MPSE-003 · June 2016 · English
IGNOU MPSE-003 June 2016 Previous Year Question Paper
Western Political Thought
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-003, June 2016 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 11
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
N MASTER OF ARTS
& (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
2 Term-End Examination
June, 2016
MPSE-003 : WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT
(FROM PLATO TO MARX)
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt five questions in all selecting at least two from
each section. Each question be answered in about
400 words. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION - I
Q1.How was Aristotle’s methodology and vision different from that of his teacher Plato ? Elaborate.
Q2.Describe the Machiavelli’s thoughts on politics and forms of government.
Q3.“Natural Law constitutes an integral part of Lock’s moral and political theory”. Comment.
Q4.Critically examine Rousseau’s conception of the General Will.
Q5.Write an essay on Edmund Burk’s views on Citizenship and Democracy. SECTION - II
Q6.Describe Immanuel Kant’s views on social contract and the state.
Q7.Why did Bentham believe that a democratic : government would best ensure the welfare of the citizens ? Explain.
Q8.“Alexis De Tocqueville understood democracy to mean not only increased political participation but also civic and social equality”. Comment.
Q9.Explain the statement, “the state is the March of God on Earth”.
Q10.Critically examine Karl Marx’s theory of surplus value.
Q11.aq at fafa (methodology) और ‘Jee Zt (vision) Earth)