MPS-003 · December 2018 · English

IGNOU MPS-003 December 2018 Previous Year Question Paper

India: Democracy and Development

Structured previous year question paper for MPS-003, December 2018 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

— MASTER OF ARTS

N (POLITICAL SCIENCE)

2 Term-End Examination

N December, 2018

MPS-003 : INDIA : DEMOCRACY AND

DEVELOPMENT

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

न aceon

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._ Explain the Directive Principles of State Policy as guidelines to the state to bring about socio-economic transformation.

Q2.Discuss the notion of social inequality with reference to caste hierarchy in India.

Q3.What is parliamentary sovereignty ? Is it subject to judicial review ?

Q4.Critically examine judical activism in India.

Q5.| What are the main provisions of the 734 and 74th Constitutional amendments with regard to Panchayati Raj System ? MPS-003 1 PTO. — SECTION - II

Q6.Discuss the various farmers’ movements in contemporary India.

Q7.Howare the political parties different from interest groups ?

Q8.Discuss the relationship between gender and development.

Q9.What are the indicators of sustainable development ?

Q10.Write short notes on the following (about 200 words each) :

(a) democracy and good governance.

(b) LPG package in development economics. MPS-003 2 at - IT