Guru Nanak Dev University 2010 M.A Political Science Foreign Policy of India - 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. Define foreign policy and explain its relationships with national interest.

2. Foreign policy includes "the objectives, plans and actions taken by a State relative to its external relationships," (Schleicher). discuss.

3. Explain the 4 basic interests of Indias foreign policy.

4. Why India preferred Non-aligned Policy after Independence?

5. Explain the objectives of the SAARC.

6. How the earthquake of October, 2005 in Kashmir brought India and Pakistan Closer?

7. Explain the issue of distribution of Ganga water ranging from India and Bangladesh.

8. How economic factor is influencing India-Japan relations?

9. Discuss Indian proposals regarding restructuring of the U.N.

10. What are the Indias objectives towards the CTBT?

11. What do you understand by Palestinian problem?

12. Explain Indias approach to the problem of international terrorism.

Section–B

1. Discuss basic determinants of foreign policy.

2. Examine different internal determinants of Indias foreign policy.

3. Critically discuss Indias role in NAM.

4. What is the Indias policy towards the EU? Has India been able to achieve its policy objectives vis-a-vis EU?

5. Discuss latest patterns in the India-China relations.

6. Examine Indias role in the UN Peace- Keeping Operations.

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