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IGNOU MPSE-002 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper

State and Society in Latin America

Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-002, June 2022 session.

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

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

MASTER OF ARTS

(POLITICAL SCIENCE)

Term-End Examination

June, 2022

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 the Dependency theory as developed by Latin American Social Scientists.

Q2.What is plantation economy ? Examine the features of plantation economy in Guyana and Trinidad.

Q3.Write a note on the social and economic impact of Pampas on Argentina.

Q4.Discuss the nature and characteristic features of Economic cycles in Brazil.

Q5.Describe the nature and importance of the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro.

SECTION II

Q6.Examine the role of racial movements and civil society in the democratisation process in Latin America.

Q7.Write a note on the merits and demerits of Import-Substitution Industrialization Strategy in Latin America.

Q8.“Regional organisations provide a buffer for the Latin American nations against the vagaries of free market capitalism.” Comment.

Q9.Write an essay on women’s mobilization in Latin American countries.

Q10.Describe the nature of Latin America’s relations with developing countries with special reference to India.