MPS-002 · December 2021 · English

IGNOU MPS-002 December 2021 Previous Year Question Paper

International Relations: Theory and Problems

Structured previous year question paper for MPS-002, December 2021 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

MASTER OF ARTS

(POLITICAL SCIENCE) (MPS)

Term-End Examination

December, 2021

MPS-002 : INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS :

THEORY AND PROBLEMS

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Answer five questions in all, selecting at

least two questions from each Section.

Answer in 500 words each. All questions

carry equal marks.

Section—I

Q1.Explain changing International Relations in the context of globalisation.

Q2.Describe the neo -liberal approach to the study of International Relations.

Q3.Critically examine the sustainable development debate.

Q4.Explain the feminist perspective of International Relations.

Q5.Critically examine t he changing dimensions of security in the post -cold war international relations. [ 3 ]

Section—II

Q6.Explain the concept of self -determination and its application to multiethnic societies.

Q7.Write short notes on the following :

(a) Nuclear non-proliferation policy

(b) Global fight against terrorism

Q8.Write an essay on the emergence of Peoples’ Republic of China.

Q9.Examine the core characteristics of corporatism and its impact on state sovereignty.

Q10.Explain the rise of NGOs and their relevance in international relations. 2021 -002 [ 7 ]