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IGNOU MPS-003 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

India: Democracy and Development

Structured previous year question paper for MPS-003, June 2025 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL

SCIENCE) (MPS)

Term-End Examination

June, 2025

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."Political participation has made the Indian democracy more inclusive." Analyse.

Q2.Discuss the evolution of the Peasant Movement in India.

Q3.Analyse the role of media in shaping public policies and public opinion.

Q4.Write short notes on the following in about

(a) Identity politics

(b) The 74th Amendment Act

Q5.Critically evaluate the role of civil society in the era of globalisation.

Section-II

Q6.Make a critical assessment of Women in Development (WID) Approach.

Q7.Analyse regionalisation of Indian Politics and its implications for economic policies.

Q8.Discuss ethnic politics in India.

Q9.Write short notes on the following in about

(a) Tebhaga Movement

(b) Democracy and Interest groups

Q10.Evaluate the on-going debate on democracy and development in India. 20 ———S=z1 ov