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.
Pakistan signed CTBT in _______. (CSS 2018)
A. 1995
B. 1996
C. 1998
D. Not signed
What were the main concepts of Monroe Doctrine? (CSS 2018)
A. Separate spheres of influence for the Americas and Europe
B. Non-colonization
C. Non-intervention
D. All of these
The theory of complex interdependence in international relations and international political economy is put forth by ____________. (CSS 2018)
A. Kennth Waltz
B. Thomas Hobbes
C. Robert Keohane and Joseph Nye
D. None of these
Who coined the word Globalization? (CSS 2018)
A. Theodore Levitt
B. F.D Rosevelt
C. Jeremy Bentham
D. None of these
According to realist, which is the key international actor? (CSS 2018)
A. Individuals
B. States
C. NGO’s
D. None of these
Operation Gibraltar was the codename of a military operation planned and executed by the _______ Army in the Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir in August 1965. (CSS 2018)
A. Pakistan
B. India
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
In Marxist theory, the ____ is the working class. (CSS 2018)
A. Proletariat
B. Left
C. Bourgeoisie
D. None of these
What does Detente mean? (CSS 2018)
A. Hardening of tensions
B. Easing of tensions
C. Creating new tensions
D. None of these
Who said that imperialism is the highest stage of capitalism? (CSS 2018)
A. Karl Marx
B. Stalin
C. Lenin
D. None of these
When operation desert shield was conducted? (CSS 2018)
A. 1990-1991
B. 1993-1995
C. 1994-1995
D. None of these