MPSE-002 · December 2024 · English

IGNOU MPSE-002 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper

State and Society in Latin America

Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-002, December 2024 session.

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

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

MASTER OF ARTS

(POLITICAL SCIENCE)

(MPS)

Term-End Examination

December, 2024

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.Examine political continuity in Latin America.

Q2.Write a note on the plantation economy in Cuba and Guyana.

Q3.What do you understand by dependency ? Explain.

Q4.Write short notes on the following :

(a) Peasant movements in Latin America

(b) Role of Church in Latin American society

Q5.Briefly explain the causes of revolutionary movements in Latin America.

Section—II

Q6.What makes democracy work in Latin America ? Elaborate.

Q7.Explain the contemporary process’ of democratisation in Latin America.

Q8.Critically examine the role of military in Latin American politics.

Q9.Briefly explain the main characteristics of new social movements in Latin America. How do they differ from the old ?

Q10.Describe the role of foreign investment in Latin American countries. HE War ei