MPS-001 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU MPS-001 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
Political Theory
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-001, June 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
(MPS)
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
MPS -001 :POLITLAL THEORY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:Attempt five questions in all, selecting at
least two from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks. Answer each question in
about 500 words.
Section—I
Q1.Explain the main features of Modern Political Theory.
Q2.Write an essay on any three types of democracy.
Q3.“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” Discuss the importance of the concept and idea of justice in the light of this statement.
Q4.Discuss the Marxist and non-Marxist views of the concept of power.
Q5.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Pluralistic view of sovereignty
(b) Causes of political violence
Section—II
Q6.Explain the importance of Civil Society and discuss its relationship with state.
Q7.Explain the meaning of the Gandhian concept of “Passive Resistance”.
Q8.Critically examine Multiculturalism-Liberalism interface.
Q9.Write a note on any two theories of nationalism.
Q10.Examine the various perspectives of citizenship in contemporary societies. wart [4] MPS