MPSE-005 · June 2025 · English

IGNOU MPSE-005 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

State and Society in Africa

Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-005, June 2025 session.

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

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

MASTER OF ARTS

(POLITICAL SCIENCE)

(MPS)

Term-End Examination

June, 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.Write a note on the spread of Islam in

Q2.Discuss the slave trade in Africa.

Q3.Trace the rise of Nationalism in

Q4.Examine the nature of the state in

Q5.Elaborate upon development in

Section—II

Q6.Write a note on military regimes in

Q7.Discuss the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) in Africa.

Q8.Elaborate upon Africa and Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

Q9.Profile post-Cold War peacekeeping in

Q10.What is Organisation of African Unity (OAU) ? Explain.