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