MPSE-005 · December 2021 · English
IGNOU MPSE-005 December 2021 Previous Year Question Paper
State and Society in Africa
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-005, December 2021 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
December, 2021
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. All questions carry
equal marks. Each question is to be answered in
about 500 words.
SECTION I
Q1.Write a note on the spread of Islam in Africa.
Q2.Discuss the patterns of colonisation in Africa.
Q3.Trace the rise of nationalism in Africa.
Q4.Discuss the crisis of legitimacy faced by African States.
Q5.Write a note on Structural Adjustment Programme and Development in Africa.
SECTION II
Q6.Write a note on military regimes in Africa.
Q7.Discuss the nature and functioning of political parties in Africa.
Q8.Describe the key features of African foreign trade.
Q9.Discuss India-Africa relations against the backdrop of Non-alignment.
Q10.What has been the profile of post-cold war UN peace-keeping in Africa ? Elaborate. MPSE-005,