IGNOU MPS-004 June 2013 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.10) “I Term-End Examination eo June, 2013 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. Each question is to be answered in about 500 words. All questions carry equal marks.

Q2.What do you understand by Comparative Method ? Discuss its contemporary significance.

Q3.Critically evaluate the theory of Dependency.

Q4.Describe the features of Civil Society. How is it related to state ?

Q5.What impact do international organizations have on powers and nature of the state ?

Q6.Crically examine Marxist Approach to the study of Nationalism.

Q7.Analyse the merits and demerits of consociationalism as a method of power sharing in multi-ethnic societies.

Q8.Describe and evaluate the essential characteristics of Democratic regimes.

Q9.Describe the party systems in the United States of America.

Q10.Write an essay on the effect of globalisation on poverty and human development.

Q11.Explain the factors responsible for North-South divide on environmental issues.