MPSE-002 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU MPSE-002 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
State and Society in Latin America
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-002, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL
SCIENCE) (MPS)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
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 ideas and circumstances that led to the independence movements in Latin America.
Q2.Discuss the system of Indentured labour in Guyana and Trinidad.
Q3.Briefly explain the role of foreign investment in Latin American countries.
Q4.Briefly examine the legacy of the institution of slavery in Latin America.
Q5.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Main features of Latin American Populist Movements
(b) Peasant and Land Right Movements
Section-II
Q6.Discuss some of the political and economic factors responsible for adopting inward development strategy.
Q7.Briefly examine the economic liberalization and global dependence in Latin America.
Q8.Critically examine the historical role of the institution of Church in Latin America.
Q9.Discuss critically the role of military regimes in Latin America.
Q10.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Bolivian Revolution (1952-1964)
(b) Civil Society in Latin America