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