MPSE-007 · June 2015 · English

IGNOU MPSE-007 June 2015 Previous Year Question Paper

Social Movements and Politics in India

Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-007, June 2015 session.

Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

MASTER OF ARTS

(POLITICAL SCIENCE)

T4118 Term-End Examination

June, 2015

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. Each question is to be

answered in about 400 words. All questions carry

equal marks.

SECTION I

Q1.What is the Marxian approach to the study of Social Movements ? Discuss.

Q2.What was the co-relationship between social reforms and inequalities during the Colonial period ? Explain.

Q3.Describe the major features of globalisation.

Q4.Compare and contrast the conditions of the backward classes in North India with those in South India. 10°

Q5.Write notes in about 200 words each on the

(a) Social Movements

(b) Human Development Index (HDI)

SECTION II

Q6.Discuss the nature of ethnic movements in contemporary India.

Q7.Examine the role of the Indian Left in women’s mobilisation.

Q8.Discuss the agrarian movements in the pre-Independence period.

Q9.What are the main issues and concerns of the environmental movements in India ? Examine.

Q10.Write notes in about 200 words each on the

(a) Social movements against democracy

(b) Leadership and organisations of the fisherfolk MPSE-007 . 4 MPSE-007 6 9,000