MPS-002 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU MPS-002 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
International Relations: Theory and Problems
Structured previous year question paper for MPS-002, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL
SCIENCE) (MPS)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
MPS-002 : INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS :
THEORY AND PROBLEMS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer five questions in all, selecting at
least two questions from each Section.
Answer in about 500 words each. All
questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Explain the main aspects of neo-radical approaches to the study of International
Q2.Discuss the key concepts in the realist approach to the study of International
Q3.Examine the post-modernist approach in International Relations.
Q4.Briefly explain the environment- development debate in global politics.
Q5.Write short notes on the following :
(a) New Cold War
(b) Globalisation
Section—II
Q6.Write an essay on economic issues in International Relations.
Q7.Discuss the evolution of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons in the post-World War II.
Q8.Discuss the changing nature of American hegemony in the World Order.
Q9.Explain the process of globalisation in the contemporary times.
Q10.Write short notes on the following :
(a) China’s Military Modernisation
(b) Human Security