MPSE-008 · December 2014 · English
IGNOU MPSE-008 December 2014 Previous Year Question Paper
State Politics in India
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-008, December 2014 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
LO Term-End Examination
+ December, 2014
MPSE-008 : STATE POLITICS IN INDIA
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two from
each section. Each question is to be answered in about
400 words. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION - I
Q1.Discuss the impact of globalisation on State Politics
Q2.Critically analyse the Marxian framework of state 10 politics.
Q3.Describe the response of the nationalists towards 10 religious diversity and communalism.
Q4.Examine the role of caste as a determinant of 10 electoral behaviour.
Q5.Enumerate the basic features of the fragmentation 10 of state party systems from 1989 onwards. SECTION - II
Q6.Discuss the politics of inter-state water disputes
Q7.Critically analyse the issue of regional disparities
Q8.Write a short note on the following in about 10 200 words each.
(a) The Naxalite Movement
(b) The Ethnic States
Q9.Analyse the patterns of ethnic politics in India.
Q10.Comment on the following in about 10 200 words each.
(a) Green Revolution
(b) Governor’s Role