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IGNOU MPSE-011 December 2021 Previous Year Question Paper

The European Vision in World Affairs

Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-011, December 2021 session.

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

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

MASTER OF ARTS

(POLITICAL SCIENCE)

Term-End Examination

December, 2021

MPSE-011 : THE EUROPEAN UNION IN WORLD

AFFAIRS

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.Bring out the importance of the Maastricht Treaty in the evolution of the European Union.

Q2.Critically examine neo-functionalism as a framework for understanding European integration.

Q3.Describe the composition, functions and role of the European Parliament.

Q4.Explain the procedures prescribed for decision-making in the European Union and its institutions.

Q5.Discuss the role of France in shaping institutions and policy processes of the European Union.

SECTION II

Q6.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each :

(a) Reforms in Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) since the 1990s

(b) India-European Union Strategic Partnership

Q7.Discuss the challenges in the enlargement of the European Union in the post-Cold War years.

Q8.Examine the issues and _ problems in India-European Union relations.

Q9.“The European Union has always seen linkages between trade, environment and sustainable development as unavoidable.” Comment.

Q10.Examine the nature of the European Union’s relationship with regional groupings in Asia. MPSE-011 2 ws Il