MPSE-008 · June 2020 · English
IGNOU MPSE-008 June 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
State Politics in India
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-008, June 2020 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTERS IN. POLITICAL SCIENCE
(MPS)
Term-End Examination
June, 2020
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. Each
“question: should “be answered ~ in about
400 words. All questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.| State politics has emerged as an‘autonomous. activity from being a subsidiary of the national politics. Explain highlighting the major factors : contributing to this development.
Q2.Examine the response of the nationalists to religious diversity and communalism.
Q3.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Constitutional mechanisms for resolution of inter-state conflicts.
(b) Constitutional amendment affecting Union-State relations in India.
Q4.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Characteristics of protest movements in India
(b) Electoral malpractices in India
Q5.‘The concept of development assumes different meanings to different people in varying contexts.’ Explain.
Section—II
Q6.Briefly describe the policies introduced by the state that have contributed to agrarian transformation in India.
Q7.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Response of the states to economic reforms
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Q8.Examine the impact of assertion of Dalit pdlitics in India.
Q9.Comment on the nature and features of the politics of linguistic minorities in India.
Q10.Examine the factors contributing to the breakdown of the Congress system. P.T.0. पु : 8) MPSE008 * छ.1. 0. 16] | MPSE-008 [71