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IGNOU BPSC-104 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

POLITICAL PROCESS IN INDIA

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

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

Verified: 24 Aug 2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS.)

POLITICAL SCIENCE

(BAPSH)

Term-End Examination

June, 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—I

Q1.Explain the evolution of political parties and party system in Indian Democracy.

Q2.Write an essay on the factors that led to formation of Regional Parties in India.

Q3.Critically examine the role of caste and class in determining the voting behaviour in democracy.

Q4.Briefly describe the factors that led to the autonomy movements in India.

Q5.Write short notes on the following in about

(a) Insurgency in North-East India

(b) Reorganisation of North-East India

Section—II

Q6.Describe the contemporary debate on secularism in India.

Q7.Write an essay on the emergence of caste- based organisations and their impact on Indian politics.

Q8.Briefly explain caste in electoral politics in India.

Q9.Discuss the reservation policy for OBC groups.

Q10.Write short notes on the following in about

(a) India’s development through welfare schemes

(b) Ethnicity and Voting Behaviour