1. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each:

ExplaintheconceptofnationalinterestinInternationalpolitics.


Write in brief the factors that caused thecollapseofSovietUnion.


In the post cold war eraNon-alignment has lost its relevance. Discuss.


Gender justice is a majorconcerninAsiannations.Explain in brief


2.
Describe the Realistic theory ofInternational politics. 60

3.
Domestic compulsions and geopolitics determine the foreign policies of nations. Critically examine. 60

4.
Discuss theNorth-South dimension of the International Economic Systern. 60


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SECTION-B

5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20x3=60

Discuss India's role in liberation ofBangladesh.


Explain in brief the historical origins ofIndianForeignPolicy.


Evaluate India's relations with ED.


Explain India's role in World Trade Organisation.


6.
Do you thin India should playa major role in South EastAsia by building strongertieswithASEAN?Discuss. 60

7.
Describe India's role in UN Peace keeping. 60

8.
DiscussIndia'srelationwithChinawithaspecialfocus on recentintrusion of ChineseArmyintoLaddakh. 60





Political Science and International Relations Paper-I
Time Allowed: Three hours Maximum Marks: 300
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
Candidates should answer questions Nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory and any three of the remaining questions, selecting at least one from each section.