BPSC-131 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BPSC-131 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY
Structured previous year question paper for BPSC-131, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL) (CBCS) (BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BPSC-131 : INTRODUCTION TO
POLITICAL THEORY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt five questions in all, selecting at
least two questions from each Section.
Answer each question in about 400 words
each. Each question carries 20 marks.
Section—I
Q1.Describe the main thrust of empirical approach in the study of Political Theory.
Q2.What do you understand by Distributive Justice ? Discuss.
Q3.Explain the main features of democracy in India.
Q4.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each :
(a) Politics as a practical activity
(b) Equality and Feminism
Section—II
Q5.Describe the general determining factors for
Q6.Explain the relationship between State and Civil Society.
Q7.What do you understand by Gender Mainstreaming ? Explain.
Q8.Write a note on communitarian theory of