NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions, selecting at least one question from each part. Question No. 7 is COMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks


1.Describe the concept of balance of power and critically evaluate its relevance to the maintenance of international order at present.

2. Critically evaluate the realist theory of international politics.


3. Critically evaluate the performance of the United Nations and discuss the prospects the ORganizatio holds for the world peace it the future.

4. Describe and discuss the question of expansion of NATO following the end of the Cold War.

5. Describe and discuss the US foreign policy towards South Asia.

6. Critically evaluate the future of Central Asia republics in the face of political, economic and security problems confronting them.


7. Write the correct answers. All must be answered.
(1) Mexico is located in:
(a) North America
(b) South America
(c) Central America
(d) Africa

(2) Phulan devi was a:
(a) Hindu goddess
(b)Film actress
(c) Bandit queen
(d) Secret agent

(3) G-7 is a
(a) Group of industrialized countries
(b) Group of Third World countries
(c) Military alliance
(d) Musical group

(4) Kigali is a capital of:
(a) Myanmar
(b) Costa Rica
(c) Rwanda
(d) Laos

(5) 1992 Conference on Environment and Development was held in:
(a) Beijing
(b) Cairo
(c) Copenhagen
(d) Rio

(6) Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) consists of:
(a) Ten members
(b) Three members
(c) Eight members
(d) Five members

(7) Next Cricket World Cup will be held in:
(a) Australia
(b) South Asia
(c) Great Britain
(d) West Indies

(8) Jurassic Park is the name of a:
(a) Casino
(b) Film
(c) Park
(d) Building

(9) U Thant was the:
(a) Secretary General of the UN
(b) Judge of the World Court
(c) Secretary General of NATO
(d) Hollywood actor

(10) Sinn Fein is the name of a:
(a) Secret Agency
(b) Political Party
(c) Famous Chinese restaurant
(d) Film

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