CSS MOCK PAPER 2024: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (PAPER-2)

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Part-I (MCQs)

Q1

i. Which of the following international relations theories emphasizes the anarchic nature of international politics and the role of power?
A. Constructivism
B. Liberalism
C. Realism
D. Marxism


ii. The concept of 'Security Dilemma' is most closely associated with which of the following?
A. Economic security
B. Human security
C. National security
D. Environmental security

iii. Who proposed the 'Clash of Civilizations' theory?
A. Samuel P. Huntington
B. Francis Fukuyama
C. John Mearsheimer
D. Joseph Nye

iv. Which of the following organizations aims to promote economic cooperation and integration in Asia?
A. ASEAN
B. NATO
C. EU
D. OAS

v. The Treaty of Tlatelolco is associated with what type of proliferation?
A. Biological Weapons
B. Nuclear Weapons
C. Chemical Weapons
D. Conventional Weapons

vi. The concept of 'Soft Power' was introduced by which scholar?
A. Samuel P. Huntington
B. Francis Fukuyama
C. Robert Keohane
D. Joseph Nye

vii. The 'Non-Aligned Movement' was founded during which significant Cold War conference?
A. Bandung Conference
B. Yalta Conference
C. Potsdam Conference
D. Tehran Conference

viii. The 'Responsibility to Protect' doctrine was adopted by the United Nations in which year?
A. 1998
B. 2001
C. 2005
D. 2010

ix. The Indus Water Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan in which year?
A. 1948
B. 1956
C. 1960
D. 1972

x. Which country is not a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?
A. United States
B. France
C. Germany
D. China

xi. Operation Enduring Freedom was the official name for the U.S. military operation in which country?
A. Iraq
B. Afghanistan
C. Libya
D. Vietnam

xii. The Bonn Agreement, signed in 2001, pertained to the establishment of a new government in which country?
A. Iraq
B. Afghanistan
C. Libya
D. Iran

xiii. The principle of 'Collective Defense' is a central tenet of which organization?
A. United Nations
B. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
C. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
D. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

xiv. The concept of 'Multipolarity' is best described as a distribution of power in which:
A. One state holds the majority of economic, military, and cultural influence.
B. Two states hold the majority of economic, military, and cultural influence.
C. Several states have equal amounts of economic, military, and cultural influence.
D. Non-state actors hold more influence than states.

xv. The 'Group of 77' is primarily associated with what type of international relations?
A. Military alliances
B. Trade negotiations
C. Environmental agreements
D. Development and economic cooperation

xvi. The 'Washington Consensus' refers to a set of economic policy prescriptions most closely associated with:
A. Keynesian economics
B. Neoliberalism
C. Mercantilism
D. Protectionism

xvii. The 'Belt and Road Initiative' is a global development strategy adopted by which country?
A. India
B. Japan
C. China
D. Russia

xviii. Which of the following is not one of the BRICS countries?
A. Brazil
B. Russia
C. Indonesia
D. South Africa

xix. The 'Geneva Accord' is a peace agreement related to which conflict?
A. Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
B. Syrian Civil War
C. Afghan Conflict
D. Vietnam War

xx. 'Hybrid Warfare' is best characterized by:
A. The use of conventional and nuclear forces
B. The combination of military and non-military tactics
C. The exclusive use of economic sanctions
D. Operations conducted solely through cyber means

Part-II (Descriptive)

- Answer any FOUR questions.
- Ensure your answers are well-structured and clear.
- Illustrations and examples may be used to clarify your explanations where necessary.


Q. No. 2. Analyze the evolution of nuclear deterrence theory and its relevance in the current international security environment. Discuss with reference to the case of North Korea. (20 Marks)

Q. No. 3. Assess the role of technology in shaping international relations in the 21st century. How have cyber operations and artificial intelligence changed the landscape of global politics? (20 Marks)

Q. No. 4. Evaluate the impact of global economic shifts on international politics. What does the rise of the Asian economies signify for Western hegemony? (20 Marks)

Q. No. 5. Examine the challenges to the global human rights regime in the context of rising nationalism and state sovereignty. Provide examples from recent global events. (20 Marks)

Q. No. 6. How do resource-rich countries navigate the complexities of economic development and international relations? Discuss with reference to the oil economies of the Middle East. (20 Marks)

Q. No. 7. Discuss the concept of 'Responsibility to Protect' (R2P) and its implementation challenges in conflict zones, with specific reference to the Syrian crisis. (20 Marks)

Q. No. 8. Critically assess the effectiveness of international sanctions as a tool of foreign policy. Use the case of Iran to illustrate your points. (20 Marks)