Guru Nanak Dev University 2010 M.A Political Science International Organisations and World Order - Question Paper

Note:

Section-A: Attempt eight ques. approximately in 200 words every. every ques. carries 4 marks.

Section-B: Attempt three ques. approximately in 1,000 words every. every ques. carries 16 marks.

Time Allowed: three Hrs
Maximum Marks: 80


Section-A

1. Write a brief note on the origin and development of International Organizations in the 20th Century.

2. Briefly highlight the basic objectives of international organization.

3. Discuss briefly the relevance of international organization in the age of nation-states.

4. Write a short note on World Health Organisation (WHO).

5. What is the contribution of UN for promoting the Human Rights?

6. Discuss briefly the basic purpose of Collective Security.

7. What are the main functions of International Court of Justice?

8. Discuss the main functions of Security Council.

9. Write a brief note on Peaceful Settlement in international disputes.

10. Write a brief note on UNESCO.

11. What are the main sources of International law?

12. Name the Permanent and non-permanent members of Security Council.

Section-B

1. What are the major causes of origin of League of Nations? provide reasons for the failure of
league experiment.

2. Discuss the major challenges before the UNO in the post-cold war period. Critically examine the role of United States of America (USA) in the functioning of UNO.

3. Discuss the organization, powers and functions of the UN Security Council. How do you justify the demand for expanding the permanent membership of the Security Council?

4. What are the main achievements of the United Nations? explain also its major drawbacks.

5. Discuss the different UN-peace keeping missions in the post-cold war era. What is Indias
contribution in the UN peace operations?

6. What is disarmament? explain the role of UNO in bringing complete and genuine disarmament.

Earning:   Approval pending.