MPSE-003 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU MPSE-003 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
Western Political Thought
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-003, 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-003 : WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT
(Plato to Marx)
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.Analyse the nature and content of Western Political Thought.
Q2.Describe Aristotle’s methodology. How was it different from Plato’s ?
Q3.Evaluate Thomas Hobbes’ concept of human nature and natural rights.
Q4.Discuss John Locke’s views on _ consent, resistance and toleration.
Q5.Examine Rousseau’s critique of civil society.
Section—II
Q6.Write an essay on Immanuel Kant’s idea of perpetual peace.
Q7.Critically evaluate Jeremy Bentham’s utilitarian principle.
Q8.What role did religion play in politics according to Tocqueville ? Explain.
Q9.Discuss J. S. Mill’s views on Representative Government.
Q10.Critically examine Karl Marx’s theory of revolution. aif