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P.T.O.
MAR IVANIOS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Reg. No. :.………………… Name :.………………….
Fourth Semester B.A. Degree Examination, June 2016
First Degree Programme under CBCSS
Complementary Course: Political Science IV (for Economics)
AUPS431.1a: International Politics
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
SECTION A
Answer ALL the following terms each in one or two sentences.
1. Cold War.
2. Treaty of Versailles.
3. Kyoto Protocol.
4. Disarmament
5. Geopolitics
6. Globalisation
7. Imperialism
8. P.L.O
9. The Arab Spring
10. Paris Peace Conference.
(10 × 1 10 Marks)
SECTION B
Write short notes on any EIGHT of the following, not exceeding a paragraph.
11. Give a brief note on EU.
12. Difference between International Relations and International Politics.
13. What is Neo Imperialism
14. Define Idealistic Approach to International Politics.
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15. Explain the term „Weapons of Mass Destruction‟.
16. Give a brief note on Treaty of Westphalia.
17. Explain the role of ASEAN in the economic growth of South East Asia.
18. Give a note on New Economic Order in International Politics.
19. Comment on the role of non state actors in International Politics.
20. Give a note on Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT).
21. Difference between Nationalism and Nation State.
22. Explain the Marxist concept of International Politics.
× 2 16 Marks)
SECTION C
Short essay type Answer any SIX questions, each not to exceed one and a half page.
23. Discuss the contribution of Morton Kaplan to International Politics.
24. Explain the phenomena of Nationalism in the background of tensions prevailed in multi ethnic states.
25. Briefly discuss the system theory in International Politics.
26. Define State sovereignty and set forth its importance in the International System.
27. Briefly discuss the issues involved in Cold war Politics.
28. Critically examine the role of regional organizations in International Relations.
29. Give a brief note on international community‟s contributions for disarmament.
30. Discuss the emerging areas in international politics.
31. Discuss the importance of geopolitics in International Politics.
× 4 24 Marks)
SECTION D
Long essay type Answer any TWO questions, each not exceeding three pages.
32. "In a changing World Economic Order, UNO is an onlooker". Discuss.
33. Discuss Morgenthau‟s theory of Political Realism and its importance in International Politics.
34. Briefly explain the Meaning, Nature and Scope of International Politics.
35. Critically examine the direction of International Politics in the 21st century especially in the backdrop of international terrorism.
× 15 30 Marks)