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Please read each o f the following instructions carefully before attempting questions:
There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in 
ENGLISH
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE from each section.
The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be 
stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided. No 
marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a question 
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Question Paper Specific instructions
Please read each o f the following instructions carefully before attempting questions:
There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in 
ENGLISH
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE from each section.
The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be 
stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided. No 
marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a question 
shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the 
Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
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SECTION A
Q l. flHfatfed Mcfofi ^ m ^ r R W W 150 Tl^t if :
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each : 10x5=50
(a) < n 4 1 (? I % WTO f ? % 3 T W P T C %
<M-flfcl* 3pfan-:f)-H -s fit ^ I
Which are the major approaches of comparative politics ? Explain in 
brief, the political economy approach to the study of comparative 
inquiry. 10
)
(b) W 3?W W ^ 3Tft <N-)l(d O Tgfos 4lW*JHIR
. ¦gfiicT: f aik ? < ft f afk q # W jft %
% 1^; 3^5x 1 5 f ?
Do yriu subscribe to the view that the modern constructs of the State and 
politics are pre-eminently Eurocentric and not indigenous and 
appropriate for the analysis of non-western societies ? 10
(c) Jiffasire; % lift e d ^ % t o
3RRf ^ I 55 % 3 R R f^ % icn^tw ^3
^ - s t t 3wro t ?
, Identify the major differences between the classical realism of 
Hans J. Morgenthau and the neorealism of Kenneth Waltz. Which 
approach is best, suited for analysing international relations after the 
Cold War? 10
(d) 3Hi^cb ir 3 rrg fH = t> d i %
Is globalization essentially a process of ‘universalisation’ of capitalist
modernity? 10
i
(e) ^ WJft % TO t ? w w it ^
1 ^ ^ iJjfrTOT'§#RT ^ ^ 3 f ? |
What is the difference between Interest Groups and Pressure Groups ?
i
Are the Pressure Groups in India in a position to fully protect or 
promote the interests of their members ? 10
C- /H/Z- 0- QP/W& 2
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II / Paper II
3m : 250
M axim um Marks: 250
w & f# $ m i 3 ? k ^ /
rtwtf ^ ^ v r f c r wff % 3m & $ /
w & m m l &h5 vferrf f m i w f & # w&f; # w r - d - t m ^ j p & & 3m / 
w&f i wj/w j £ f t ^ l /
& 3 m 37ft W & m 4 frT& 377^ W lf& 3 ^ 3777^ J ^ W -W # /^ 9 7 W # , ??7 m m W f W 3 ^
?m~m-3m & W -T& w fw vr ^77 ^77 *7^? / 3®/& r/ w w # 3 7 ^ 7
w 3m w W ^ fodf t /
#F# # $7^ ? # 7 7 , w f ft t, 3^?7^ 7 ^77 ^77 W7^ /
377^ ^ 3n7^ ^ JV J R J fbH l^H H • Jl^fl f < t > ld .l W^f ( &, (ft 3777 ^ 3W T ^ 7 JU R I WQ?ff * £ f $ W i ? dr f < 3/ V/ rf-- / ?«V/ J W f 
it iim -w -3m $wrft^ 3tr yw wm r*FtPiz¥?d?m wri w /
Question Paper Specific instructions
Please read each o f the following instructions carefully before attempting questions:
There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in 
ENGLISH
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE from each section.
The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be 
stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided. No 
marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a question 
shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the 
Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
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SECTION A
Q l. flHfatfed Mcfofi ^ m ^ r R W W 150 Tl^t if :
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each : 10x5=50
(a) < n 4 1 (? I % WTO f ? % 3 T W P T C %
<M-flfcl* 3pfan-:f)-H -s fit ^ I
Which are the major approaches of comparative politics ? Explain in 
brief, the political economy approach to the study of comparative 
inquiry. 10
)
(b) W 3?W W ^ 3Tft <N-)l(d O Tgfos 4lW*JHIR
. ¦gfiicT: f aik ? < ft f afk q # W jft %
% 1^; 3^5x 1 5 f ?
