MPSE-001 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU MPSE-001 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
India and the World
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-001, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
(MPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
MPSE-001 : INDIA AND THE WORLD
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : Attempt five questions in all, selecting at
least two questions from each Section. Each
question is to be answered in about
400 words. All questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Briefly explain the role of India’s Ministry of External Affairs in conducting foreign
Q2.Critically examine the divergent viewpoints to the study of India’s foreign policy.
Q3.Briefly explain the role of political parties in the making of foreign policy.
Q4.Describe the beginning of new relationship between India and the US after the end of cold war.
Q5.Explain the changing nature of Indo-Japanese relations in the post-cold war era.
Section—II
Q6.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 2x5=10
(a) Basic determinants of India’s foreign policy
(b) India’s ‘Act East Policy’
Q7.Explain the geostrategic importance of Central Asia for India.
Q8.Explain the role of India and South Africa in Indian Ocean Rim Association for regional cooperation.
Q9.Critically examine the role of MNCs in the contemporary International Economic
Q10.Explain the important aspects of India’s contribution for world peace and _ security through the United Nations.