MPSE-005 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU MPSE-005 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
State and Society in Africa
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-005, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
(MPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
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.
Answer each question in about
400 words. Each question carries
10 marks.
Section—I
Q1.Trace how Africa came into being as a geographical and political entity.
Q2.Discuss the patterns of colonization in Africa.
Q3.Delineate the Independence Movement in Africa.
Q4.Examine the nature of the state in Africa.
Q5.Elaborate upon the history of development in Africa.
Section—II
Q6.Write a note on military regimes in Africa.
Q7.Examine the role of military in politics.
Q8.Enumerate and describe the key features of African foreign trade.
Q9.Discuss the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and India-Africa relations.
Q10.Elaborate upon the features of UN peace- keeping in Africa.