MPS-002 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU MPS-002 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
International Relations: Theory and Problems
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-002, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 11 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE) (MPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
MPS-002 : INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS :
THEORY AND PROBLEMS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt five questions in all, selecting at
least two questions from each Section. Each
question is to be answered in about
500 words. All questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Explain the importance of the realist approach to international relations.
Q2.Discuss the important aspects of contemporary international economic relations.
Q3.Critically examine the Marxist approaches to study international relations.
Q4.Briefly explain the importance of Feminist approach to the study of International Relations.
Q5.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Post-cold war challenges to nation-state
(b) Regional economic groupings
Q6.Explain India’s major challenges in the New Global Order.
Section—II
Q7.Define the notion of self-determination in the context of international relations.
Q8.Write an essay on global fight against terrorism.
Q9.Examine the impact of Science and Technology in International Relations.
Q10.Discuss the transnational religious movements in international relations.
Q11.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Major indicators of inequality at the global level
(b) American role in the world order [6] MPs-002