MPSE-005 · December 2024 · English

IGNOU MPSE-005 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper

State and Society in Africa

Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-005, December 2024 session.

Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL

SCIENCE) (MPS)

Term-End Examination

December, 2024

MPSE-005 : STATE AND SOCIETY IN AFRICA

Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note:Answer 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.Write a note on the spread of Islam in Africa.

Q2.Elaborate upon Slave Trade in Africa.

Q3.Trace the rise of nationalism in Africa.

Q4.Examine the nature of the state in Africa.

Q5.Discuss the inter-relationship of governance and development.

Section—II

Q6.Write a note on Authoritarian regimes in Africa.

Q7.Examine the role of military in politics.

Q8.Discuss the key features of African Foreign Trade.

Q9.Write a note on Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and Africa.

Q10.Elaborate upon post-cold war phase of peace keeping in Africa.