MPSE-005 · December 2015 · English
IGNOU MPSE-005 December 2015 Previous Year Question Paper
State and Society in Africa
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-005, December 2015 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
OG ?i Term-End Examination
December, 2015 .
MPSE-005 : STATE AND SOCIETY IN AFRICA
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.Trace the spread of Islam in Africa.
Q2.Discuss the impact of colonialism on African society.
Q3.Write short notes on the following : 10
(a) Slave Trade
(b) Structural Adjustment Programme
Q4.Explain the nature of State in Africa.
Q5.Discuss the impact of globalisation in Africa.
SECTION II
Q6.Describe the salient features of military regime in Africa.
Q7.What are the main features of African administrative system ?
Q8.Write short notes on the following : 10
(a) Debt Problem of Africa
(b) Non-Alignment Movement and Africa
Q9.Discuss the developmental challenges in contemporary Africa.
Q10.Explain the efforts towards regional economic integration in Africa. 10 MPSE-005 2 MPSE-005 4 4,500