MPS-001 · December 2018 · English
IGNOU MPS-001 December 2018 Previous Year Question Paper
Political Theory
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-001, December 2018 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
So MASTER OF ARTS
~ (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
December, 2018 .
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.Discuss the meaning and nature of political theory.
Q2.Briefly explain different types of democracy.
Q3.Define the concept of liberty and the recent debates on it.
Q4.Explain the pluralists critique of John Austin’s : concept of sovereignty. .
Q5.Examine the Rawlsian conception of justice. हु SECTION - II
Q6.Discuss Lenin’s contribution to bring communist revolution in Russia.
Q7.Define nationalism and discuss Ernest Gellner’s theory of nationalism.
Q8.Write an essay on “the Fascist World - View”.
Q9.Enumerate the different types of feminism. What is common to different feminist positions ?
Q10.Write short notes on any two :
(a) Multiculturalism
(b) Frankfurt School
(c) Democratic Socialism
(d) Religious fundamentalism