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IGNOU MPSE-002 June 2018 Previous Year Question Paper

State and Society in Latin America

Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-002, June 2018 session.

Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

5 MASTER OF ARTS

oO (POLITICAL SCIENCE)

oO Term-End Examination

June, 2018

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. All questions carry equal

marks. Answer each question in about 400 words.

SECTION - I

Q1.Write an essay on the role of positivist ideology and education as a part of the cultural legacy of the Latin American Political culture.

Q2.What economic impact Pampas had in the transformation of Argentina ? Elaborate.

Q3.Critically evaluate the triumph of liberal ideas of free trade and market economy in Mexico.

Q4.Write an essay on Centre-Periphery theory as propounded by Raul Prebische.

Q5.— Critically evaluate the liberal-pluralist theory of development in the context of Latin American countries. SECTION - II

Q6.Analyse the nature and importance of innovations made by catholic church in terms of ideology and institutions in contemporary Latin America.

Q7.Describe the process, nature and importance of Bolivian revolution of 1952 - 1964.

Q8.Analyse the development and role of civil society in Latin America.

Q9.Describe the evolution and importance of Mercosur (Common Market of South America).

Q10.Discuss the nature and importance of India’s relationship with Latin American countries.