MPSE-004 · June 2013 · English
IGNOU MPSE-004 June 2013 Previous Year Question Paper
Social and Political Thought in Modern India
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-004, June 2013 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
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_ Term-End Examination
© June, 2013
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 from
each section. Each question is to be answered in about
400 words. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION-I
Q1.Explain the contribution of Orientalism in comprehending modern Indian social and political thought.
Q2.What were the major concerns of the early nationalist response to meet the challenge of nation-building in India ?
Q3.Discuss Tilak’s role in espousing an extremist political doctrine.
Q4.Describe Sri Aurobindo’s views on passive resistance.
Q5.| What are the major features of Hindu nationalism (Savarkar) ? Explain.
SECTION-II
Q6.What is Gandhiji’s concept of Swaraj ? Discuss.
Q7.| What are the basic characteristics of Nehru’s political ideas ? Describe.
Q8.What is the major contribution of E.M.S. Namboodiripad to the communist thought in India ? Comment.
Q9.Discuss the origin and programme of the Congress Socialist Party (CSP).
Q10.Discuss Ambedkar’s views on liberalism and Marxism.