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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.