MPS-003 · December 2021 · English
IGNOU MPS-003 December 2021 Previous Year Question Paper
India: Democracy and Development
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-003, December 2021 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
December, 2021
MPS-003 : INDIA :
DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT
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.Analyse the process of transformation in the sphere of politics in post-1967 India.
Q2.What is the concept of Parliamentary sovereignty ? Is it free from Judicial review ? Discuss.
Q3.Critically analyse the political economy approach to development.
Q4.“Judiciary is the most effective organ for safeguarding the rights and interests of the citizens.” Discuss.
Q5.Analyse the role of media in shaping public policies and opinion.
SECTION II
Q6.What is ethnicity ? Discuss the main cases of ethnicity in India.
Q7.Make a critical assessment of the nature of caste inequality in India.
Q8.Analyse the concept of identity politics in India.
Q9.Discuss the role of bureaucracy in its relations with Executive and Legislature.
Q10.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 10+10=20
(a) Gender Equity
(b) New Social Movements