MPSE-001 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU MPSE-001 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
India and the World
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-001, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL
SCIENCE) (MPS)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
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.
Answer each question in about
400 words. All questions carry equal
marks.
Section-I
Q1.Examine the structure and functions of India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
Q2.Briefly explain the approaches to the study of India’s foreign policy.
Q3.Discuss the important features of India’s nuclear policy.
Q4.Examine the geopolitical connection of India and South-East Asia and highlight its impact on trade and investment.
Q5.How did Indo-Russian relations change in the post-cold war era ?
Section-II
Q6.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 5x2=10
(a) National Security Council
(b) Globalization
Q7.Critically examine India’s disarmament policy.
Q8.Discuss the role of growing regional cooperation in the contemporary international relations.
Q9.“Environmental protection is the key to our survival.” Do you agree ? Critically examine.
Q10.Discuss India’s security and economic concerns in West Asia.