPS -001
Q2.Discuss the role of equality in contemporary societies.
Q3.Outline different types of duties and suggest their implications.
Q4.Briefly explain the nationalism and discuss contemporary developments in the area of nationalism.
Q5.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Democratic socialism
(b) Individualism
Section—II
Q6.Write an essay on Gandhian concept of Satyagraha.
Q7.“The Government that governs the least is the best.” Elucidate the concept and meaning of liberalism in the light of above statement.
Q8.What is Lenin’s theory of imperialism ? Discuss.
Q9.Trace the origin of the term feminism and enumerate types of feminism.
Q10.Write a note on Edmund Burke as a conservative thinker. aif [4] MPS -001