BPSC-134 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BPSC-134 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Structured previous year question paper for BPSC-134, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BPSC-134 : INTRODUCTION TO
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:This paper has two Sections. Answer five
questions in all, selecting at least two from
each Section, in about 400 words each. Each
question carries 20 marks.
Section—I
Q1.Discuss the concept of National Interest and its elements.
Q2.Evaluate the Marxist approach to the study of International Relations.
Q3.Explain the significant tenets of classical realism.
Q4.Write notes on the following in about 200 words
(a) Bipolar System
(b) European Union
Section—II
Q5.Discuss the need for reforms of the U. N. Security Council.
Q6.“Multilateralism and International organisations have created conditions for transforming the world from unipolarity to multipolarity.” Discuss.
Q7.Explain the philosophical foundation of constructivism.
Q8.Write notes on the following in about 200 words
(a) The Trusteeship Council
(b) World Trade Organisation (WTO) art