MPS-004 · June 2014 · English
IGNOU MPS-004 June 2014 Previous Year Question Paper
Comparative Politics: Issues and Trends
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-004, June 2014 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
12985 (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
June, 2014
MPS-004 : COMPARATIVE POLITICS - ISSUES AND
TRENDS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two
questions from each section. All questions carry
equal marks. Each question is to be answered in
about 500 words.
SECTION I 7
Q1.Discuss the contemporary significance of Comparative Politics.
Q2.Trace the evolution of political economy as a comparative approach.
Q3.Describe the salient features of the Social- Democratic perspective of State.
Q4.Discuss the role of the bureaucracy in post-colonial society.
Q5.Examine the views of classical political economists on civil society.
SECTION II
Q6.Examine the impact of globalization on state sovereignty.
Q7.Comment on the position and role of the MNCs in a globalising world.
Q8.Discuss the anti-colonial approach ४0 nationalism.
Q9.Distinguish between self-determination and secession.
Q10.Examine the revolutionary mode of constitution-making. MPS-004 2 MPS-004 4 10.000