SECTION-I

1. Describe the ideas and circumstances that led to the independence movements in Latin America.

2. Contemporary Latin America is in many ways a prisoner of its colonial legacy. Discuss.

3. Explain the impact of economic liberalisation and globalisation in Latin American society.

4. Unregulated markets are leading to social chaos and catastrophes. Discuss with suitable examples from Latin America.

5. Examine the relationship between democracy and economic development in the context of recent Latin American experience.

SECTION-II

Write a short note on the following in about 250 words each.

6. a) Features of populist movements in Latin America b) Cyclical pattern of the transition of democracy in Latin America

7. a) Latin America and India b) Latin America and the European Union

8. a) Role of Military in Latin American Politics b) Revolution in Latin America

9. a) Agrarian and land rights in Latin America b) Latin America and the Asia Pacific Region

10. a) Features of the Cuban revolution b) Civil society in Latin America