FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS – 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2005.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS:100
NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in all, including question No.8 which is compulsory. All questions carry equal marks.
- The relations between the sovereign states of the world are becoming one of the most important aspects of contemporary life. Evaluate with reference to the importance of intenational relations.
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International system creates interactions among states through diplomacy, international law, and economic relations. Comments.
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How effective arc international organizations in dealing with the global problems. Discuss with particular reference to the UN from 1945 to present.
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In the context of its nature, purpose and devices, how does balance of power influence regional systems?
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What is nuclear deterrence? Is it an appropriate Policy? What are alternatives to nuclear deterrence?
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Will China become an Economic Super Power in 21st century? What should US-Policy be towards the modernization of China?
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How would a realist analyze the current problems in International Politics;
(a) Control of Mass destruction weapons; (b) Terrorism; (c) Human rights violations; (d) Politics of environmental protection.
COMPULSORY QUESTION
- Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the question.
(1) The treaty of Westphalia established modern nation states system in: (a) 1684 (b) 1648 (c) 1664 (d) None of these
(2) The first world war started on:
(a) 23rd June, 1914 (b) 20th June, 1914 (c) 28th June., 1914 (d) None of these
(3) The treaty of Versailles concluded in:
(a) 1918 (b) 1920
(c) 1919 (d) None of these
(4) The Chinese communist party was founded in:
(a) 1923 ” (b) 1921
(c) 1917 (d) None of these
(5) The second world war started in:
(a) September 1939 (b) October 1939 (c) November 1939 (d) None of these
(6) After 27 years of imprisonment, Mr. Nelson Mandela was released in: (a) 1991 (b) 1990 (c) 1994 (d) None of these
(7) Arab Magrib Union consists of:
(a) Seven States (b) Five States (e) Nine States (d) None of these
(8) The principal organs of United Nations are:
(a) Eight (b) Five
(c) Six (d) None of these
(9) Scandinavia constitutes:
(a) Nine slates (b) Five states (c) Seven stales (d) None of these
(10) The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was proclaimed on:
(a) 21st September 1932 (b) 18th September 1932 (c) 25th September 1932 (d) None of these
(11) Which treaty served as an umbrella for US involvement in Vietnam war: (a) Nato (b) Seato (c) Cento (d) None of these
(12) The Gul f Cooperation Council consists of:
(a) Six states (b) Nine states (c) Seven states (d) None of these
(13) The league of Arab States was established on:
(a) 23rd March, 1943 (b) 26th March, 1944 (c) 22ml March, 1945 (d) None of these
(14) The Common Wealth of Australia came into existence in: (a) 1901 (b) 1911 (c) 1905 (d) None of these
(15) The Balkan Peninsula is located in:
(a) Central Europe (b) South Western Europe (c) South Eastern Europe (d) None of these
(1 6) Karl Mark and Engels presented the Communist Manifesto in: (a) 1845 (b) 1848 (c) 1850 (d) None of these
(17) Soviet Union was replaced by Russian federation in:
(a) October, 1991 (b) January, 1991 (c) December, 1991 (d) None of these
(1 8) “Politics among Nations” was written by:
(a) K. J. Holsti (b) Gavin Boyd (c) Hans J. Morgen thanu (d) None of these
(19) Article 55 of the UN Charter promotes international:
(a) Peace (b) Human Rights (c) Security (d) None of these
(20) The main judicial arm of UN, the 1CJ is located in:
(a) Geneva (b) The Hague (c) Lisbon (d) None of these