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IGNOU MPSE-012 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper

State and Society in Australia

Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-012, December 2024 session.

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

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL

SCIENCE) (MPS)

Term-End Examination

December, 2024

MPSE-012 : STATE AND SOCIETY : 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 maximum

400 words. All questions carry equal marks.

Section—I

Q1.What are the main characteristics of Australian Geography and Economic Development ? Why and how it has been changing ?

Q2.Briefly explain ‘White Australia’ policy and reasons for changing its political spectrum.

Q3.Examine the changing social impact of the Australian colonial policy towards the Aborigins.

Q4.Discuss the ideological factors impacting Australian politics.

Q5.Briefly explain Australian labor party in 1990s and changing dynamics of party system.

Section—II

Q6.Write short notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 5x2=10

(a) The future of Australian democracy

(b) Federalism in Australia

(c) Australian modernity

(d) Gender and women issues

Q7.Explain the importance of Australian Constitutional Convention, 1973-85.

Q8.Discuss the historical antecedents of nationalism in Australia.

Q9.Critically examine the changing nature of Australian economy in the’ era of Globalisation.

Q10.Trace the history of Asian-Indian immigration to Australia. 10

(ख) siecfeen A deta eta (Federalism)