Do yriu subscribe to the view that the modern constructs of the State and 
politics are pre-eminently Eurocentric and not indigenous and 
appropriate for the analysis of non-western societies ? 10
(c) Jiffasire; % lift e d ^ % t o
3RRf ^ I 55 % 3 R R f^ % icn^tw ^3
^ - s t t 3wro t ?
, Identify the major differences between the classical realism of 
Hans J. Morgenthau and the neorealism of Kenneth Waltz. Which 
approach is best, suited for analysing international relations after the 
Cold War? 10
(d) 3Hi^cb ir 3 rrg fH = t> d i %
Is globalization essentially a process of ‘universalisation’ of capitalist
modernity? 10
i
(e) ^ WJft % TO t ? w w it ^
1 ^ ^ iJjfrTOT'§#RT ^ ^ 3 f ? |
What is the difference between Interest Groups and Pressure Groups ?
i
Are the Pressure Groups in India in a position to fully protect or 
promote the interests of their members ? 10
C- /H/Z- 0- QP/W& 2
Q2. (a) ViUcM % frR w f 'R ^ . ^ 5 afo { ^ d l % f t f f r f l’
n fW H , 3fk nfmR % T T R eft % < !< I6 < U I 3R ^ ^ | T J , * B T
I
‘The struggle for democracy has been marked by bitter strife and 
tribulations.’
Examine the statement, illustrating the cases of Pakistan, Nepal and 
Myanmar. 20 >
(b) (^cfvffcrc fefrtt *R ^ i w R ifefor
S R T M T f a ( ( H d R U l ) } ' R f R l f r R f % W f = F T f t % R I T ?
Discuss the theory of Nuclear Deterrence. Did Nuclear Deterrence 
prevent a superpower war ? 15
(c) f^SRT % c| iw (e| = b w f ? w srra% fcfE T R 3
y ^ i R toRT ^f^Ror afft qKoik -f^ra %
< iile ia cT ^ ft T T T H ^R^ if / g t r fj ?
What are the real objectives of Millennium Development Goals (MDG) ?
Do you think that millennium development goals have been able to 
achieve the desired goals of poverty alleviation and sustainable 
development? 15
Q3. (a) W snq w f r ^ f 1% RH W srfacFRf R T M K U )R < * > ( ^ 1 ? ) W3R Rf^T
^ 3 f e w 3?fehiwi41 3
v ? z i
Do you endorse that the conventional discourse on human rights has 
failed to include women’s rights ? Explain in the context of feminist 
theories. 12+8=20
(b) s R R f ^ r gsr ^ c ? fe w -smTfer w t <*Hici;i era
ftferora yw'Pi'+i I ? w t if jmrfcrai % fen* snw
y sn < | < l ?
How far are the world governance mechanisms, dominated by IMF and 
World Bank, legitimate and relevant ? What measures do you suggest to 
improve their effectiveness in global governance ? 15
(c) R E T % (fsN sK lcl) 3Tk 3R?Rf^T A M -fiR t ’R 3R% 3 T O T c f ^
Discuss the collapse of the Soviet Union and its impact on international 
politics. 15
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II / Paper II
3m : 250
M axim um Marks: 250
w & f# $ m i 3 ? k ^ /
rtwtf ^ ^ v r f c r wff % 3m & $ /
w & m m l &h5 vferrf f m i w f & # w&f; # w r - d - t m ^ j p & & 3m / 
w&f i wj/w j £ f t ^ l /
& 3 m 37ft W & m 4 frT& 377^ W lf& 3 ^ 3777^ J ^ W -W # /^ 9 7 W # , ??7 m m W f W 3 ^
?m~m-3m & W -T& w fw vr ^77 ^77 *7^? / 3®/& r/ w w # 3 7 ^ 7
w 3m w W ^ fodf t /
#F# # $7^ ? # 7 7 , w f ft t, 3^?7^ 7 ^77 ^77 W7^ /
377^ ^ 3n7^ ^ JV J R J fbH l^H H • Jl^fl f < t > ld .l W^f ( &, (ft 3777 ^ 3W T ^ 7 JU R I WQ?ff * £ f $ W i ? dr f < 3/ V/ rf-- / ?«V/ J W f 
it iim -w -3m $wrft^ 3tr yw wm r*FtPiz¥?d?m wri w /
Question Paper Specific instructions
Please read each o f the following instructions carefully before attempting questions:
There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in 
ENGLISH
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE from each section.
