Political Science Paper 2 (2012)

SECTION – A

150 words each:
Examining political phenomena through a process of cross-global

investigation has become the fundamental function of Comparative

Politics.” Discuss.
How did the struggle for representation increase the level and quality

of democracy in the industrial societies?
Do you agree that liberal international theories are essentially

‘Eurocentric’ and not necessarily imperialist?
Review the increasing role of Multi National Corporations in the

policy making process of developing countries.
Why is the ‘polarity of power’ thesis less relevant and meaningful in

the present architecture of ‘balance of power’?
Sub questions
What are the great debates between ‘classical’ and ‘modern’

realists Is there any thin line of continuity between these two traditions?
Does the perspective of Dependencies Theory offer a robust

critique on the nature of mainstream development process taking place

in Africa and Latin America?
Is ‘terrorism’ an essentially ‘contested’ concept What are the

different manifestations of ‘terrorism’ as a concept, and as practice?
200 worlds each:
What have been the main challenges to India’s foreign policy in the

last two decades? Are these essentially ‘concerns’ with domestic politics

or ‘strategic’ issues?
What constitutes ‘national security discourses’ How far have the

IR Feminists questioned how ‘security’ has been problematised
Evaluate the nature and distinctions of anomic and associational

interest groups in the pressure politics of developing countries.
Elucidate the transdisciplinary nature of modern comparative

politics and identify the modern comparative politics and identify the

contributions of political sociologists towards this goal.
250 worlds each:
How far have the UN reform efforts of 2004-05, transformed the

concept of ‘Sovereignty’ as a fundamental principle of International Law

Do you think that UN reform discourse represents a ‘biopolitical

reprogramming’ of contemporary sovereignty and global governance?
How would you explain the future of ‘Nuclear Deterrence’ Do you

think that ‘preventive war’ is a good substitute for Nuclear Deterrence
examine the significance of ideological and policy aspects in the

structural growth of modern political parties.

SECTION – B

150 worlds each:
Illustrate the issue of illegal cross-border migration in South Asia

and its impact on regional alliances and bilateral relations.
“Human Rights constitute the Third Generation of Rights.” Analyse

the range and complex dimension of Human Rights in the globalised era.
Is there any linkage between a shift in China’s relations with Japan

to a perceived shift in her relations with India? Examine in the light of

China’s so-called ‘anti-encirclement struggle’.
Comment on the essential elements of India’s foreign policy that are

required to secure energy and security in the Indian Ocean region.
is it correct to conclude that the ‘Arab Street’ revolutions have

radically altered the political power scenario of the West Asian countries?

250 worlds each:
How would you describe the contemporary words beyond the

language of ‘North/South’ and ‘Developed/Developing’? Is the present

transformation driven by domestic compulsion, or external overall crisis

of the global economy?
Is power a zero-sum or variable game in international relations?

Can zero-sum game explain the mixture of conflict and cooperation of

the present dynamics of international relations?
Assess the scope and importance of setting up the Public

Diplomacy Division in the Ministry of External Affairs in strengthening

India’s Foreign Policy.
200 worlds each:
The effort in restricting illegal migration from Mexico to U.S.A. and

Canada has been one major gain for the United States through NAFTA.

Comment.
Bring out linkage between environmental degradation and

neo-corporatism in the globalised era.
“Nations and States have become virtually synonymous.” Elucidate.
“Despite the potentialities, India’s ‘Look East Policy’ requires a major

course correction”. Discuss.
250 worlds each:
Do you think that Iran’s ‘victory’ in the NAM on the nuclear issue has

brought in a new debate on the relevance of the Non-Aligned Movement.?
What are the political and environmental contexts of the Siachen

Glacier conflict? Comment on the possibility of environmental

peace-keeping and collaborative arrangements being worked out with

Pakistan on this aspects.
Examine the idea of a ‘balance’ between ‘security’ and ‘liberty’ in

modern international politics. Do you think that the liberal international

order is more ‘security-friendly’?