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