BPSC-101 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU BPSC-101 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
UNDERSTANDING POLITICAL THEORY
Structured previous year question paper for BPSC-101, June 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONOURS) POLITICAL
SCIENCE (BAPSH)
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
BPSC-101 : UNDERSTANDING POLITICAL
THEORY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : There are two Sections I and II
each consisting of four questions. Each
question is of 20 marks and should be
answered in 400 words. Answer any five
questions, selecting a t least two questions
from each Section.
Section–I
Q1.Discuss the normative and empirical approaches to study of political theory.
Q2.What do you understand by politics ? Explain. [ 2 ]
Q3.Explain in the difference s between Liberalism Neo-Liberalism.
Q4.Elaborate upon Dialectical Materialism.
Section–II
Q5.Write short notes in about 200 words each on the following :
(a) Conservatism
(b) Third wave of feminist political theory
Q6.Write short notes in about 200 words each on the following :
(a) Michel Foucault ’s views on post - modernism
(b) Procedural vs. Substantive Democracy
Q7.Discuss the theories of representation in a democracy.
Q8.Examine the inter -relationship between democracy and public opinion. 2023 -101 BPSC-101 13,880