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IGNOU MPSE-001 June 2018 Previous Year Question Paper

India and the World

Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-001, June 2018 session.

Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

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5 (POLITICAL SCIENCE)

So Term-End Examination

June, 2018

MPSE-001 : INDIA AND THE WORLD

Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50

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Note: Attempt five questions, selecting at least two from each

section. All questions carry equal marks. Answer each

question in about 400 words.

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SECTION - I

Q1... Explain how the Interdependence approach to studying India’s foreign policy differs from the Realist approach.

Q2.Briefly describe the domestic determinants of India’s foreign policy.

Q3.Comment on the nature of India - US relations in the Post - Cold War years.

Q4.— Critically examine the role of media in shaping India’s foreign policy.

Q5.Examine the role of International non-governmental organisations in promoting and protecting human rights within the UN system. SECTION - II

Q6.Write short note on each of the following in about 200 words :

(a) _ India’s disarmament initiatives '

(b) India’s security and. economic interests in South East Asia

Q7.Writea short note on each of the following in about 200 words :

(a) Role of Parliamentary Committee’s in foreign policy making

(b) Nuclear Test of

Q8.Write an essay on India - Japan relations in the Post - Cold War years.

Q9.Write a short note on each of the following in about 200 words :

(a) Features of South Asian Regional State system

(6) Humanitarian intervention

Q10.Examine the nature of India - Africa relations during the Cold War period.