Main Exa m 2010 Paper -II Political Science International Relations

Time Allowed Three Hours Maximum Marks 300
INSTRUCTIONS .
Each question is printed both in-Hindi. in English. Answers must be written in the medium I. specified in the Admission. Certifica(e issued to. you, which must be stated clearly -en the cover of the answ??r-book the space provided Jo r the purpose. No will be given for the answers written in ·a medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate. Candidates should attempt Question Nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining qii.estions selecting at least one question from each Section. The numberma.tks carried . by each question i.s indicated at the end of the question.

Section-A

1. Answer the following in about 200 wordseach 20x3=60

How is the modem comparative politics·· approach differant from the traditional legal-instltutional approach?
(b)Examine the changing nature of security in the recent times.
Explain the meaning and application of the concept of •stratigic engagement'.

2. Examine the. post-modernist critique of Realism in international politics. 20
Assess in detail the prospects of the emergence of a nuclear-weapons free world. 40

3. Discuss the (tiff'erent perspectives on . gl9bal enviroiµnent that have emerged in the cont?? of the Copenhagen Summit. 20·
Critically examine globalisation from a Thitd World perspective. · 40

4. Bring·OUt your perspectives on the following in about 200 words each 20x3=60

Plausible aims of tne Non-Aligned Movement in the post-Cold War period
The indications of the emergence of a global civil society
Should National Interest be viewed as a constant category or is i t situationspecific?

Section-B

5. Answer the following in about 200 words each 20x3=60

Can Israel be termed a 'natural ally' of India?
Examine .India's response to the Af-Pak policy of the US.
Bring out the role played by Indian armed forces in UN peace-keeping efforts in various parts of the world.

6. Examine the nature of the issues currently being debated with the European Union. 20
Assess the problems being faced by India on account of illegal migration into the country. 40

7. Comment on the recen't trends 1n • Russia's foreign policy. "20
"The UN today is .more of a social service organisation than an extlusively security-oriented body. Critically examine. 40

8. Bring out India's perspectives and concerne on reform in the UN Security Council. 20
Would it be to India's benefH if it were to pursue a more serious rerationship with South·East Asia2 Critically evaluate. 40