POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS

Time A/Jowed Hours Maximum Marks: 150
Note: AtL.:mpt Five questions in all. All questiollS CeilTy equal marks. Q. No.1 is compulsorv, Ans xcr questions Cram Part I and two que:;tions from Part II. The parts of the same question must be answered together and must not be interposed between answers to other questions.
l. Write brief notes on any four of the following: X 7Y1=30)

liThe State is the march of God on earth." Comment.


Exp!ain the features 1J1 Platols thought.

P.T.O.


Comment on the freedom of rehbiOus conversions in the light of the delibera­tions in the Constituent Assembly.


What is the function of the Balance of


Power How is the Balance of POver maintained?
What are to CTBT and NPT?
What are the chief components of a Great Power? Illustrate "where possible.

Part I
2.
Trace the development of Behavioural and Post-Behavioural studies in Political Science. In what way are they different from traditional politicaLscience.

3.
Explain the concept of secularism in the context of India. Illustrate your answer witii case law.

4.
Vhat are the mam defects in the Indian Electoral System? Suggest reforms to make the elections and fair in the light of the guidelines of the Supreme Court.


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Part n
5. Explain Morton Kaplan's System Theory. Assess its importance 111 contemporary Intemational Relations.
. 6. Discuss the nature, origin and stages of cold war. z.nd its impact on global politics.
7. Explain the dynamics of negotiated settlement: of Sino-Indian border dispute and confidence. building measures.
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