Name of the University : Uttarakhand Open University
Degree : M.A
Department : Political Science
Subject Code/Name : MAPS03 International Politics
Year : I
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International Politics :
First Year, Examination 2012
MAPS-03 International Politics
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks: 60
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Note : The question paper is divided into three sections ‘A’ ‘B’ and ‘C’.
Attempt questions of each section according to given instructions.
Section A
Long Answer Questions nh- kZ mRrjh; iz’u
Note : Answer any two questions. Each question carries 15 marks
Q.1 Define International Politics. Distinguish between International
Q.2 Examine the Game Theory and point out its shortcomings.
Q.3 Explain the meaning of National Power. Discuss the determining
Q.4 Analyse Collective Security under the United Nations.
Section B
Short Answer Questions y- kq mRrjh; iz’u
Note : Answer any four questions. Each question carries 05 marks
Q.1 In what ways, do you think the Marxist theory of hegemony helps in
Q.2 What do you mean by neo-colonialism- Do you agree with the view
Q.3 Discuss the North-South divide in the context of global
Q.4 Describe briefly the NPT.
Q.5 Describe the nature and origin of the Cold War.
Q.6 How does terrorism threaten World Order-
Q.7 Define national interest.
Q.8 Write a note on Dependency theory.
Section C
Objective Questions oLrqfu”B iz’u
Note : Answer all questions. Each question carries 01 mark.
1X10=10
Q.1 The Bandung Summit was held in the year :
a. 1954 b. 1955c.1956 d. 1957
Q.2 The UN Day in celebrated on :
a. 12 Oct. b. 16 Oct.c. 20 Oct. d. 24 Oct.
Q.3 Which one of the following countries was disintegrated after the Cold
a. Britain b. France c. USSR d. USA
Q.4 ‘Sir Creek’ problem lies between :
a. India-China b. India-Pakistan c. India-Srilanka d. India-Nepal
Q.5 Out of the following approaches which is not a Theory of
a. Idealism b. Realism c. Non-Alignment d. Game Theory
Q.6 Which one of the following countries is not a member of BRICS-
a. Britain b. Russia c. China d. South Africa
Q.7 Morton Kaplan has divided his world system theory into :
a. 4 Parts b. 5 Parts c. 6 Parts d. 8 Parts
Q.8 Kyoto Conference is related to :
a. Environmental Protectionb. Human Rights
c. Gender issuesd. Nuclear Proliferation
Q.9 ‘SAARC’ is a regional association of :
a. South Africa b. South Asia c. West Asia d. Europe
Q.10 Which one of these NGO is not related to human rights-
a. Amnesty International b. Red Cross
c. Human Rights Watch d. Green Peace
First Year Examination-2015 :
MAPS-03 – International Politics :
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks : 60
Note : This paper is of sixty (60) marks divided into three (03) sections A, B, and C. Attempt the questions contained in these sections according to the detailed instructions given therein.
Section – A : (Long Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘A’ contains four (04) long-answer-type questions of fifteen (15) marks each. Learners are required to answer any two (02) questions only. (2×15=30)
1. Define international politics and analyse the changing nature of international politics.
2. Examine the Game Theory and point out its shortcomings.
3. Discuss the role of SAARC in regional cooperation.
4. Describe the role of diplomacy in the enhancement of national interests.
Section – B : (Short Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘B’ contains eight (08) short-answer-type questions of five (05) marks each. Learners are required to answer any four (04) questions only. (4×5=20)
1. Explain the concept of Realism with reference to Morgenthau.
2. Discuss the role of Marxist Leninist approach to international politics.
3. Analyse the causes of Cold War.
4. Is disarmament possible? Discuss it.
5. Describe the Nuclear Doctrine of India.
6. Point out the hurdles between North-South cooperation.
7. What is ISIS? Examine the dangers of inereasing influence of ISIS.
8. Analyse the impact of technology of the relations of nations in international politics.
Section – C : (Objective Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘C’ contains ten (10) objective-type questions of one (01) mark each. All the questions of this section are compulsory. (10×1=10)
Choose the correct alternative.
1. Which of the following was on exponent of realist theory of international politics?
(a) Hans J. Morgenthau
(b) George Kennan
(c) Henry Kissinger
(d) All of the above
2. Who said that every actor is a decision maker?
(a) Harold Lasswell
(b) VV Dyke
(c) Burton Spain
(d) Karl Deutsch