The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be 
stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided. No 
marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a question 
shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the 
Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
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Tim e Allowed: Three H ours
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T g rrg A 
SECTION A
Q l. flHfatfed Mcfofi ^ m ^ r R W W 150 Tl^t if :
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each : 10x5=50
(a) < n 4 1 (? I % WTO f ? % 3 T W P T C %
<M-flfcl* 3pfan-:f)-H -s fit ^ I
Which are the major approaches of comparative politics ? Explain in 
brief, the political economy approach to the study of comparative 
inquiry. 10
)
(b) W 3?W W ^ 3Tft <N-)l(d O Tgfos 4lW*JHIR
. ¦gfiicT: f aik ? < ft f afk q # W jft %
% 1^; 3^5x 1 5 f ?
Do yriu subscribe to the view that the modern constructs of the State and 
politics are pre-eminently Eurocentric and not indigenous and 
appropriate for the analysis of non-western societies ? 10
(c) Jiffasire; % lift e d ^ % t o
3RRf ^ I 55 % 3 R R f^ % icn^tw ^3
^ - s t t 3wro t ?
, Identify the major differences between the classical realism of 
Hans J. Morgenthau and the neorealism of Kenneth Waltz. Which 
approach is best, suited for analysing international relations after the 
Cold War? 10
(d) 3Hi^cb ir 3 rrg fH = t> d i %
Is globalization essentially a process of ‘universalisation’ of capitalist
modernity? 10
i
(e) ^ WJft % TO t ? w w it ^
1 ^ ^ iJjfrTOT'§#RT ^ ^ 3 f ? |
What is the difference between Interest Groups and Pressure Groups ?
i
Are the Pressure Groups in India in a position to fully protect or 
promote the interests of their members ? 10
C- /H/Z- 0- QP/W& 2
Q2. (a) ViUcM % frR w f 'R ^ . ^ 5 afo { ^ d l % f t f f r f l’
n fW H , 3fk nfmR % T T R eft % < !< I6 < U I 3R ^ ^ | T J , * B T
I
‘The struggle for democracy has been marked by bitter strife and 
tribulations.’
Examine the statement, illustrating the cases of Pakistan, Nepal and 
Myanmar. 20 >
(b) (^cfvffcrc fefrtt *R ^ i w R ifefor
S R T M T f a ( ( H d R U l ) } ' R f R l f r R f % W f = F T f t % R I T ?
Discuss the theory of Nuclear Deterrence. Did Nuclear Deterrence 
prevent a superpower war ? 15
(c) f^SRT % c| iw (e| = b w f ? w srra% fcfE T R 3
y ^ i R toRT ^f^Ror afft qKoik -f^ra %
< iile ia cT ^ ft T T T H ^R^ if / g t r fj ?
What are the real objectives of Millennium Development Goals (MDG) ?
Do you think that millennium development goals have been able to 
achieve the desired goals of poverty alleviation and sustainable 
development? 15
Q3. (a) W snq w f r ^ f 1% RH W srfacFRf R T M K U )R < * > ( ^ 1 ? ) W3R Rf^T
^ 3 f e w 3?fehiwi41 3
v ? z i
Do you endorse that the conventional discourse on human rights has 
failed to include women’s rights ? Explain in the context of feminist 
theories. 12+8=20
(b) s R R f ^ r gsr ^ c ? fe w -smTfer w t <*Hici;i era
ftferora yw'Pi'+i I ? w t if jmrfcrai % fen* snw
y sn < | < l ?
