Section A

1. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each :20×3=60
a. How has geo-economics replaced geo-politics in the present International scenario ?
b. Outline the constraints SAARC is facing to emerge as an effective regional organisation.
c. How does comparative political sociology help in understanding of socio political process of different countries of the world ?
d. Elaborate the factors which cause North-South divide in the age of globalisation.

2. How does functioning of interest groups differ from political parties ? Discuss with appropriate examples.60

3. Discuss the realist and neo-realist approaches to the study of International relations.60

4. Do you agree with the notion that Marxist approach to the study of International relations is largely based on economic reductionism ? Give reasons. 60

Section ‘B’

5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each :20×3=60
a. ‘The relationship between India and China is characterised by high levels of conflict and cooperation.’ Comment.
b. Explain the difference between security dilemma and insecurity dilemma.
c. Outline India’s contribution to UN Peace Keeping activities ?
d. Explain the concept of liegemonic stability’.

6. `The constant breakdown in WTO negotiations suggest too many disagreements in world politics.’ Would you agree ?60

7. The growth and possession of WMD has seriously undermined international security. Discuss.60

8. Does India’s rise as a -major market power in a globalised world mean that it is no longer concerned with the ‘new international economic order’ that it once championed ? Discuss.60