MPSE-7 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

MPSE-07: Mass Media and Society Guess Paper (Digital PDF) for Term-End Exam (TEE)

This structured guess paper aligns with the IGNOU MA Political Science syllabus for MPSE-07, emphasizing chapter-wise question weightage, previous year TEE patterns (2018–2023), and 3-hour exam time management. Focus on solved questions from June/December sessions and high-scoring topics.

Key Syllabus Units for MPSE-07

• Unit 1: Introduction to Mass Media
  • Definitions and functions of mass media (Lasswell’s model, McQuail’s typology).
  • Media as a social institution: Historical evolution (print to digital).
  • Previous year focus: Short-answer questions on media convergence (2022 Dec: 5 marks) and globalization’s impact (2021 June: 10 marks).
• Unit 3: Political Communication
  • Media and political socialization (Agenda-setting theory, Framing).
  • Election coverage: Bias, sensationalism, and voter behavior.
  • Previous year focus: Case studies on Indian election media ethics (2023 June: 15 marks) and propaganda techniques (2020 Dec: 10 marks).
• Unit 5: Media Regulation and Ethics
  • Government policies: Press Council of India, TRAI, and digital media laws.
  • Ethical dilemmas: Privacy vs. public interest (e.g., Right to Information Act).
  • Previous year focus: Comparative analysis of media regulation in India vs. EU (2022 Dec: 12 marks) and defamation laws (2021 June: 8 marks).
• Unit 7: Global Media and Diplomacy
  • Soft power and public diplomacy (Noam Chomsky’s critique, Edward Herman’s propaganda model).
  • International media organizations: UNESCO, BBC World Service.
  • Previous year focus: Essay-type questions on media and geopolitics (2023 June: 20 marks) and cultural imperialism (2019 Dec: 10 marks).

Exam Time Management (3 Hours)

1. Section A (Short Answers): Allocate 15–20 minutes per question (5 questions × 5 marks each). Prioritize theories (e.g., Agenda-setting) and definitional questions