MPSE-008 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU MPSE-008 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
State Politics in India
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-008, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE) (MPS)
Term-End Examination
June, 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.
Each question is to be answered in about
400 words. All questions carry equal
marks.
Section—I
Q1.Briefly explain the dominant features of state politics in India in the first two decades aafter independence.
Q2.Discuss the developments that have transformed party system in India since the 1980s.
Q3.Discuss the major determinants of electoral behavior in India.
Q4.Examine the role of the Governor in Union- State relations.
Q5.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Self-Determination Movements
(b) Bhoodan Movement
Section—II
Q6.Discuss the impact of globalization on state politics in India.
Q7.Examine the reasons for the assertion of backward classes in Indian politics.
Q8.What is communal politics ? Discuss the relationship between communal politics and economic development.
Q9.Examine the reasons for the persistence of Inter-State water disputes in relation to federalism in India.
Q10.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Politics of ethnic minorities in Indian politics
(b) Coalition politics in India