MPS-002 · December 2017 · English
IGNOU MPS-002 December 2017 Previous Year Question Paper
International Relations: Theory and Problems
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-002, December 2017 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
wn MASTER OF ARTS
a (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Q Term-End Examination
December, 2017
MPS-002 : INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS :
THEORY AND PROBLEMS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two from
each section. All questions carry equal marks. Each
question is to be answered in about 500 words.
SECTION - I
Q1.Define ‘National interest’. To what extent is the notion of national interest representative of the genuine interests of a nation ?
Q2.Explain the theory of dependency and analyse its limitations.
Q3.Critically examine the Feminist view of the State.
Q4.Write a note on ‘Sustainable Development’.
Q5.It is said the era of nation-states is coming to an end. What in your view is the feature of nation- states ? SECTION - II
Q6.Briefly survey the rise and growth of regional movements in Latin America.
Q7.Discuss the major challenges faced by nation- states in the post-cold war period.
Q8.What is understood by the term ‘Middle Powers’ ? Is India a middle power ? Explain.
Q9.Write a descriptive note on South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
Q10.Can the phenomenon of globalization be analysed on the basis of the traditional theories of international relation (IR) ? MPS-002 2 wate after