How far are the world governance mechanisms, dominated by IMF and 
World Bank, legitimate and relevant ? What measures do you suggest to 
improve their effectiveness in global governance ? 15
(c) R E T % (fsN sK lcl) 3Tk 3R?Rf^T A M -fiR t ’R 3R% 3 T O T c f ^
Discuss the collapse of the Soviet Union and its impact on international 
politics. 15
C -til/ Z -O -Q P / M S 3
Q4. (a) w Hg® 3TTfsfc ^
(jranft). T^T t ?
Has the reform of the economic and social arrangements of the 
United Nations been effective ? 20
i
(b) ‘3 f W k -3 iN'ftfci'b ^ ^ 5 w M , ^ t liiRM ii^f)
^4 ^ ftRl^P ^ o f M l^ lch t T r T T W t l’ I
‘The European Union has become, the most politically influential,
, economically powerful and demographically diverse regional entity in 
the world.’ Discuss. 15
i '
(c) ^ t % sn ffe sfk qg-<!<iwi(S qr 3*^ ^ ^ f e f e r
^ff %' * ft c T C t tft, JP H 33FJ ^ T T t| | ? w % STTfifo m Ru | I H
^ T f ?
How is it that economic and neo-liberal globalization is being 
interrogated from inside even in developed countries ? What are the 
economic consequences of such globalization ? 15
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w sn ST^ffhET w s m / P O L I T I C A L S C I E N C E A N D 
I N T E R N A T I O N A L R E L A T I O N S
II / Paper II
3m : 250
M axim um Marks: 250
w & f# $ m i 3 ? k ^ /
rtwtf ^ ^ v r f c r wff % 3m & $ /
w & m m l &h5 vferrf f m i w f & # w&f; # w r - d - t m ^ j p & & 3m / 
w&f i wj/w j £ f t ^ l /
& 3 m 37ft W & m 4 frT& 377^ W lf& 3 ^ 3777^ J ^ W -W # /^ 9 7 W # , ??7 m m W f W 3 ^
?m~m-3m & W -T& w fw vr ^77 ^77 *7^? / 3®/& r/ w w # 3 7 ^ 7
w 3m w W ^ fodf t /
#F# # $7^ ? # 7 7 , w f ft t, 3^?7^ 7 ^77 ^77 W7^ /
377^ ^ 3n7^ ^ JV J R J fbH l^H H • Jl^fl f < t > ld .l W^f ( &, (ft 3777 ^ 3W T ^ 7 JU R I WQ?ff * £ f $ W i ? dr f < 3/ V/ rf-- / ?«V/ J W f 
it iim -w -3m $wrft^ 3tr yw wm r*FtPiz¥?d?m wri w /
Question Paper Specific instructions
Please read each o f the following instructions carefully before attempting questions:
There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in 
ENGLISH
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE from each section.
The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be 
stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided. No 
marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a question 
shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the 
Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
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Tim e Allowed: Three H ours
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T g rrg A 
SECTION A
Q l. flHfatfed Mcfofi ^ m ^ r R W W 150 Tl^t if :
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each : 10x5=50
(a) < n 4 1 (? I % WTO f ? % 3 T W P T C %
<M-flfcl* 3pfan-:f)-H -s fit ^ I
Which are the major approaches of comparative politics ? Explain in 
brief, the political economy approach to the study of comparative 
inquiry. 10
)
(b) W 3?W W ^ 3Tft <N-)l(d O Tgfos 4lW*JHIR
. ¦gfiicT: f aik ? < ft f afk q # W jft %
% 1^; 3^5x 1 5 f ?
Do yriu subscribe to the view that the modern constructs of the State and 
politics are pre-eminently Eurocentric and not indigenous and 
appropriate for the analysis of non-western societies ? 10
(c) Jiffasire; % lift e d ^ % t o
3RRf ^ I 55 % 3 R R f^ % icn^tw ^3
^ - s t t 3wro t ?
