MPSE-003 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU MPSE-003 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
Western Political Thought
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-003, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL
SCIENCE) (MPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
MPSE-003 : WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT
(From Plato to Marx)
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note :
(i) Attempt five questions in all, selecting at
least two questions from each Section.
(ii) Answer each question in about
400 words.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Distinguish political thought from political theory and political philosophy.
Q2.Evaluate Plato’s theory of justice.
Q3.Briefly describe St. Augustine’s views on state, property and slavery. [ 2 ]
Q4.Describe the main features of Nicolo Machiavelli’s views on politics and forms of Government.
Q5.Critically examine Hobbes’ view on human nature and sovereignty.
Section—II
Q6.Examine Edmund Burk e’s criticism of French Revolution.
Q7.Why is Immanuel Kant’s political philosophy considered international in character ?
Q8.Examine Tocqueville’s views on democracy, revolution and modern state.
Q9.Examine J. S. Mill’s justification for Individual Liberty.
Q10.Discuss Marx’s theory of alienation. [ 3 ] MPSE–003 2023 -003
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