Gauhati University Question Papers
POLITICAL SCIENCE (May-June’ 2015)
(General)
Paper 1 (International
Relations - II)
Full Marks: 80
Time Allowed: 3 hours
Answer either in
English or Assamese
The figures in the
margin indicate full marks for the questions
1.
What is diplomacy? Discuss different types of diplomacy. 5+5=10
2.
Discuss the concept of non-alignment. Discuss its relevance in contemporary
times. 5+5=10
3.
What are the major objectives of UNO? Evaluate the major challenges faced by
the UNO in implementing its objectives. 5+5=10
4.
Define security. What are the traditional security challenges faced by
Nation-States today? 5+5=10
5.
Discuss the concept of disarmament. Evaluate the role played by the superpowers
in addressing the problems of disarmament during the Cold War period. 5+5=10
6.
Discuss the formation of WTO. Evaluate the role of WTO in addressing the
problems of developing countries. 5+5=10
7.
What is meant by ‘neocolonialism’? Discuss various ways through which
‘neocolonialism’ was practiced by powerful States. 5+5=10
8.
Critically discuss the role of IMF and World Bank in addressing the global
economic problems. 10
9.
Write short notes on (any four): 5x4=20
a)
NAM.
b)
UN Charter.
c)
CTBT.
d)
Colonialism.
e)
Arms Control.
f)
Foreign Policy.
10.
Write about the following (very brief): 2x5=10
a)
Structural Adjustment Programme.
b)
SALT.
c)
Bretton Woods Conference.
d)
Veto Powers in UNSC.
e)
Secret Diplomacy.
11.
Answer the following as directed: 1x10=10
a)
Who is the current Secretary General of the UNO?
b)
To eradicate human rights violation is one of
the goals of Millennium Development Goals. (Write True or False)
c)
The headquarters of the World Bank is located in
London. (Write True or False)
d)
START Treaty was signed between Soviet Union and
USA. (Write True or False)
e)
The ‘Doha Round’ is associated with IMF. (Write
True or False)
f)
Neocolonialism, the Last Stage of Imperialism
was written by
1)
A. G. Frank
2)
S. Huntington.
3)
G. Bush.
4)
Kwame Nkrumah.
(Choose the correct answer)
g)
Marrakesh Agreement is related with
1)
Disarmament.
2)
WTO.
3)
IMF.
4)
WB.
(Choose the correct answer)
h)
India is a signatory to CTBT. (Write True or
False)
i)
NAM was formed in Belgrade in 1961. (Write True
or False)
j)
Who wrote How Europe Under-developed Africa?
1) H.
Kissinger.
2) Morganthau.
3) Walter
Rodney.
4) K.
Waltz.
(Choose the correct answer)
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