MPS-001 · June 2019 · English
IGNOU MPS-001 June 2019 Previous Year Question Paper
Political Theory
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-001, June 2019 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
. MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
June, 2019
423955 :
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.Distinguish between classical and modern political theory.
Q2.Describe briefly various theories of rights. 20 _ 8. Explain the concept of power and its various dimensions.
Q3.Define political violence and discuss its various forms. ,
Q4.Examine the Gandhian concept of Civil disobedience and Satyagraha.
SECTION II
Q5.Write an essay on the liberal democratic welfare state.
Q6.Discuss the concept and characteristics of liberalism.
Q7.Identify the major contours of political theory in the era of globalization.
Q8.Define communitarianism and examine the communitarian position on state neutrality.
Q9.“Gandhian message of Truth and Non-violence seems to be the only hope and light to deal with the issues facing the contemporary world.” Discuss. . 20 MPS-001 2 MPS-001 4 27,000