civil services mains 2009

POLITICAL SCIENCE AND

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Paper-II

I Time Allowed Three Hours I I Maximum Marks 300 1

INSTRUCTIONS

Each question is printed both in Hindi and in English.

Answers must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you, tvhich must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space provided for the purpose. No marks tvill be given for the answers written in a medium o.ther than that specified in the Admission Certificate.

Candidates should attempt Question Nos. :I. and S which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Secti.on.

The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.

Section-A

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

Is it necessary to evolve a distinct theoretical framework for analyzing emergent politics m the developing world?


What is the significance of the increasing global diffusion of nuclear and longrange delivery vehicle technology?
What are the major critiques of liberal internationalism?

Comment on the contribution of global feminism to the consolidation of global civil society.

2. Explain how far Deutsch's model explains the framework of international interdependence. Do you think that the processes of interdependence and integration have grown steadily in the post-Cold War globalization trajectory? 60

3. Explain the role of non-state actors, like IMF, World Bank, European Union and MNCs, in modulating and transforming the broad dynamics of international relations. 60

4. Examine the comparative advantages of democracy and autocracy 1n restraining political violence. Do you think that autocratic societies are more prone to political violence? Illustrate your answer with a comparative study of a few societies. 60

Section-B

5.Answer any three of the following 1n about
200 words each 20x3-60

Do you think that India's 'Look East' policy would help a common Asian market, unlike European common market?

In. the context of developments on· the nuclear weapons front in the neighbourhood, do you think that any change in India's defence strategy is indicated?

Identify India's contributions and assistance in the process of nation-building in South Africa.

To what extent is India's policy in regard to Afghanistan. dictated by a vision of 'Global South', rather than compulsion?

6. Exainine India's role in strategic terms with regard to the land-locked countries in South Asia. With regard to Nepal, to what extent has the involvement of major powers such as China, the US and the EU impacted India's strategic interests? 60

7. Analyze the basic causes of insurgency and terrorism in two major areas that are affected in the country. In this regard, to what extent have state policies to counter terrorism been effective in these areas? 60

8. "Domestic problems and historic legacies, apart from other factors, constitute major strains on Indian foreign policy." Discuss this statement with suitable exainples. 60

Note English version of the Instructions is printed on the front cover of this question paper.