MPSE-005 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU MPSE-005 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
State and Society in Africa
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-005, 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-005 : STATE AND SOCIETY
IN AFRICA
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : Answer five questions in all, selecting at
least two questions from each Section.
Answer each question in about
400 words. Each question carries
10 marks.
Section—I
Q1.Write a note on the spread of Islam in
Q2.Discuss the slave trade in Africa.
Q3.Trace the rise of Nationalism in
Q4.Examine the nature of the state in
Q5.Elaborate upon development in
Section—II
Q6.Write a note on military regimes in
Q7.Discuss the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) in Africa.
Q8.Elaborate upon Africa and Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
Q9.Profile post-Cold War peacekeeping in
Q10.What is Organisation of African Unity (OAU) ? Explain.