MPS-003 · December 2014 · English

IGNOU MPS-003 December 2014 Previous Year Question Paper

India: Democracy and Development

Structured previous year question paper for MPS-003, December 2014 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

MASTER OF ARTS

(POLITICAL SCIENCE)

Oo Term-End Examination

iD December, 2014

MPS-003 : INDIA : DEMOCRACY AND

DEVELOPMENT

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note: Answer any five questions selecting at least two from

each section. Each question be answered in about 500

words. All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION - I

Q1.| What efforts are needed for improving the living conditions of people of India ? Elaborate.

Q2.Why has India been described as a “Union of States” ? Describe the implications of the use of this term.

Q3.| How has the New Economic Policy affected the working class and its movement ? Discuss.

Q4.Evaluate the role of new Social Movements in the empowerment of marginalised sections and communities of society.

Q5.Write short notes on the following in about 250 words each : {a} Poverty and Poverty Line

(b) Public Interest Litigation (PIL) SECTION - Il

Q6.Describe the causes of migration from rural to urban areas and its implications for cities.

Q7.How can agencies of development contribute towards bringing women out into the productive arena ? Explain.

Q8.What do you understand by the Market Economy ? Analyse its advantages and disadvantages in the process of development. $9. | Write a note on the evaluation of religious politics in pre and post independent India.

Q9.Critically examine the current debate on relationship between Democracy and Development.