MPSE-001 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU MPSE-001 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
India and the World
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-001, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
(MPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
MPSE-001 : INDIA AND THE WORLD
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt five questions in all. Select at
least two questions from each Section. All
questions carry equal marks. Answer
each question in about 400 words.
Section—A
Q1.Discuss the Realist and Idealist perspectives in the study of Indian foreign policy.
Q2.How does economic status determine foreign policy options ?
Q3.Critically evaluate Nehru’s foreign policy.
Q4.Explain Indian foreign policy during post- cold war period.
Q5.Comment on India’s role in SAARC.
Section—B
Q6.What are India’s security and economic concerns in West Asia ?
Q7.Evaluate India-Africa relations.
Q8.Explain India’s disarmament policy.
Q9.Discuss the Tamil factors in India-Sri Lanka relations.
Q10.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Indo-Soviet Treaty of 1971
(b) Humanitarian Intervention