FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Roll Number

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2019
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, PAPER-I

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.

PART-II

Q. No. 2. Discuss the significant features of “Treaty of Westphalia” and the development of (20)
modern Nation-State System.

Q. No. 3. Discuss the concept of “Idealism”. Explain its core perceptions and define its agenda of peace (20)
for the stability of world.

Q. No. 4. Discuss the concept of “Security” in the post-Cold War era. Explain its changing (20)
dimensions and define its strength and weaknesses for the nation states.

Q. No. 5. Discuss the concept of “Hybird and Social Media” as a means of modern psychology (20)
warfare. Explain its characteristics and suggest measures to promote national security.

Q. No. 6. Critically discuss the idea of “Dependence and Interdependence”. Explain its (20)
advantages and disadvantages for the poor countries.

Q. No. 7. Discuss the development of “Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty” (NPT), define its main (20)
features and explain its status in present world.

Q. No. 8. Pakistan is going to International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its bailout package to (20)
resolve its financial problems through prudent management. Discuss Pakistan’s
external debt problems and domestic liabilities to stabilize country’s economic
uncertainty.

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Roll Number
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2018
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, PAPER-I

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. Describe the evolutionary process through which International Relations acquired the (20)
status of an academic discipline.

Q. No. 3. What are the points of convergence and divergence in Neo-Realist and Constructivist (20)
approaches to the study of state behaviour in contemporary international politics?

Q. No. 4. What are the changing dimensions of security and how they vary from the classical (20)
concept of international security?

Q. No. 5. Define the concept of Strategic Culture and highlight the major determinants of (20)
Pakistan’s Strategic Culture.

Q. No. 6. Explain the concept of Economics Liberalism and relate its core interests with the (20)
concept of Neo-imperialism or creating Economic Dependency.

Q. No. 7. Globalisation is a buzz word of present day International Economic and Social Order; (20)
do you agree that it is transforming quickly the national cultures and politics?

Q. No. 8. Describe the concept of Pre-Emptive Self-Defence in the context of International Law (20)
and critically evaluate the legitimacy of US use of force against Iraq.

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 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Roll Number
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2017
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, PAPER-I

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. What are the essential differences between the liberal internationalist and realist (20)
theories? In your opinion, why is realism the most dominant theory in the discipline of
International Relations?

Q. No. 3. The positivist and post-positivist debate offers a striking contrast in terms of approach (20)
and methodology to the study of International Relations. Describe, compare and
critically evaluate the divergence between the two debates. Are there any point of
convergence?

Q. No. 4. The nation-state system is in a flux with an independence referendum in Scotland and (20)
another projected for Catalonia in September 2017. Critically evaluate reasons as to
why the modern nation-state in Europe faces internal challenges to its sovereignty and
territorial integrity.

Q. No. 5. The rise of China is being heralded as a return of ‘balance of power’ politics in (20)
international relations. As the world moves towards multipolarity, account for the
essential features of the international security architecture and its evolving dynamics.

Q. No. 6. Define globalisation and its attendant manifestations in global politics. Do you agree (20)
with the view that economic globalisation is a form of neo-imperialism which only
stands to exploit the Third World states?

Q. No. 7. Critically evaluate the strategically competitive dynamics of Pakistan-India relations in (20)
the context of Pakistan’s growing ties with China and India’s increased alignment with
the United States.

Q. No. 8. The non-state actor as a military competitor is gaining ground in the Middle East with (20)
the rise of ISIS. What strategies can the United Nations and major powers implement
in order to ensure peace and security in Iraq and Syria.

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 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Roll Number
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2016
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PAPER-I

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. Examine the concept of National Power and its essential ingredients. (20)

Q. No. 3. Point out the main goals of Foreign Policy of states and determine the factors which (20)
influence its making and implementation.

Q. No. 4. What is the significance of Security to states? How far do you agree that international (20)
security has given way to global security in face of new challenges of Terrorism and
Human Security?

Q. No. 5. Define International Law and explain its Nature. Is it of significance to the (20)
development of laws of war and their application?

Q. No. 6. Is war a rational act of state policy? Explain in view of the wars fought in the 20th (20)
century.

Q. No. 7. Keeping in view the Charter assess the working of the United Nations in the new (20)
millennium.

Q. No. 8. Write notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (20)
(a) Feminism
(b) Neo-liberalism
(c) Social Constructivism

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