MPS-001 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU MPS-001 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
Political Theory
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-001, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE) (MPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
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.What a note on modern political theory.
Q2.Trace the historical background of Democracy.
Q3.Discuss the meaning of Rights.
Q4.Elaborate upon either positive or negative liberty.
Q5.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Equality vs. Inequality
(b) Political Equality [ 2 ]
Section—II
Q6.Elaborate upon John Rawls’ theory of justice.
Q7.Discuss the concept of Autonomy.
Q8.Explain the Marxist concept of Citizenship.
Q9.Write a note on John Austin’s concept of sovereignty.
Q10.What do you understand by civil society ? Explain. 2023 -001 &II