MPS-001 · June 2013 · English

IGNOU MPS-001 June 2013 Previous Year Question Paper

Political Theory

Structured previous year question paper for MPS-001, June 2013 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 12

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

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Q1.(POLITICAL SCIENCE) _ Term-End Examination June, 2013 MPS-001 : POLITICAL THEORY Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100 Note: Answer any five of the following questions selecting at least two from each section. Each question carries 20 marks and is to be answered in about 500 words. SECTION - I

Q2.| Why should we study political theory ? Explain in your own words.

Q3.Critically examine the relationship between equality and liberty.

Q4.Write an essay on Group-Differentiated Citizenship.

Q5.Discuss the relationship between state and civil society.

Q6.| Why should a citizen obey the government ? Explain. SECTION - II

Q7.What do you understand by libertarianism ?

Q8.Explain in your own words. |

Q9.Describe the salient features of Mao Zedong’s political thought.

Q10.Enumerate the core characteristics of Fundamentalism.

Q11.Write an essay on non-violent action as a technique.

Q12.Examine the communitarian position on state neutrality. MPS-001 2 ET IEE ——— ee ee