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IGNOU MPS-003 June 2018 Previous Year Question Paper

India: Democracy and Development

Structured previous year question paper for MPS-003, June 2018 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

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N Term-End Examination

7” June, 2018

MPS-003 : INDIA : DEMOCRACY AND

DEVELOPMENT

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note: Answer any five questions, selecting at least two

questions from each section. Each question is to be

answered in about 500 words. Each question carries 20

marks.

SECTION - I

Q1.Discuss the nature of relationship between democracy and development in India during 1947-1967.

Q2.Discuss ethnic politics in the context of north-east India.

Q3.How does media impact public policies in India? Explain.

Q4.Write an essay on Farmers’ movements in contemporary India.

Q5.Enumerate the similarities and differences between substantive and procedural types of democracy. SECTION - II

Q6.Write an essay on the working of the federal system in India. हि

Q7.Discuss the impact of liberalisation on the working classes in India.

Q8.How do caste and class inequalities impact democracy in India ? Explain.

Q9.How do Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy ensure human development ? Explain.

Q10.Discuss the evolution of religious politics in India.