MPSE-005 · December 2017 · English
IGNOU MPSE-005 December 2017 Previous Year Question Paper
State and Society in Africa
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-005, December 2017 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
wo MASTER OF ARTS
NX (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
MD Term-End Examination
December, 2017
MPSE-005 : STATE AND SOCIETY IN AFRICA
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two
questions from each section. Each question is to be
answered in about 400 words. All questions carry equal
marks.
SECTION - I
Q1.Examine the concept of development as 10 experienced in Africa.
Q2.Give reasons for the establishment of slavery and 10 its subsequent abolishment.
Q3.Write a brief note on India and Africa relations.
Q4.List the factors responsible for the emergence of 10 authoritarian regimes in Africa. .
Q5.Write short notes on the following : 10
(6) African Union SECTION - II
Q6.Trace the origins and spread of Islam in Africa.
Q7.What factors led to the rise of nationalism in 10 Africa? Explain.
Q8.Define the concept of Human Security with 10 examples from Africa.
Q9.Explain US interests and objectives in Africa 10 during the 1990s.
Q10.Discuss Africa’s role in Non- Aligned Movement.