MPSE-006 · December 2014 · English
IGNOU MPSE-006 December 2014 Previous Year Question Paper
Peace and Conflict Studies
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-006, December 2014 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
rm (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
5 Term-End Examination
~ December, 2014
MPSE-006 : PEACE AND CONFLICT
STUDIES
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two from
each section. Each question is to be answered in about
400 words. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION - I
Q1.What in your view are the threats to environmental security ?
Q2.Distinguish the meanings of negative and positive peace.
Q3.Explain Michael Waltzer’s theory of aggression and highlight the meaning of ‘Just War’.
Q4.What is understood as ‘deterrence’ in the discussion on nuclear strategy ? Explain.
Q5.Write a short note on proxy war. SECTION - II
Q6.Briefly sketch the powers of the United Nations’ Security Council (UNSC) with respect to maintenance of international peace and security.
Q7.Describe the significant features of UN peace keeping initiatives and underline the limitations, citing examples.
Q8.What in your judgement are the bases of M.K. Gandhi's approach to peace ? Discuss.
Q9.Define the concept of human security and describe its significance in contemporary times.
Q10.Sketch briefly the origins and evolution of peace movements. MPSE-006 2 al caren at sik ‘ae ag’ (Just War) > af at