MPS-004 · June 2021 · English
IGNOU MPS-004 June 2021 Previous Year Question Paper
Comparative Politics: Issues and Trends
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-004, 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-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. Answer each question
in about 500 words. Each question carries
20 marks.
SECTION I
Q1.Analyse the meaning and scope of comparative politics.
Q2.Examine David Easton’s systems theory and its conceptual framework.
Q3.Discuss the evolution of political economy approach in comparative politics.
Q4.Critically analyse the Marxian theory of the origin of State.
Q5.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) Gandhian Perspective of Ram Rajya
(b) Hegel’s Concept of Civil Society
(c) Globalisation
(d) Marx’s view on Colonialism
SECTION II
Q6.Define multiculturalism and explain its basic characteristics.
Q7.Examine the concept of ethno-nationalism with the help of any ethnic group as an example.
Q8.Differentiate between Democracy and Dictatorship.
Q9.Explain the features and role of bureaucracy in developing societies.
Q10.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) Issues in Environment Debate
(b) Civil Society Movement
(c) Western Perspective of Human Rights
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