MPSE-002 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU MPSE-002 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
State and Society in Latin America
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-002, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE) (MPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
MPSE-002 : STATE AND SOCIETY IN LATIN
AMERICA
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least
two questions from each section. Answer each
question in about 400 words. All questions carry
equal marks.
SECTION I
Q1.Examine the legacy of José de San Martin in the evolution of political process of Latin America.
Q2.Describe the treatment of indigenous labour in Mexico during the colonial period.
Q3.Critically evaluate ‘Inward Looking Development Strategy’.
Q4.Examine the nature and success of agrarian reforms carried out in Latin American countries.
Q5.Write a note on Dependency and World Systems theory of development in the context of Latin
SECTION II
Q6.What minimum procedural conditions are considered essential for survival of democracy ?
Q7.Write an essay on the Bolivian Revolution (1952 — 1964).
Q8.Describe in brief the main characteristics of New Social Movements.
Q9.Trace the evolution of Regionalism in Latin
Q10.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Theories of Secularisation
(b) Simén Bolivar