MPSE-008 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU MPSE-008 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
State Politics in India
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-008, June 2023 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
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.Examine the re sponse of the nationalists to caste and untouchability.
Q2.Discuss the reasons for the demands for statehood science independence. [ 2 ]
Q3.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Legislative control of the Union over States
(b) Post-modernist framework to study state politics.
Q4.The party system in the states have undergone significant transformation since the late 1980s. Discuss.
Q5.Write short notes on :
(a) Protest movements and social movements.
(b) Regional disparities in human development
Section—II
Q6.Globalization has altered the discourse on the centre and state relations. Discuss.
Q7.Comment on the nature of inter -state disputes in India.
Q8.Examine the features of politic s of linguistic minorities in Indian states. [ 3 ]
Q9.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Organization of Backward castes
(b) Chhattisgarh Mukti Morcha
Q10.Discuss the various efforts ma de for electoral reforms since independence. 2023 -008 &II MPSE–008 18,270