MPS-002 · June 2018 · English
IGNOU MPS-002 June 2018 Previous Year Question Paper
International Relations: Theory and Problems
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-002, June 2018 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
8 (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
x Term-End Examination
N June, 2018
MPS-002 : INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS :
THEORY AND PROBLEMS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting atleast two from
each section. All questions carry equal marks. Each
question is to be answered in about 500 words.
SECTION - I
Q1.What are the underlying assumptions of the concept of ‘Realism’ in IR theory ? Explain ‘neo-realism’.
Q2.Review the contributions of Latin American Social Scientists to the theory of dependency.
Q3.Trace the evolution of Non-aligned movement and discuss its contemporary relevance.
Q4.Should India become a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council ? Why ? Explain.
Q5.Is India an ‘emerging’ or middle power ? Or, both ? Explain. SECTION - Il
Q6.Write a note on Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC).
Q7.What in your assessment are the salient : characteristics of the current phase of globalisation ?
Q8.Describe the objectives and the organisational structure of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Q9.Analyse the role of the World Bank and IMF in the management.
Q10.What role do you envisage for India in the evolving new global order ? Explain.