MPS-001 · December 2016 · English
IGNOU MPS-001 December 2016 Previous Year Question Paper
Political Theory
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-001, December 2016 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 11
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
uw MASTER OF ARTS
प् (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
x Term-End Examination
December, 2016
MPS-001 : POLITICAL THEORY
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Answer any five of the following questions selecting
at least two from each section. Each question carry equal
marks and is to be answered in about 500 words.
SECTION - I
Q1.‘Political Theory is a statement-oriented articulation of ideas’. Do you agree ? Elaborate.
Q2.Explain the distinction between positive and negative liberty.
Q3.| What are the major dimensions of equality ? Discuss.
Q4.‘Rights and duties are integrally connected’. Do you agree ? Comment.
Q5.How do you define citizenship ? What are the major dimensions of citizenship ? . SECTION - II
Q6.‘Classical liberalism holds distinctive views on man, society, economy and state’. Comment.
Q7.Define socialism with reference to the contributions of some major socialist thinkers besides Karl Marx.
Q8.What are the principal characteristics of Fundamentalism ? Describe.
Q9.‘Nationalism is losing ground with the consolidation of globalization’. Do you agree ? Elaborate your response.
Q10.Critically evaluate the idea of Republican Freedom.
Q11.Hee (Fundamentalism) * SI TAT He?