MPSE-004 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU MPSE-004 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
Social and Political Thought in Modern India
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-004, 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-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.Examine the relationship between religion and polity in pre-modern India.
Q2.Write a note on the revolt of the tribals during national movement.
Q3.Analyse the 1907 Surat split in Congress as a watershed in India’s struggle for independence.
Q4.Examine V. D. Savarkar’s idea of Hinduttva as cultural nationalism.
Q5.Describe Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s views on Hindu- Muslim unity.
Section—II
Q6.Examine Jaipal Singh’s role in mobilizing Adivasi identity.
Q7.How did M. K. Gandhi formulate the relationship between politics and religion ? Elaborate.
Q8.Analyse Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s under- standing of caste and untouchability.
Q9.Discuss E. M. 8. Namboodiripad’s views on caste-conflicts.
Q10.Write a note on socialist thought of Jai Prakash Narayan.