MPSE-002 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU MPSE-002 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
State and Society in Latin America
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-002, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 11 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
(MPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
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.Why is Latin America considered a prisoner of its colonial legacy ?
Q2.Explain the significance of Chile‟s resource endowment in its history of development. [ 2 ]
Q3.Describe the treatment meted out to indigenous people in colonial Mexico.
Q4.“Military Intervention is a continuing feature of Latin American politics.” Comment.
Q5.What are Bureaucratic Authoritarian regimes ?
Q6.Explain with reference to Latin America.
Section—II
Q7.Explain the „Classical Populist‟ movements in Latin American politics.
Q8.Explain the modes and experiences of Latin American countries in transition of democracy.
Q9.Explain the role and impact of Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America.
Q10.How is „MERCOSUM‟ different from „NAFTA‟ ? Which you think is a more viable grouping ?
Q11.Examine the nature of relationship between Latin America and the Asia Pacific. [ 3 ] MPSE–002 2023 -002 [ 4 ] MPSE–002 &II (MERCOSUM) (NAFTA) (Pacific)