BPSC-131 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BPSC-131 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY
Structured previous year question paper for BPSC-131, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL) (CBCS) (BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 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 in
about 400 words each. Each question
carries 20 marks.
Section-I
Q1.What do you understand by Legitimate use of Power ? Explain with reference to Max Weber's views on Legitimation.
Q2.Explain J. S. Mill’s notion of Liberty.
Q3.Describe Liberal Justification of Inequality.
Q4.Distinguish between Theory of Natural Rights and Theory of Legal Rights.
Section-II
Q5.Explain gender inequalities in politics.
Q6.Write a note on Liberal-Individualistic understanding of State.
Q7.Describe the difference between Economic Growth and Economic Development.
Q8.Explain feminist perspective on family and state relationships in _ political theory.