MPS-004 · December 2016 · English
IGNOU MPS-004 December 2016 Previous Year Question Paper
Comparative Politics: Issues and Trends
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-004, December 2016 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
प्छ (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
rs Term-End Examination
_ December, 2016
MPS-004 : COMPARATIVE POLITICS - ISSUES
AND TRENDS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two from
each section. Answer each question in about 500 words.
Each question carries 20 marks.
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SECTION - I
Q1.Discuss the Marxian perspective of the state highlighting its differences with the liberal perspective.
Q2.‘The post-colonial state dominates the politics as well as the civil society because of its over-developed superstructure’. Discuss.
Q3.Briefly explain the hyperglobalist, skeptic and transformationalist positions on globalisation.
Q4.Write a short note on any two of the following in
(a) Comparative method
(b) Structural-functionalism
(c) Dependency theory of Andre Gunder Frank SECTION - II
Q5.| MNCs perpetuate under-development. Discuss.
Q6.Write a short note on any two of the following in
(a) The concept of self-determination.
(b) Marxist approach to nationalism.
(c) Role of religion in anti-colonial struggles. प्र. Critically examine multiculturalism as a means to accommodate ethnic minorities.
Q7.Examine the current thinking on human development.
Q8.Briefly describe the dominant feminist perspectives on women and development.
Q9.Examine the key issues in the environment and development debate. MPS-004 2 (०) eres Tehd (method)