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.