MPSE-005 · June 2018 · English
IGNOU MPSE-005 June 2018 Previous Year Question Paper
State and Society in Africa
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-005, June 2018 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
a . MASTER OF ARTS
8 (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
° Term-End Examination
June, 2018
MPSE-005 : STATE AND SOCIETY IN AFRICA
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting atleast two
questions from each section. All questions carry equal
marks. Each question is to be answered in about 400
words.
SECTION - I
Q1.Write an essay on the spread of Islam in Africa.
Q2.Discuss the patterns of colonisation in the African continent.
Q3.Describe the independence movements in Africa.
Q4.Examine the crisis of legitimacy faced by the newly independent African states.
Q5.Discuss the interface of environment and development in Africa. SECTION - II
Q6.Write a note on authoritarian regimes in Africa.
Q7.Examine the nature of political parties in Africa.
Q8.Describe the debt problem of Africa.
Q9.Discuss Africa - India relations against the backdrop of NAM.
Q10.Outline the profile of post-cold war peacekeeping by the UN in Africa.