BPSC-131 · December 2020 · English
IGNOU BPSC-131 December 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY
Structured previous year question paper for BPSC-131, December 2020 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
C. B. C. S. (CBCS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2020
BPSC-131 : INTRODUCTION TO
POLITICAL THEORY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer five questions in about 500 words
each. Each question is of 20 marks. Attempt
at least two questions from each Section.
Section—I
Q1.Write an essay on the legitimate use of power.
Q2.“Political theory is dead.” Discuss.
Q3.Discuss some contemporary ideas on liberty.
Q4.Examine the inter-relationship of equality and liberty.
Section—II
Q5.What is John Rawls’ theory of justice ? Elaborate. Lot-Il 2.1. 0.
Q6.Explain the Marxist theory of rights.
Q7.Distinguish between procedural and substantive democracy.
Q8.What do you understand by Gender ? Explain. aif