MPSE-003 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU MPSE-003 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
Western Political Thought
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-003, June 2023 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL
SCIENCE) (MPS)
Term-End Examination
June, 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.Explain the relevance of the classical tradition in Western Political Thought.
Q2.Analyse on what grounds Aristotle criticizes Plato.
Q3.Why is Niccolo Machiavelli regarded as the father of Modern Political Thought ? Explain. [ 2 ]
Q4.Examine John Locke’s conception of the state of nature and natural rights.
Q5.Critically examine Rousseau’s conception of General Will.
Section—II
Q6.Describe Edmund Bur ke’s views on citizenship and democracy.
Q7.Assess Immanuel Kant’s view of Perpetual Peace.
Q8.Examine Alexis De Tocq eville’s views on democracy and the modern state.
Q9.Discuss J. S. Mill’s views on Representative Democracy.
Q10.Critically evaluate Karl Marx’s theory of class war. 2023 -003
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