MPS-003 · December 2018 · English
IGNOU MPS-003 December 2018 Previous Year Question Paper
India: Democracy and Development
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-003, December 2018 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
— MASTER OF ARTS
N (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
2 Term-End Examination
N December, 2018
MPS-003 : INDIA : DEMOCRACY AND
DEVELOPMENT
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
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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._ Explain the Directive Principles of State Policy as guidelines to the state to bring about socio-economic transformation.
Q2.Discuss the notion of social inequality with reference to caste hierarchy in India.
Q3.What is parliamentary sovereignty ? Is it subject to judicial review ?
Q4.Critically examine judical activism in India.
Q5.| What are the main provisions of the 734 and 74th Constitutional amendments with regard to Panchayati Raj System ? MPS-003 1 PTO. — SECTION - II
Q6.Discuss the various farmers’ movements in contemporary India.
Q7.Howare the political parties different from interest groups ?
Q8.Discuss the relationship between gender and development.
Q9.What are the indicators of sustainable development ?
Q10.Write short notes on the following (about 200 words each) :
(a) democracy and good governance.
(b) LPG package in development economics. MPS-003 2 at - IT