MPSE-004 · June 2015 · English
IGNOU MPSE-004 June 2015 Previous Year Question Paper
Social and Political Thought in Modern India
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-004, June 2015 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
14258 June, 2015
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
हि questions from each section. Each question is to be
answered in about 400 words. All questions carry
equal marks.
SECTION I
Q1.Write an essay on the State and Sovereignty in Ancient India. 10 :
Q2.Describe the intellectual moves of social reformers in the early phase of British colonial rule.
Q3.Trace the influence of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in shaping the idea of nationalism. ~
Q4.Compare and contrast the ideology of the Moderates with that of the Extremists.
Q5.Discuss Sri Aurobindo’s theory of passive resistance.
SECTION II
Q6.Describe V.D. Savarkar’s views on social change.
Q7.What were Maulana Maududi’s views on nationalism ? Describe.
Q8.Write short notes on the following : 10
(a) Pandita Ramabai’s views on patriarchy
(b) Jaipal Singh on Adivasi Identity
Q9.Discuss M.K. Gandhi’s views on the relationship between means and ends.
Q10.Write short notes on the following : 10
(a) Jawahar Lal Nehru’s views on culture
(b) MLN. Roy’s Radical Humanism : MPSE-004 4 we I MPSE-004 6 16,500