MPSE-008 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU MPSE-008 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
State Politics in India
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-008, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL
SCIENCE) (MPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
MPSE-008 : STATE POLITICS IN INDIA
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : Attempt five questions in all. Select 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.Discuss how the systemic framework is applied to study of State politics in India.
Q2.Explain briefly the autonomy of the State in Indian federal system.
Q3.Examine the evolution of Centre-State relations in India. What according to you, are the main reasons for demand of State Autonomy ?
Q4.Critically examine the role of election in Indian democracy. What is the role of caste as a determinant of voting behaviour ?
Q5.Write short notes on the following : 5+5
(a) The era of Congress dominance
(b) Protest movements in India
Section—II
Q6.Examine the relationship between land reforms and agrarian transformation in India.
Q7.Identify the main features of Industrialization in India.
Q8.Explain the new economic policy in the phase of liberalisation and globalisation in India.
Q9.Examine the reasons for the assertion of backward classes in Indian Politics. What impact does this have on Indian Politics and Society ?
Q10.Write short notes on the following : 5+5
(a) Ethnic minorities in Indian Politics
(b) Era of Coalition Politics in India