MPS-001 · December 2015 · English

IGNOU MPS-001 December 2015 Previous Year Question Paper

Political Theory

Structured previous year question paper for MPS-001, December 2015 session.

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

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

MASTER OF ARTS

(POLITICAL SCIENCE)

Term-End Examination

aase. December, 2015

MPS-001 : POLITICAL THEORY

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note: Answer five questions in all, selecting at least

two questions from each section. Answer each

question in about 500 words. All questions carry

equal marks.

SECTION I ‘

Q1.Are equality and liberty opposed to each other ? Discuss.

Q2.Discuss Gandhian perspective on duties and rights.

Q3.Critically analyse Austin’s concept of sovereignty.

Q4.Examine the concept of authority in the contemporary international political system.

Q5.Critically analyse the concept of civil disobedience. 20 MPS-001 1 PTO:

SECTION II

Q6.Explain the concept and characteristics of liberalism.

Q7.Highlight the essential arguments in the contemporary debate on welfare state.

Q8.What is the Frankfurt School ? Explain.

Q9.What is nationalism ? Discuss Gellner’s theory of nationalism.

Q10.Write a note on the feminist critique of public-private dichotomy. 20 MPS-001 2 MPS-001 4 18,000