Realism Part II PYQs - Political Science Coaching Centre

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Realism Part 2

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1. Who among the following thinkers is known for Realism in International Relations? (CUET PG 2022)

(1) Hans J. Morgenthau

(2) Robert O. Keohane

(3) Joseph Nye

(4) Immanuel Wallerstein

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2. What is the core of realism? (CUET PG 2021)

1. Trade

2. Diplomacy

3. Power

4. People's relation

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3. Who among the following is not the supporter of the Realistic Approach? (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

(A) George Cannon

(B) Georg Schwarzenbeiger

(C) Henry Kissinger

(D) None of the above

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4. Who authored the famous treatise on International Relations, The Twenty Years Crisis: 1919-1939? (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

(A) Henry Kissinger

(B) Kenneth Waltz

(C) Alexander Wendt

(D) E.H. Carr

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5. Which of the following does not constitute one of the six principles of Hans Morgenthau? (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

(A) Political leaders think and act in terms of interest defined as power

(B) Realism is based on objective laws that have roots in human nature

(C) Realism regards man as a spiritual being

(D) Abstract moral principles cannot be applied to politics

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6. Fish Law is associated with which one of the following: (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

(A) Law of the jungle

(B) Law of the ocean

(C) Fishery law

(D) None of these

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7. The main message of the realist theory in international politics is (Bihar PGT 2023)

(A) to adopt that policy which enhances the power of a nation

(B) to know others’ interests to avoid conflict

(C) cooperation and accommo- dation

(D) More than one of the above

(E) None of the above

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8. Which is called the oldest theory of international politics? (Bihar PGT 2023)

(A) Liberalism

(B) Idealism

(C) Realism

(D) More than one of the above

(E) None of the above

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9. According to Hans J. Morgenthau, the central concept of international politics is (Bihar PGT 2023)

(A) international conflict

(B) power

(C) international understanding

(D) More than one of the above

(E) None of the above

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10. Read the following statements and choose the correct code: (TELANGANA SET 2023)

A. Classical realist locate the roots of international conflict and war in an imperfect human nature while neo-realists maintain that its deep causes are found in the anarchic international system.

B. Classical realists differentiate between status-quo powers and revisionist powers while neorealism regards states as unitary actors.

C. Classical realists over emphasised balance of power, while neo-realists laid focus on collective security mechanisms.

D. Neo-realists attempt to construct a more rigorous and scientific approach to the study of international politics, while classical realism confine its analyses to subjective valuations of international relations.

1. A, B and C only

2. A, B, C and D

3. A, B and D only

4. A, C and D only

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11. Read the following statements and choose the correct code: (TELANGANA SET 2023)

A. Realism is a theory that claims to explain the reality of international politics and emphasises the constraints on politics that result from humankind's egoistic nature and the absence of a central authority above the state.

B. For realists, the highest goal is the survival of the state, which explains why states' actions are judged according to the ethics of responsibility rather than by moral principles.

C. The key point in understanding realism is that the actions like diplomacy and international legal actions are necessary tools of statecraft in the world and leaders must use them in the national interest.

1. A and B only

2. A, B and C

3. B and C only

4. A and C only

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12. Who among the following is not known as a Realist thinker? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(A) George F. Kennan

(B) Kenneth W. Thompson

(C) Reinhold Niebhour

(D) Alfred Zimmern

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13. Which of the following scholar is not associated with Post-Structuralism in International relations? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

(A) Richard Ashley

(B) David Campbell

(C) Kenneth Waltz

(D) R.B.J. Walker

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14. Who used the term 'superpower' for the first time? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

(A) William Fox

(B) Hans Morgenthau

(C) Kenneth Waltz

(D) E.H. Carr

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15. Consider the following statements about Morgenthau's six principles. (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

1. Politics is governed by objective laws.

2. Human nature is intrinsically pessimistic.

3. Political ethics are derived from universal moral principles.

Choose the correct option from the combination given below about the true statements above

(A) Only 1

(B)1 and 2

(C) 1, 2 and 3

(D) 1 and 3

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16. Who has identified Morgenthau's Realism as 'Power Monism'? (RAJASTHAN SET 2013 PART 2)

(1) K. W. Thompson

(2) S. Hoffmann

(3) A. R. Algosaibi

(4) E. B. Haas

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17. Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT regarding the basic assumptions of realism? (CUET PG 2024)

(A). Realism explains power politics in terms of egoism

(B). Dependency theory is a key aspect of Realism

(C). Statecraft and national interest are key aspects of Realism

(D). Balance of power is essential to preserve the liberty of states

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. (A), (B) and (D) only.

