MPS-004 · June 2015 · English
IGNOU MPS-004 June 2015 Previous Year Question Paper
Comparative Politics: Issues and Trends
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-004, June 2015 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 1
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
4808 Term-End Examination
i) ° June, 2015
/ MPS-004 : COMPARATIVE POLITICS -
ISSUES AND TRENDS
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.What is comparative politics ? Discuss its evolution. - “20
Q2.Critically analyse the features and relevance of Almond’s framework to study comparative politics.
Q3.Discuss the Marxian Theory of the Origin of the State. :
Q4.Discuss the role of civil society in a democracy.
Q5.Write short notes on any two of the following in :
(a) Social Contract Theory
(b) Concept of Globalisation
(c) Fascist approach to Nationalism MPS-004 2 , SECTION I
Q6.Write an essay on Multi-culturalism.
Q7.Explain the factors which lead to the rise of ethnic movements.
Q8.Critically comment on the types and nature of authoritarian regimes.
Q9.Discuss the notion of Human Development.
Q10.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) Weber's theory of bureaucracy
(b) Role of army in politics
(c) Duverger’s classification of pressure groups कम से BH BD MET Fad EC | Met MET BT TR TT MPS-004 4 ws II MPS-004 6 "46,000