MPSE-009 · December 2020 · English
IGNOU MPSE-009 December 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
Canada: Politics and Society
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-009, December 2020 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
February, 2021
MPSE-009 : CANADA : POLITICS AND SOCIETY
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two
questions from each section. Each question is to be
answered in about 400 words. All questions carry
equal marks.
SECTION I
Q1.Trace the history of Constitutional development in Canada.
Q2.Write a note on language rights of minorities in Canada.
Q3.Describe the major government policy measures for aboriginal self-government in the 1960s and 1970s.
Q4.Assess the ideological and social basis of Quebec nationalism.
Q5.Write short notes on the following : 10
(a) Canadian Parliament
(b) Position of Governor General
SECTION II
Q6.Analyse the role of pressure groups in Canadian politics.
Q7.Evaluate recent initiatives of Canadian government for Human Security.
Q8.Describe the programme and social basis of Liberal and Progressive Conservative Parties.
Q9.Write an essay on the nature and role of NGOs in social movements in Canada.
Q10.Examine the impact of reforms on the Canadian Federal system in context of local self-government.