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Political Science and International Relations-II
Time Three Hours Maximum Marks 300

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SECTION-A

1. Examine any three of the following in not more than 200 words each

Challenges to the nation-state system.


Concept of power in international relations.



'National interest is the central concept of Realism.' Examine.
Emergence of the USSR and the USA as super powers after World War II. 25×3=75
2.
Discuss the key strengths and weaknesses of the Decision-Making Approach to international relations. 50

3.
Elaborating the attributes of Non-Alignment, evaluate the relevance of NAM in the present day international relations. 50

4.
How can we improve the functioning of the United Nations Do you think that the fair representation in the Security Council will democratise the UN system 50



SECTION-B

5. Comment on any three of the following in not more than 200 words each

North-South dialogue


Pokhoran-II


Indo-US Civil nuclear deal

SAFTA 25×3=75 HRI-28367 2 Contd.
6.
Discuss the global politics of hegemony and dominance in nuclear proliferation with special reference to nuclear regimes. 50

7.
Trace the irritants of Indo-Pak relations and suggest ways to slacken them off with latest developments. 50

8.
Critically evaluate India-Russia relations today. 50


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