2. (A), (C) and (D) only.

3. (A), (B), (C) and (D).

4. (B), (C) and (D) only.

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18. Match List-I with List-II (CUET PG 2024)

1. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

2. (A) - (I), (B) - (III). (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

3. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

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19. Who among the following uses the term 'balance of power' in four different ways: as a policy aimed at a certain state of affairs; as an actual state of affairs; as an approximately equal distribution of power and as any distribution of power? (JNU MA 2019)

(A) Morgenthau

(B) Kenneth Waltz

(C) George Kennan

(D) Harry S. Truman

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20. The argument that international relations are characterized by anarchy which makes it necessary for the states to maintain their independence and safeguard national interest is associated with; (JNU MA 2019)

(A) Liberalism

(B) Constructivism

(C) Marxism

(D) Realism

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21. Who said, “Power in International Politics is like the weather. Everyone talks about it, but few understand it”? (JNU MA 2020)

(A) Hans J. Morganthau

(B) Henry Kissinger

(C) Joseph Nye

(D) Susan Strange

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22. Which of the following are parts of Morganthau’s realist principle? (JNU MA 2020)

A. Politics is rooted in a permanent and unchanging human nature.

B. Self-interest is a basic fact of the human condition.

C. Coercion is only part of foreign policy.

D. National interest defined in terms of power.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) All are correct.

(B) A, B and D are correct.

(C) A, C and B are correct.

(D) A, C and D are correct.

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23. Who enunciated International society theory as a combination of three schools of thought – Realism, Rationalism and Revolutionism? (JNU MA 2020)

(A) Martin Wight

(B) Kenneth Waltz

(C) Hedley Bull

(D) Raymond Aron

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24. Hans Morgenthau in his book Politics among Nations (1948) discusses following concepts: (JNU MA 2021)

A. National Interest defined in terms of power

B. National power defined in terms of institutional power

C. Balance of Power

D. Idea of World State

1. A, C and D only

2. B, C and D only

3. A, B and C only

4. All of the above

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25. Who has given this famous phrase in international politics, 'the strong do what they have the power to do and the weak accept what they have to accept? (DU MA 2020)

1. Thucydides

2. Waltz

3. Mearsheimer

4. Woodrow Wilson

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26. Which of the following propositions is not found in Classical Realism? (DU MA 2019)

1. The structure of international politics is anarchic

2. States act on the basis of their self interest

3. The concept of interest is defined in terms of power

4. The laws of politics have their roots in human nature

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27. Which of the following is not the basic principle of Hans J. Morgenthau's Realism? (DU MA 2019)

1. Politics is governed by universal moral values.

2. Politics is autonomous

3. Politics is rooted in human nature

4. National interest is defined in terms of power

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28. The core elements common to both classical and structural realism are:- (DU MA 2019)

1. Statism

2. Survival

3. All of these

4. Self-help

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29. Match the following (DU MA 2019)

1. a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii

2. a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv

3. a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i

4. a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-i

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30. Which one of the following is not a text related to Classical Realism? (DU MA 2019)

1. Politics among Nations

2. Tragedy of Great Power Politics

3. The Prince

4. The Peloponnesian War

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31. Which of the following scholars is associated with 'classical realism' in international relations theory? (DU MA 2022)

1. Headley Bull

2. Joseph Nye

3. Hans Morgenthau

4. Andrew Linklater

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32. Match List I with List II (DU MA 2022)

1. i-a; ii-b; iii-c; iv-d

2. i-b; ii-c; iii-d; iv-a

3. i-b; ii-c; iii-a; iv-d

4. i-b; ii-d; iii-c; iv-a

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33. Match List I with List II (DU MA 2022)

1. i-a; ii-b; iii-c iv-d

2. i-b; ii-c, iii-d; iv-a

3. i-b; ii-c; iii-a; iv-d

4. i-b; ii-c; iii-d; iv-a

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34. Match the thinkers with their corresponding texts and choose the correct answer from the code: (DU MA 2018)

1. (A)- (iv), (B)- (i), (C) - (ii), (D)- (iii)

2. (A)-(11), (B)-(111), (C)-(iv) (D) -(1)

3. (A)-(1), (B)-(ii), (C)-(ii), (D)-(iv)

