M.A-M.A 1st Sem DS-101 : STRATEGIC STUDIES (University of Pune, Pune-2013)

                          M.A./M.Sc. (Semester – I) Examination, 2013
                                  Defence and Strategic Studies
                        DS-101 : STRATEGIC STUDIES (Compulsory Paper)
                                               (2008 Pattern)

Time : 3 Hours                                                                     Max. Marks : 80

N.B.:

1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

 

1. Answer in 500 words (any one) : 20

a) Explain causes of contemporary warfare.

b) Discuss evolution and early debates of Nuclear Strategy.

 

2 Answer in 500 words (any one) : 20

a) Explain the problems and prospects of strategic studies in India.

b) Explain theory of nuclear deterrence and its current relevance.

 

3. Answer in 250 words (any two) : 20

a) Write a note on internal security problems of North East region of India with special reference to insurgency.

b) Discuss the key elements of Chinese nuclear strategy.

c) Explain the importance of limited war in the nuclear age.

d) Explain the US Nuclear strategy.

 

4. Write short notes on (any four) : 20

a) Asymmetric warfare

b) Pakistan nuclear strategy

c) Russian nuclear strategy

d) Characteristics of total war

e) Political causes of war

f) Counter insurgency.

 

Earning:  ₹ 7.05/-