MPSE-008 · December 2017 · English
IGNOU MPSE-008 December 2017 Previous Year Question Paper
State Politics in India
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-008, December 2017 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
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४ Term-End Examination
December, 2017
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 should be answered in about
400 words. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION - I
Q1.Examine the dominant features of state politics in India since the 1980s.
Q2.What was the nature of nationalist response to caste groups and religious minorities ? Elaborate.
Q3.Political forces have worked towards reducing the Centre's grip over the states. Discuss.
Q4.Trace the reorganisation of states in India bringing out its impact on inter-state relations.
Q5.Critically analyse the determinants of electoral behaviour in India. SECTION - IIT
Q6.State party systems have developed in close connection and interaction with the national party system. Discuss. :
Q7.Account for the diversity in the response of the : states to industrialisation and reforms.
Q8.Write a short note on the following in about 200 words each :
(a) Representation of the people Second Amendment Act of 1996
(b) Development as freedom
Q9.Write a short note on the following in about 200 words each :
(a) Kulaks in Indian Politics
(b) The Republican Party of India
Q10.Analyse the implications of globalization on state politics in India. MPSE-008 2 eee Porm AAR AK eh A freedom)