MPSE-003 · December 2020 · English
IGNOU MPSE-003 December 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
Western Political Thought
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-003, December 2020 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 11 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL
SCIENCE) (MPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2020
MPSE-003 : WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT
(PLATO TO MARX)
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note :
(i) Attempt five questions in all, selecting at
least two questions from each Section.
(ii) Answer each question in about
400 words.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Identify the major characteristics of Western Political Thought.
Q2.Discuss and comment on Aristotle’s theory of justice.
Q3.Describe St. Augustine’s views on_ state, property and slavery. Lot-Il 2.1. 0.
Q4.Discuss critically Machiavelli's views in “The Prince”.
Q5.Evaluate Hobbes’ understanding of human nature and natural rights.
Section—II
Q6.Describe and examine Tocqueville’s views on religion.
Q7.How does J. S. Mill justify equal rights for women ?
Q8.Explain the basic characteristics of Bentham’s theory of Utilitarianism.
Q9.Describe Burke’s critique of Natural Rights and Social Contract.
Q10.Explain Karl Marx’s statement, “The economic structure of society, constituted by its relations of production is the real foundation of society.” aif
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