MPSE-004 · June 2022 · English
IGNOU MPSE-004 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
Social and Political Thought in Modern India
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-004, June 2022 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022
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. Each question is
to be answered in about 400 words. All questions
carry equal marks.
SECTION I
Q1.Write a critical essay on the distinctive features of Pre-Modern Indian Political Thought.
Q2.Describe the nature of Social Reform and Hindu Renaissance in early colonial India.
Q3.Discuss Nationalism and its features with special reference to liberal ideas.
Q4.Examine M.S. Golwalkar’s views on Hindu Nationalism.
Q5.Critically examine various trends in Muslim thinking in pre-Independence India.
SECTION II
Q6.Describe and analyse Tagore’s theory of freedom.
Q7.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Pandita Ramabai’s Views on Patriarchy
(b) Naicker’s Critique of Hinduism
Q8.Write an essay on philosophical foundations of Gandhi's political orientation.
Q9.Critically analyse Jawaharlal Nehru’s views on Secularism.
Q10.Describe and evaluate B.R. Ambedkar’s critique of the Caste System.