MPSE-008 · December 2015 · English
IGNOU MPSE-008 December 2015 Previous Year Question Paper
State Politics in India
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-008, December 2015 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
oso31. © Term-End Examination
December, 2015 :
MPSE-008 : STATE 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.Analyse the different ways in which nationalists responded to caste and community.
Q2.What are the major tension areas in Union-State relations ? Describe.
Q3.Discuss the various electoral reform proposals proposed by committees and commissions appointed by the Parliament.
Q4.What is sustainable development ? Explain its attributes.
Q5.Analyse the impact of land reforms on agrarian transformation.
SECTION II
Q6.What is the impact of privatisation on the working class ? Elaborate.
Q7.What is the impact of globalisation on State politics in India ? Explain.
Q8.Discuss the rise and contemporary role of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in Indian politics.
Q9.Compare and contrast the nature of autonomy movements between the phases of Congress hegemony and the Janata rule.
Q10.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 10
(a) Reasons for statehood demand
(b) The Left and the Dalit question MPSE-008 2 wus I MPSE-008 4 13,000