MPSE-012 · December 2013 · English
IGNOU MPSE-012 December 2013 Previous Year Question Paper
State and Society in Australia
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-012, December 2013 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
ON Term-End Examination
N December, 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. All questions carry equal marks.
Each question needs to be answered in about 400 words.
SECTION-I
Q1.Examine the nature and features of Australian federalism
Q2.Analyse the role of pressure groups in Australian politics.
Q3.| What factors contributed to the consolidation and establishment of Australian national identity ?
Q4.Examine the features and the impact of restructuring of Australian economy since the 1980's.
Q5.Give a brief account of the Australian governments’ policies towards its indigenous people.
SECTION-II
Answer each part in about 200 words :
Q6.Write a short note on the significance of :
(a) Mabo judgement
(b) Eureka rebellion.
Q7.(a) Identify the main trends in the party system of Australia.
(b) Comment on Senate -executive relations in Australia.
Q8.(a) What are the preconditions for building a multicultural democracy ?
(b) Comment on the representation and participation of ethnic and racial minorities in Australian politics.
Q9.Write a brief note on the ideology and social base of :
(a) Green party.
(b) Labour party.
Q10.(a) What are the features of the recent immigration policy of Australia ?
(b) What are the characteristics of Indian diaspora in Australia ?