MPSE-002 · June 2014 · English

IGNOU MPSE-002 June 2014 Previous Year Question Paper

State and Society in Latin America

Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-002, June 2014 session.

Max marks: 50 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 1

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

oo MASTER OF ARTS

(POLITICAL SCIENCE)

. (441 5 Term-End Examination

. June, 2014

MPSE-002 : STATE AND SOCIETY IN LATIN

AMERICA _ es

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.

ह SECTION I

. 1. Examine the economic and political factors

contributing to the adoption of inward

development strategy in Latin America.

Q1.Describe the major elements of neo-liberal economic policies adopted by Latin American nations in recent years.

Q2.Examine the historical role and contemporary relevance of the institution. of Church in Latin ह

Q3.Critically analyse the process of consolidation of democracy in Latin America in recent years. |

Q4.Examine the role of racial movements and civil society in the democratization process in Latin

SECTION II

Q5.Write a short note on:

(a) Features of populist movements in Latin

(b) Causes for revolutionary movements in Latin America.

Q6.Analyse the reasons for the emergence of military as an important actor in the politics of Latin America.

Q7.Regional organisations provide a buffer for the Latin American nations against the vagaries of free market capitalism. Comment.

Q8.Write a brief note on: OS

(a) Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua

(b) Movimento Sem Terra (MST), the landless peasants movement

Q9.Identify the main features of

(a) Import Substitution Industrialisation Policy in Latin America

(b) Slavery in Latin America MPSE-002 2 @l aaa & abrert (contributing) sufie sit _MPSE-002 4 4.000