International Relations (I) MCQs 2018
This page provides the solved MCQs from the CSS International Relations Paper I for 2018. The exam focused on IR theories, key authors, historical events, and definitions. Theories included Hegemonic Stability Theory, Complex Interdependence (Keohane & Nye), Realism (states as key actors), and Marxism (proletariat, Lenin on imperialism). Authors tested were Chris Brown (“Understanding International Relations”) and Theodore Levitt (coined ‘Globalization’). Historical events covered the Dayton Plan (Bosnia), the Monroe Doctrine, Operation Gibraltar (1965), the Suez Canal nationalization (1956), and Operation Desert Shield (1990). Core concepts like GATT, Détente, and state recognition (Sovereignty) were also included.
Which American President initiated the Pivot to Asia Policy? (CSS 2018)
A. G.W Bush
B. Barack Obama
C. D.Trump
D. None of these
What is other name of globalization? (CSS 2018)
A. Internationalism
B. Multiculturalism
C. Trans-nationalism
D. All of these
In International Relations, the dominant feature of state recognition is: (CSS 2018)
A. Sovereignty
B. Territory
C. Population
D. All of these
The modem individualists consider the state as _______. (CSS 2018)
A. Omnipotent
B. Indispensable
C. Superfluous
D. None of these
When Suez Canal was nationalized? (CSS 2018)
A. 26 July 1956
B. 26 July 1869
C. 26 July 1875
D. None of these
Who has written the book “Understanding International Relations”? (CSS 2018)
A. Chris Brown
B. Anthony Best
C. J.Balius
D. None of these
GATT stands for ___________. (CSS 2018)
A. General agreement on Travel and Trade
B. General agreement on Taxes and Trade
C. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
D. None of these
Dayton Plan put an end to long _______. (CSS 2018)
A. Bosnian war
B. Sudan conflict
C. Congo conflit
D. None of these
First OIC summit was held in ______. (CSS 2018)
A. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
B. Rabat, Morocco
C. Lahore, Pakistan
D. None of these
Which theory argues that international economic openness and stability is most likely when there is a single dominant state? (CSS 2018)
A. Hegemonic stability theory
B. Complex interdependence theory
C. Economic interdependence
D. None of these