MPSE-004 · December 2017 · English
IGNOU MPSE-004 December 2017 Previous Year Question Paper
Social and Political Thought in Modern India
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-004, December 2017 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 9
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
प्र (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
S Term-End Examination
° December, 2017
MPSE-004 : SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THOUGHT
IN MODERN INDIA
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two
questions from each section. All questions carry equal
marks. Each question is to be answered in about 400
words.
SECTION - I
Q1.Critically explain the salient features of modern Indian political thought.
Q2.Discuss Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s contribution to modern education.
Q3.Describe the Gandhian concept of Swaraj.
Q4.Outline the main arguments of B.R. Ambedkar in favour of preferential treatment to the disadvantaged.
Q5.Discuss the socialist thought of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan. SECTION - II
Q6.Outline the contribution of EMS Namboodripad to the communist thought in India.
Q7.Write a note on the contribution of Nazarul Islam to the growth of Indian nationalism.
Q8.Discuss Maulana Maudoodi’s views on nationalism.
Q9.Evaluate Golwalkar’s views on religious minorities in India. 10 Discuss briefly Swami Vivekananda’s views on nationalism.