MPSE-012 · June 2013 · English
IGNOU MPSE-012 June 2013 Previous Year Question Paper
State and Society in Australia
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-012, June 2013 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
हर (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
= Term-End Examination
© June, 2013
MPSE-012 : STATE AND SOCIETY IN AUSTRALIA
Time :; 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt any five questions in all, selecting at least
two from each section. Each question carries 10 marks.
Answer each question in about 400 words.
SECTION-I
Q1.Examine the social and political impact of colonisation on the aboriginal people of Australia.
Q2.Critically examine the role of the legislature in the constitutional system of Australia.
Q3.Briefly describe the ideology and social basis of the Australian Labour Party.
Q4.Analyse the changing nature of Australian economy in the era of globalisation.
Q5.| Examine the characteristics of the Indian diaspora and the challenges it faces in Australia.
SECTION-II
Answer each part of the question in about
200 words :
Q6.Write a short note on:
(a) The demise of white Australia policy.
(b) Politics of recognition in Australia.
Q7.(a) Describe the role and powers of the Australian Senate.
(b) Comment on the nature of division of powers between the commonwealth and the states.
Q8.Write a short note on:
(a) Pressure groups in Australia.
(b) One nation party.
Q9.(a) Bring out the importance of self determination for indigenous people.
(b) What is the main thrust of the reconciliation debate in Australia ?
Q10.(a) Comment on social security system in Australia.
(b) Write a note on the pattern of immigration in Australia.