MPSE-002 · December 2020 · English

IGNOU MPSE-002 December 2020 Previous Year Question Paper

State and Society in Latin America

Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-002, December 2020 session.

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

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

MASTER OF ARTS

(POLITICAL SCIENCE)

Term-End Examination

February, 2021

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. Answer each question

in about 400 words. All questions carry equal

marks.

SECTION I

Q1.Describe the economic and social profile of Chile.

Q2.Discuss the main characteristics of the political traditions in Latin America and _ their contemporary relevance.

Q3.Describe the impact of Neo-liberalism on the Latin American economy.

Q4.Describe the main characteristics of populist movements in Latin America.

Q5.Examine the nature of Agrarian Reforms in Latin American countries.

SECTION II

Q6.Write an essay on the Bolivian Revolution of 1952 — 1964.

Q7.Describe the relationship between political democracy and economic development in Latin America.

Q8.Examine the nature of cyclic pattern of democratic transition.

Q9.Describe the main characteristics of New Social Movements.

Q10.Write a note on emerging India — Latin America relations.