MPS-104 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

Overview of the MPS‑104 Guess Paper

This digital PDF assembles solved questions from the past 5‑10 years (June & December sessions) for the Comparative Politics term‑end exam, focusing on scoring sections and chapter‑wise weightage.

Syllabus Blocks Covered

• Block‑1 Introduction: Core concepts, methodological approaches, and comparative frameworks.
• Block‑2 State in Comparative Perspective: State formation, sovereignty, and variations across regimes.
• Block‑3 Institutions and Processes: Legislative, executive, judicial structures and policy‑making processes.
• Block‑4 Actors: Political parties, interest groups, elites and mass movements.

Exam Pattern Analysis

Previous papers show a 40% focus on Block‑2, 30% on Block‑3, and the remaining 30% split between Blocks‑1 and‑4. Questions are a mix of short answer, essay and data‑interpretation formats.

Time Management Tips (3‑hour Exam)

• Allocate 45 minutes for essay‑type answers covering Blocks‑2 and‑3.
• Reserve 30 minutes for short answers from Blocks‑1 and‑4.
• Use the final 15 minutes to review and fine‑tune key points.

FAQs

Q1: Which chapters carry the most marks? Blocks‑2 and‑3 consistently account for the highest weightage across sessions.

Q2: How many previous year questions should I practice? Solving at least 20‑25 questions from each block across the last five exams provides comprehensive coverage.