FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS
IN BPS – 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1991.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS:100
NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions, selecting at least one question from each part. Question No. 8 is COMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
PART – A
- International Relations is a study of the world community in transition. Discuss.
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Trace the evolution of the modern state system and bring out clearly its distinctive features.
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The concept of balance of power has played an important part in the political history of Europe. Describe this in detail.
PART – B
4. The non-Aligned Movement has recorded achievements and failures. Review its activities and discuss what role it can play in the unipolar world which appears to be emerging.
- What factors were responsible for the creation of the WARSAW and NATO Pacts at the end of World War II? Are these alliances now obsolete? If so, why?
PART – C
- Give the salient features of the Geneva Accords on Afghanistan. What is your view will be the future scenario and what should Pakistan do to protect its interests?
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What were the historical causes of the Iran-Iraq war? How was it brought to an end? Describe the present day Gulf scenario.
COMPULSORY QUESTION
- Write the most correct answer. All must be answered.
(1) Détente means:
(a) An alliance
(b) Relaxation of tensions
(c) Cooperation between states
(2) OIC is:
(a) A specialized agency of the UN
(b) A regional organization
(c) An organization of Muslim states
(3) Ruritania is:
(a) A province of Romania
(b) A state in Western Africa
(c) A fictitious country
(4) NIEO relates to:
(a) A regional grouping
(b) An international sports organization
(c) An economic concept
(5) The Monroe Doctrine was intended to:
(a) Safeguard peace in Europe
(b) Enforce freedom of navigation on the High Seas
(c) Safeguard American interests
(6) The Fourteen Points were enunciated at:
(a) The conference of Westphalia
(b) The conference of Versailles
(c) The end of World War II
(7) “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” was the slogan during:
(a) The American War of Independence
(b) The French Revolution
(c) The Russian October Revolution
(8) MBFR is a term to denote:
(a) An agreement on trade quotas
(b) An agreement on the exploration of outer space
(c) An agreement on disarmament
(9) What do OAU, OAS, ASEAN have in common?
(a) They are military alliances
(b) They are agencies of the United Nations
(c) They are regional organizations.
(10) The commonwealth is:
(a) A UN sponsored body
(b) A part of the British Empire
(c) A free association of like-minded sovereign states.