MPS-002 · December 2013 · English
IGNOU MPS-002 December 2013 Previous Year Question Paper
International Relations: Theory and Problems
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-002, December 2013 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 11 · Sections: 1
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS (Political Science)
0 Term-End Examination
st December, 2013
2 MPS-002 : INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS :
™ THEORY AND PROBLEMS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt any five questions in all, selecting at least two
questions from each section. Each question should be
answered in about 500 words. All questions carry equal
marks. _ _
SECTION-I
Q1.Discuss the key features and limitations of the dependency framework for analysing international relations.
Q2.Bring out the distinction between :
(a) Realist and neo - realist approaches.
(b) Explanatory and constitutive theories of international relations.
Q3.Write a short note on:
(a) Concept of globalism
(b) Feminist vision of security
Q4.Identify the salient features of the current phase of globalization. What are the concerns of the critics of globalization ?
Q5.| Examine the characteristics and implications of the New World Order for the developing countries like India. SECTION - II
Q6.Critically examine the concept of self determination in its application to multi - ethnic societies.
Q7.Write a short note on:
(a) Humanitarian intervention
(b) Nuclear Non - proliferation Treaty
Q8.Analyse the impact of the advances in science and technology on the developing countries.
Q9.Examine the impact of globalisation on state sovereignty.
Q10.What do you understand by the term ‘ethnicity’ ?
Q11.What are the reasons for the increase in ethnic wars in the post-war years ? MPS-002 2 (constitutive) Tad