MPSE-008 · June 2016 · English
IGNOU MPSE-008 June 2016 Previous Year Question Paper
State Politics in India
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-008, June 2016 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
a (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
S$ Term-End Examination
5 June, 2016
MPSE-008 : STATE POLITICS IN INDIA
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attewpt five questions in all, selecting at least two from
eaclt section. Each question is to be answered in about
400 words. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION - I
Q1.Discuss the systemic framework to study the state 10 politics in India.
Q2.What were the dominant features of state politics 10 in India during the first two decades after Independence ?
Q3.Analyse the politics of demands for creation of 10 new states in Indian Union.
Q4.Discuss the role of caste in state politics in India.
Q5.Critically examine the factors responsible for the 10 growth of the multiparty system in India. SECTION - II
Q6.Examine the characteristics of the Chhattisgarh 10 Mukti Morcha (CMM).
Q7.Write a note on the sustainable development.
Q8.Discuss the relationship between land reforms 10 and agrarian transformation.
Q9.Discuss the pattern of industrialism in India.
Q10.Write short notes on the following in 200 words each :
(a) Social capital framework 5
(b) Cooperative societies