MPSE-005 · December 2014 · English
IGNOU MPSE-005 December 2014 Previous Year Question Paper
State and Society in Africa
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-005, December 2014 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
5 (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
x Term-End Examination
© December, 2014
MPSE-005 : STATE AND SOCIETY IN AFRICA
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two from
each section. Answer each question in about 400 words.
All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION - I
Q1.| How did Europe expand its interests in Africa ? Explain.
Q2.Trace the evolution of Islamic Culture in African countries.
Q3.Describe the efforts of the Indian settlements to integrate with local society and politics in Africa.
Q4.How has Africa developed a distinct identity in the post-coldwar period ? Elaborate.
Q5.| How has the UN facilitated Human Security in Africa. Discuss. SECTION - II
Q6.Describe the political significance of Africa in contemporary international politics.
Q7.Explain the different degrees of urbanization in Africa.
Q8.| What is sustainable development ? Comment on its relevance for Africa.
Q9.How has Western education made a difference to the African Society ? Discuss.
Q10.Elucidate African experience of regionalism.