MPSE-002 · December 2016 · English
IGNOU MPSE-002 December 2016 Previous Year Question Paper
State and Society in Latin America
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-002, December 2016 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 11
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
७ MASTER OF ARTS
KR (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
8 Term-End Examination
December, 2016
MPSE-002 : STATE AND SOCIETY IN LATIN
AMERICA
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two
questions from each section. All questions carry equal
marks, Answer each question in about 400 words.
SECTION -I
Q1.What do you understand by ‘Economic Cycles’ ?
Q2.How has Brazil been affected by them ?
Q3.| Why have the attempts to change the agriculture sector in Latin America not been successful ? Explain.
Q4.Write an essay on the Centre Periphery Dilemma, in the context of Latin American Development strategies.
Q5.Comment on the significant features of the Latin American populist movements.
Q6.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Positivism in Latin America
(b) Neo-Liberal State SECTION - II
Q7.Examine the role of the Catholic Church in contemporary Latin American Politics.
Q8.Write an essay on the Nicarguan revolution.
Q9.Describe the modes of transition to democracy in Latin America.
Q10.Analyse the characteristics of the New Social Movements in Latin America.
Q11.Discuss the nature of relationship between the Latin America and the European Union.