, Identify the major differences between the classical realism of 
Hans J. Morgenthau and the neorealism of Kenneth Waltz. Which 
approach is best, suited for analysing international relations after the 
Cold War? 10
(d) 3Hi^cb ir 3 rrg fH = t> d i %
Is globalization essentially a process of ‘universalisation’ of capitalist
modernity? 10
i
(e) ^ WJft % TO t ? w w it ^
1 ^ ^ iJjfrTOT'§#RT ^ ^ 3 f ? |
What is the difference between Interest Groups and Pressure Groups ?
i
Are the Pressure Groups in India in a position to fully protect or 
promote the interests of their members ? 10
C- /H/Z- 0- QP/W& 2
Q2. (a) ViUcM % frR w f 'R ^ . ^ 5 afo { ^ d l % f t f f r f l’
n fW H , 3fk nfmR % T T R eft % < !< I6 < U I 3R ^ ^ | T J , * B T
I
‘The struggle for democracy has been marked by bitter strife and 
tribulations.’
Examine the statement, illustrating the cases of Pakistan, Nepal and 
Myanmar. 20 >
(b) (^cfvffcrc fefrtt *R ^ i w R ifefor
S R T M T f a ( ( H d R U l ) } ' R f R l f r R f % W f = F T f t % R I T ?
Discuss the theory of Nuclear Deterrence. Did Nuclear Deterrence 
prevent a superpower war ? 15
(c) f^SRT % c| iw (e| = b w f ? w srra% fcfE T R 3
y ^ i R toRT ^f^Ror afft qKoik -f^ra %
< iile ia cT ^ ft T T T H ^R^ if / g t r fj ?
What are the real objectives of Millennium Development Goals (MDG) ?
Do you think that millennium development goals have been able to 
achieve the desired goals of poverty alleviation and sustainable 
development? 15
Q3. (a) W snq w f r ^ f 1% RH W srfacFRf R T M K U )R < * > ( ^ 1 ? ) W3R Rf^T
^ 3 f e w 3?fehiwi41 3
v ? z i
Do you endorse that the conventional discourse on human rights has 
failed to include women’s rights ? Explain in the context of feminist 
theories. 12+8=20
(b) s R R f ^ r gsr ^ c ? fe w -smTfer w t <*Hici;i era
ftferora yw'Pi'+i I ? w t if jmrfcrai % fen* snw
y sn < | < l ?
How far are the world governance mechanisms, dominated by IMF and 
World Bank, legitimate and relevant ? What measures do you suggest to 
improve their effectiveness in global governance ? 15
(c) R E T % (fsN sK lcl) 3Tk 3R?Rf^T A M -fiR t ’R 3R% 3 T O T c f ^
Discuss the collapse of the Soviet Union and its impact on international 
politics. 15
C -til/ Z -O -Q P / M S 3
Q4. (a) w Hg® 3TTfsfc ^
(jranft). T^T t ?
Has the reform of the economic and social arrangements of the 
United Nations been effective ? 20
i
(b) ‘3 f W k -3 iN'ftfci'b ^ ^ 5 w M , ^ t liiRM ii^f)
^4 ^ ftRl^P ^ o f M l^ lch t T r T T W t l’ I
‘The European Union has become, the most politically influential,
, economically powerful and demographically diverse regional entity in 
the world.’ Discuss. 15
i '
(c) ^ t % sn ffe sfk qg-<!<iwi(S qr 3*^ ^ ^ f e f e r
^ff %' * ft c T C t tft, JP H 33FJ ^ T T t| | ? w % STTfifo m Ru | I H
^ T f ?
How is it that economic and neo-liberal globalization is being 
interrogated from inside even in developed countries ? What are the 
economic consequences of such globalization ? 15
C -r tl/ Z -O -Q P / W g
B 
SECTION B
............................ .......V V AfS
150 H :
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: 10x5=50
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The social structure of a country influences its foreign policy-making. 
How does the social structure of India impact the course and direction of 
its foreign policy ? 10
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‘Non-alignment’ has been the basic principle of India’s foreign policy 
since independence. Discuss its relevance in the contemporary context. 10
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Identify the constraints/challenges to the regional cooperation in . 
South Asia. 10
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Ethnic conflicts and insurgencies in North-East India can be better 
managed by improving relations with the neighbouring countries. 
Substantiate the statement with suitable examples. 10
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How does the Parliament determine and influence the making of India’s ; ; 
foreign policy ? 10
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