MPS-003 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU MPS-003 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
India: Democracy and Development
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-003, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL
SCIENCE) (MPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
MPS-003 : INDIA : DEMOCRACY AND
DEVELOPMENT
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.Discuss the role of socialist thinking in the Indian National Movement.
Q2.Critically examine the nature of caste - inequalities in India.
Q3.Analyse the political economy approach to development.
Q4.Examine the working of Judiciary in India.
Q5.Discuss the working of federal system in India.
Section—II
Q6.Write short notes on the following in about 250 words each :
(a) Peasant Movement in India
(b) Democracy and Interest groups in India [ 3 ]
Q7.Critically examine the development and gender justice.
Q8.Discuss the factors responsible for regionalism in India.
Q9.Describe reasons for migration from rural to urban areas and its consequences.