MPSE-008 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU MPSE-008 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
State Politics in India
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-008, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
(MPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
MPSE-008 : STATE POLITICS IN INDIA
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : Attempt five questions in all, selecting at
least two questions from each Section.
Answer each question in about
400 words. All questions carry equal
marks.
Section—I
Q1.Examine the systemic framework applied for the study of state politics in India.
Q2.Briefly describe the constitutional mechanisms for resolution of Inter-state conflicts in India.
Q3.Discuss the impact of globalisation on state politics in India.
Q4.Evaluate the role of caste as a determinant of voting behaviour in Indian democracy.
Q5.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Anti-Development Movements
(b) Inter-state territorial disputes
Section—II
Q6.Briefly examine the factors responsible for regional disparities in India.
Q7.Explain the impact of land reform that led to the agrarian transformation in India.
Q8.Discuss the impact of privatisation on the working class.
Q9.Briefly examine the socio-economic conditions of Dalits and OBCs in India.
Q10.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Characteristics of the linguistic minorities
(b) Autonomy movements during the era of coalition politics