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IGNOU MPSE-012 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

State and Society in Australia

Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-012, December 2025 session.

Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL

SCIENCE)

(MPS)

Term-End Examination

December, 2025

MPSE-012 : STATE AND SOCIETY IN

AUSTRALIA

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. All questions carry equal

marks.

Section—I

Q1.Describe the main physiological features of Australian continent.

Q2.Critically examine the social impact of Australian colonial policy on the aborigine.

Q3.Briefly explain ‘White Australia Policy.”

Q4.Briefly explain the role of political parties in Australia.

Q5.Write short notes on the following : 5+5

(a) Referendum of 1999

(b) Nationalism in Australia

Section—II

Q6.Describe the working of federalism in Australia.

Q7.Critically examine the changing nature of Australian economy in the era of globalization.

Q8.Write an essay on the Indian Diaspora in Australia.

Q9.Briefly explain the debate on multiculturalism and its different facets in Australia.

Q10.Write short notes on the following : 5+5

(a) Immigration and economic prosperity in Australia

(b) Welfare state tradition in Australia