IGNOU MPS-105 Assignment 2026-27New
Western Political Thought (From Plato to Marx)
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Make the MPS-105 assignment front page →| Course code | MPS-105 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Western Political Thought (From Plato to Marx) |
| Programme | Master’s Degree Programme in Political Science (MPS)MAPS |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | ASST/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the MPS-105 assignment
The MPS-105 assignment explores Western political thought from Plato to Marx. Topics include political thought and its related disciplines, education, the state, Christianity, social contracts, property, civil society, utilitarianism and Marxist concepts.
This tutor-marked assignment has ten questions divided into two sections. Answer five questions, choosing at least two from each section. Each question carries 20 marks and normally requires about 500 words. Questions 5 and 10 each contain two short notes of about 250 words apiece. The assignment totals 100 marks and has a 30% weightage.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain political thought and distinguish it from political theory and political philosophy. |
| Q2 | 20 | Critically assess Plato’s ideas about education. |
| Q3 | 20 | Discuss Aristotle’s contribution to Western political theory. |
| Q4 | 20 | Discuss Augustine’s two-city concept and its relationship with Christianity. |
| Q5 | 20 | Write two short notes covering universal egoism and the sovereign’s place in Hobbes’ social contract. |
| Q6 | 20 | Critically assess the restrictions Locke places on property ownership. |
| Q7 | 20 | Evaluate Rousseau’s criticism of civil society. |
| Q8 | 20 | Compare the utilitarian approaches of Jeremy Bentham and J. S. Mill. |
| Q9 | 20 | Explain Hegel’s understanding of the state. |
| Q10 | 20 | Write two short notes explaining surplus value and alienation. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Attempt five questions, including at least two from each of the two sections.
- Keep each full answer to about 500 words; write about 250 words for each short note in Questions 5 and 10.
- Use your own words and read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before starting.
- Submit all required assignments within the prescribed time to be eligible for the term-end examination.
- Submit the completed work to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt, and keep a photocopy of your assignment if possible.
- Ask the Study Centre to return your assignment after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam).
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the MPS-105 assignment cover?
It covers the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
How many questions must I answer in MPS-105?
Answer five questions out of ten, choosing at least two questions from each section.
What is the word limit for MPS-105 answers?
Each question requires about 500 words. For Questions 5 and 10, each of the two short notes should be about 250 words.
What are the maximum marks and assignment weightage?
The assignment is marked out of 100, with 20 marks for each attempted question. The official listing gives it a 30% weightage.
What are the MPS-105 assignment submission deadlines?
The official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF associates these dates with the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions respectively.
Where should I submit the MPS-105 assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre. Obtain a receipt and retain it as proof of submission.
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