MPS-001 · June 2022 · English
IGNOU MPS-001 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
Political Theory
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-001, June 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 11 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022
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.Describe the main features of modern political theory.
Q2.Assess democracy as a form of government.
Q3.Critically examine John Rawls’ theory of justice.
Q4.What is neo-liberalism ? Explain.
Q5.Examine the inter-relationship of duties and rights.
SECTION II
Q6.Elaborate Antonio Gramsci’s views on the base-superstructure inter-relationship.
Q7.Critically evaluate the working of the welfare state.
Q8.Examine the feminist position on ‘public versus private’.
Q9.What is multiculturalism ? Explain.
Q10.What are the challenges before political theory in a globalising world ? Elaborate. MPS-001 2 am I
Q11.ag-aephrare (multiculturalism) FT @ ? TART