MPSE-003 · June 2020 · English
IGNOU MPSE-003 June 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
Western Political Thought
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-003, June 2020 session.
Questions: 10 · Sections: 1
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
: Term-End Examination
MPSE-003 : WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT
(FROM PLATO TO MARX)
Time : 2 Hours] [Maximum : Marks :50
Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least
two from each section. Answer each question in
: - about 400 words. All questions carry equal marks.
Section-I
Q1.Write an essay on the nature and content of . Western Political Thought.
Q2... Critically examine Plato's concept of an ideal State.
Q3.Examine Machiavelli's classification of forms of. Government.
Q4.Explain John Locke's statement, "In all cases, while the government subsists, the legislative is the Supreme Power". MPSE-003/ 9900
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Q5.Critically examine Rousseau's conception of the General Will.
Q6.Explain Burk's criticism of Natural Rights.
Q7.Examine Immanuel Kant's views on Social contract and the State.
Q8.Examine the importance of religion in Politics in Tocqueville's political theory. हि
Q9.Write a note on J.S. Mill's views on Utilitarianism.
Q10.Write short notes on the following: {a) Hegel's concept of Dialectics
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