MPS-001 · June 2021 · English
IGNOU MPS-001 June 2021 Previous Year Question Paper
Political Theory
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-001, June 2021 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
June, 2021
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.Discuss the main features of classical political theory.
Q2.“Democracy is beautiful in theory; in practice it is a fallacy.” Discuss the merits and demerits of democracy in light of this statement.
Q3.Examine Rawls’s conception of justice.
Q4.Define the concept of liberalism and discuss its characteristics.
Q5.Explain different types of duties and their relations with rights.
SECTION II
Q6.What did Gramsci mean by hegemony ? In what way did he modify the orthodox Marxian position ?
Q7.Critically assess the Welfare State Theory.
Q8.What distinction do feminists make between sex and gender ?
Q9.Define the concept of multiculturalism and discuss its critiques.
Q10.Write short notes on the following : 2x10=20
(a) Theory of Natural Rights
(b) Fascism MPS-001 2 we Il