MPS-003 · June 2021 · English
IGNOU MPS-003 June 2021 Previous Year Question Paper
India: Democracy and Development
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-003, June 2021 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
June, 2021
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.What was the debate on control and planning at the time of Independence ?
Q2.Discuss the role of military in politics. How do you see it in the Indian context ?
Q3.Examine the nature of relationship between the executive and judiciary in India.
Q4.What is meant by LPG package ? What role has it played in development economics of India ?
Q5.Do you agree with the statement that political parties are instruments of empowerment of people ? Give reasons for your answer.
SECTION II
Q6.Discuss the changing nature of local self-government after the enactment of 734 and 74‘) Constitutional amendments.
Q7.Describe reasons for migration from rural to urban areas and its consequences.
Q8.Describe the evolution of religious politics in India and its consequences.
Q9.Analyse the paradigm shift from women in development to gender and development.
Q10.Examine the performance of democracy in India in the last six decades. 20 MPS-003 2 am I