FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS
IN BPS – 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1995.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS:100
NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions, selecting at least one question from each part. Question No. 7 is COMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks
PART – A
1.Describe the concept of balance of power and critically evaluate its relevance to the maintenance of international order at present.
- Critically evaluate the realist theory of international politics.
PART – B
- Critically evaluate the performance of the United Nations and discuss the prospects the ORganizatio holds for the world peace it the future.
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Describe and discuss the question of expansion of NATO following the end of the Cold War.
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Describe and discuss the US foreign policy towards South Asia.
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Critically evaluate the future of Central Asia republics in the face of political, economic and security problems confronting them.
COMPULSORY QUESTION
- Write the correct answers. All must be answered.
(1) Mexico is located in:
(a) North America
(b) South America
(c) Central America
(d) Africa
(2) Phulan devi was a:
(a) Hindu goddess
(b)Film actress
(c) Bandit queen
(d) Secret agent
(3) G-7 is a
(a) Group of industrialized countries
(b) Group of Third World countries
(c) Military alliance
(d) Musical group
(4) Kigali is a capital of:
(a) Myanmar
(b) Costa Rica
(c) Rwanda
(d) Laos
(5) 1992 Conference on Environment and Development was held in:
(a) Beijing
(b) Cairo
(c) Copenhagen
(d) Rio
(6) Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) consists of:
(a) Ten members
(b) Three members
(c) Eight members
(d) Five members
(7) Next Cricket World Cup will be held in:
(a) Australia
(b) South Asia
(c) Great Britain
(d) West Indies
(8) Jurassic Park is the name of a:
(a) Casino
(b) Film
(c) Park
(d) Building
(9) U Thant was the:
(a) Secretary General of the UN
(b) Judge of the World Court
(c) Secretary General of NATO
(d) Hollywood actor
(10) Sinn Fein is the name of a:
(a) Secret Agency
(b) Political Party
(c) Famous Chinese restaurant
(d) Film