MPSE-012 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU MPSE-012 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
State and Society in Australia
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-012, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL
SCIENCE)
(MPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
MPSE-012 : STATE AND SOCIETY IN
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 about
400 words. All questions carry equal
marks.
Section—I
Q1.Describe the main physiological features of Australian continent.
Q2.Critically examine the social impact of Australian colonial policy on the aborigine.
Q3.Briefly explain ‘White Australia Policy.”
Q4.Briefly explain the role of political parties in Australia.
Q5.Write short notes on the following : 5+5
(a) Referendum of 1999
(b) Nationalism in Australia
Section—II
Q6.Describe the working of federalism in Australia.
Q7.Critically examine the changing nature of Australian economy in the era of globalization.
Q8.Write an essay on the Indian Diaspora in Australia.
Q9.Briefly explain the debate on multiculturalism and its different facets in Australia.
Q10.Write short notes on the following : 5+5
(a) Immigration and economic prosperity in Australia
(b) Welfare state tradition in Australia