MPS-001 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU MPS-001 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
Political Theory
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-001, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
(MPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
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.What is Political Theory ? Explain.
Q2.Trace the genesis of Democracy.
Q3.What do you understand by Rights ? Elaborate.
Q4.Examine the contemporary debates on liberty.
Q5.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Equality
(b) Justice
Section—II
Q6.Discuss the concept of Autonomy.
Q7.Examine the significance of citizenship.
Q8.Trace the development of the concept of sovereignty.
Q9.Write a note on the inter-relationship of state and civil society.
Q10.Elaborate upon the relationship between legitimacy and power.