MPS-004 · June 2016 · English
IGNOU MPS-004 June 2016 Previous Year Question Paper
Comparative Politics: Issues and Trends
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-004, June 2016 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
iS MASTER OF ARTS
~ (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
o Term-End Examination
June, 2016
. MPS-004 : COMPARATIVE POLITICS - ISSUES
AND TRENDS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two from
each section. Each question should be answered in about
500 words. All questions carries equal marks.
SECTION - I
Q1.— Critically examine the main assumptions of the political economy approach in the study of comparative politics.
Q2.Assess the impact of globalization on the internal functioning of states.
Q3.Briefly describe the major approaches to the study of nationalism.
Q4.— Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) Gramsci on civil society
(b) World system approach
(c) Comparative method SECTION - II
Q5.What is Constitutionalism ? Is there any contradiction between the concepts of ‘constitutional government’ and ‘democracy’ ?
Q6.| What is Consociationalism ? Examine its role in multi - ethnic societies.
Q7.Examine the factors responsible for resurgence of ethnic movements in recent times.
Q8.Answer any two of the following in about 250 words each :
(a) Distinguish totalitarian from authoritarian regimes.
(b) Examine the features of Weber's concept of bureaucracy.
(c) _ Distinguish between institutional, economic and associational interest groups.
Q9.Critically analyse the development of science and technology in India.
Q10.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) Eco feminism
(b) Measures to improve human development
(c) Socialist perspective of human rights MPS-004 2 (०0 Fees WSs (method)