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IGNOU BPSC-104 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

POLITICAL PROCESS IN INDIA

Structured previous year question paper for BPSC-104, December 2025 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2

Verified: 24 Aug 2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS.)

POLITICAL SCIENCE

(BAPSH)

Term-End Examination

December, 2025

BPSC-104 : POLITICAL PROCESS IN INDIA

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note: Attempt five questions in all. Attempt

at least two questions from each Section

in about 400 words each. Each question

carries 20 marks.

Section—A

Q1.Briefly describe the evolution of parties and party system in India.

Q2.Write an essay on Regional Parties in Indian politics.

Q3.Examine caste and class as determining factors of voting behaviour.

Q4.Explain the reasons for the autonomy movements in India. Discuss with examples.

Q5.Write short notes on the following in about

(a) Naxal movement in India

(b) Movement for the Telangana state

Section—B

Q6.Discuss communalism in Indian politics.

Q7.Examine the role of gender in electoral politics.

Q8.Briefly explain the reservation for OBCs in public services.

Q9.Discuss various approaches for Affirmative action and development.

Q10.Write short notes on the following in about

(a) Statehood movements in Hindi belt

(b) Linguistic reorganisation of states