MPSE-007 · December 2021 · English
IGNOU MPSE-007 December 2021 Previous Year Question Paper
Social Movements and Politics in India
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-007, December 2021 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
December, 2021
MPSE-007 : SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND
POLITICS IN 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 the meaning and components of social movements.
Q2.Explain the Theory of Relative Deprivation.
Q3.Make a distinction between old and new social movements.
Q4.Trace the origin of the Backward Classes Movement in India.
Q5.Write short notes in about 200 words each on the
(a) Human Development Index
(b) Working Class Movement in India
SECTION II
Q6.Assess the impact of economic globalization on Indian society.
Q7.Explain the economic impact of State policies on backward classes.
Q8.Describe ethnic movements in North-East India.
Q9.Discuss social transformation under present Indian democracy.
Q10.Write short notes in about 200 words each on the
(a) Regionalism
(b) Politics of reservation