Exam Details
| Subject | political science and international relations | |
| Paper | paper 2 | |
| Exam / Course | civil services main optional | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | union public service commission | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | 2008 | |
| City, State | central government, |
Question Paper
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Paper II civils mains 2008
I Time Allowed Three Hours 11 Maximum Marks 300,
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, which must be stated clearly on the
cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No marks will be
given for the answers written in a medium
other thaii . that specified in the Admission
Certificate.
Candidates should attempt Question Nos. 1
and 5 which are compulsory, and any three
of the remaining questions selecting at least
one question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by each
question is indicated at the end of the
question.
Section
1. Answer any three of the following 1n about 200 words each 20x3=60
How has geo-economics replaced geo-politics in the present International scenario
Outline the constraints SAARC is facing to emerge as an effective regional organisation.
How does comparative political sociology help in understanding of socio political process of different countries of the world
Elaborate the factors which cause North-South divide in the age of globalisation.
2. How does functioning of interest groups differ from political parties Discuss with appropriate examples. 60
3. Discuss the realist and neo-realist approaches to the study of International relations. 60
4. Do you agree with the notion that Marxist approach to the study of International relations is largely based on economic reductionism? Give reasons. 60
Section
5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each 20x3=60
'The relationship between India and China is characterised by high levels of conflict and cooperation.' Comment.
Explain the difference between security dilemma and insecurity dilemma.
Outline India's contribution to UN Peace Keeping activities
Explain the concept of 'Hegemonic stability'.
6. 'The constant breakdown in WTO negotiations suggest too many disagreements in world politics.' Would you agree 60
7. The growth and possession of WMD has seriously undermined international security. Discuss. 60
8. Does India's rise as a major market power in a globalised world mean that it is no longer concerned with the 'new international economic order' that it once championed? Discuss. 60
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Paper II civils mains 2008
I Time Allowed Three Hours 11 Maximum Marks 300,
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, which must be stated clearly on the
cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No marks will be
given for the answers written in a medium
other thaii . that specified in the Admission
Certificate.
Candidates should attempt Question Nos. 1
and 5 which are compulsory, and any three
of the remaining questions selecting at least
one question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by each
question is indicated at the end of the
question.
Section
1. Answer any three of the following 1n about 200 words each 20x3=60
How has geo-economics replaced geo-politics in the present International scenario
Outline the constraints SAARC is facing to emerge as an effective regional organisation.
How does comparative political sociology help in understanding of socio political process of different countries of the world
Elaborate the factors which cause North-South divide in the age of globalisation.
2. How does functioning of interest groups differ from political parties Discuss with appropriate examples. 60
3. Discuss the realist and neo-realist approaches to the study of International relations. 60
4. Do you agree with the notion that Marxist approach to the study of International relations is largely based on economic reductionism? Give reasons. 60
Section
5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each 20x3=60
'The relationship between India and China is characterised by high levels of conflict and cooperation.' Comment.
Explain the difference between security dilemma and insecurity dilemma.
Outline India's contribution to UN Peace Keeping activities
Explain the concept of 'Hegemonic stability'.
6. 'The constant breakdown in WTO negotiations suggest too many disagreements in world politics.' Would you agree 60
7. The growth and possession of WMD has seriously undermined international security. Discuss. 60
8. Does India's rise as a major market power in a globalised world mean that it is no longer concerned with the 'new international economic order' that it once championed? Discuss. 60
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