MPSE-002 · December 2014 · English
IGNOU MPSE-002 December 2014 Previous Year Question Paper
State and Society in Latin America
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-002, December 2014 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 11 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE
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N Term-End Examination
Q1.December, 2014 MPSE-002 : STATE AND SOCIETY IN LATIN AMERICA Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50 Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two from each section. Each question is to be answered in about 400 words. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION-I
Q2.What is a plantation economy ? Examine the features of plantation economy in Guyana and Trinidad.
Q3.Examine the reasons for the adoption of Import Substitution Industrialisation strategy by Latin American States.
Q4.Assess the impact of the expanded role of the market on Latin America.
Q5.Examine the features and impact of populist movements on Latin American political and developmental processes.
Q6.What are the reasons for the emergence of bureaucratic authoritarian regimes in Latin America ? Elaborate.
SECTION-II
Q7.Describe the essential features and assumptions of :
(a) Dependency theory.
(b) Neo-liberalism.
Q8.Write a brief note on the evolution and functioning of :
(a) Organisation of American States (OAS)
Q9.Examine the role of Catholic Church in contemporary Latin America.
Q10.Describe the pattern of democratic transition in Latin America.
Q11.Write a short note on:
(a) Juan Domingo Peron
(b) Causes for revolutionary movements in Latin America. MPSE-002 2 wus -il
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