MPS-004 · June 2018 · English
IGNOU MPS-004 June 2018 Previous Year Question Paper
Comparative Politics: Issues and Trends
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-004, June 2018 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
पी) MASTER OF ARTS
WN (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
as Term-End Examination हि हु
June, 2018
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
Q1.What is the relevance of Comparative Politics ? Elaborate.
Q2.Critically examine the assumptions of the World System Approach and their relevance to political analysis.
Q3.Explain David Easton’s System Theory.
Q4.Examine the Marxian theory of the origin of the है state.
Q5.Critically analyse the relationship between civil society and the state. SECTION - II
Q6.| What do you understand by ethnicity ? Explain its basic characteristics.
Q7.Analyse the nature of ethnic movements and their impact on nation building.
Q8.Differentiate between confederation and federation with suitable examples.
Q9.Discuss the role of Political Parties ina democratic polity.
Q10.Analyse major developments in the evolution of the concept of Human Rights. MPS-004 2 ea.at.a.-004