MPSE-004 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU MPSE-004 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
Social and Political Thought in Modern India
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-004, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL
SCIENCE) (MPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
MPSE-004 : SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THOUGHT
IN MODERN INDIA
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting at
least two questions from each Section.
Answer each question in about 400 words.
All questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Explain nationalism’s concerns with orientalism and colonial discourse.
Q2.Describe Swami Vivekananda’s views on nationalism.
Q3.Comment on humanism in Sri Aurobindo’s thinking.
Q4.Analyse Sir Syad Ahmed Khan’s contribution to modern education for Muslims.
Q5.Write an essay on Lal-Bal-Pal as critics of moderate nationalism.
Section—II
Q6.Examine the main arguments of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in favour of preferential treatment to disadvantaged.
Q7.Discuss and comment on M. K. Gandhi’s views on relationship between means and ends.
Q8.Describe Jawaharlal Nehru’s’ views on Parliamentary Democracy.
Q9.Discuss M. N. Roy’s humanist critique of Marxism.
Q10.Write an essay on M. S. Golwalkar’s views on Hindutva. = ae