4. (A)-(111), (B)-(1), (C)-(ii), (D)-(iv)

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35. According to Hans J. Morgenthau, the usages of term 'Balance of Power include: (TELANGANA SET 2022)

1. A policy aimed at a certain state of affairs.

2. The actual state of affairs.

3. An approximately equal distribution of power.

4. Any distribution of power among states including a dominance of power by one over the other.

Choose the correct code:

1. 1, 2 & 3 only

2. 3 only

3. 4 only

4. 1, 2, 3 & 4

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36. Read the following statements in relation to realism in international relations and choose the correct code: (TELANGANA SET 2022)

1. States are motivated by a drive for power, security and pursuit of the 'national interest'

2. The main form of power is economic and it is key to understand international behaviour and state motivation.

1. 1 only

2. 2 only

3. 1 & 2 Both

4. Neither 1 nor 2

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37. Morgenthau's Theory of Realism is concerned with (WB SET 2015 Paper III)

(A) Idealism

(B) Internationalism

(C) View of human nature

(D) International system

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38. Collective Security occupies a central position between (WB SET 2015 Paper III)

(A) World government and Realism

(B) World government and Balance of Power

(C) Balance of Power and Idealism

(D) Idealism and Realism

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39. Which of the following is the essence of Morgenthau's first principle of Political Realism? (WB SET 2017 Paper III)

(A) Autonomy of International Politics.

(B) National Interest defined in terms of National Power.

(C) Politics is governed by Objective Laws which have roots in Human Nature.

(D) Interest is always Dynamic.

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40. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes below: (WB SET 2017 Paper II)

A

B

C

D

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41. Arrange the following books in the chronological order (years of first publication) (NET August 2024 Shift II)

A. The End of History and the Last Man

B. Man, the State and War

C. Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and Peace

D. The Second Sex

E. The Clash of Civilisations and the Remaking of World Order

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. C, D, B, A, E

2. C, D, B, E, A

3. A, B, C, D, E

4. D, C, B, E, A

(5) Non of this

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42. Realists regard the international system as: (NET December 2004)

(A) Non-functional

(B) Co-operative

(C) Anarchic

(D) Ideal

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43. The author of the Anarchical Society is: (NET December 2004)

(A) Martin Wight

(B) Hedley Bull

(C) Joseph Nye

(D) James Rosenav

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44. Given below are two statements, one labelled Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): (NET December 2004)

Assertion (A): Collective Security mirage

Reason (R): Nations are guided by self interest

In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct?

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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45. Alliances are essential components of: (NET December 2004)

(A) Balance of Power

(B) Collective Security System

(C) UN’s peace keeping operations

(D) Multilateral Agreements

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46. Realists construct the international system as: (NET December 2006)

(A) Co-Operative

(B) Ideal

(C) Anarchic

(D) Non-functional

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47. "Human nature was at the base of International Relations. And humans were Self-interested and power-seeking..." Who said this? (NET December 2007)

(A) Woodrow Wilson

(B) Evans and Newham

(C) Hans J. Morgenthau

(D) Kenneth Waltz

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48. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). (NET December 2008)

Assertion (A): It is not the idealism but national interests that shape the foreign policy of a country.

Reason (R): USA has often been supporting dictatorial regimes.

In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct?

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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49. Which one of the following is not considerd an instrument for promotion of National Interest? (NET December 2008)

(A) Propaganda

(B) War

(C) International Law

(D) Diplomacy

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50. The author of "American Foreign Policy; Three Essays": (NET June 2008)

(A) Karl W Deutsch

(B) S. Hoffe man

(C) Henry Kissinger

(D) Woodrow Wilson

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51. According to Hans Margenthan, the patterns of balance of power are: (NET December 2008)

(i) the pattern of direct opposition

(ii) the pattern of competition

(iii) the pattern of support

(iv) the pattern of mutual trust

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

(A) (i) and (ii) are correct

(B) (i) (ii) and (iii) are correct

(C) (iii) and (iv) are correct

(D) (i) (ii), (iv) are correct

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52. The principle of balance of power aims at: (NET June 2009)

(A) War

(B) Ante-statusquo

(C) Disequilibrium

(D) Equilibrium

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53. Assertion (A): Balance of power results in Status quo in world politics.

Reason (R): States are primary actors in international relations.

Select your answers to these items using the codes given below: (NET December 2009 Paper II)

(A) Both (A) and (R) true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.

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54. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2009 Paper II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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55. Assertion (A): For Realist the master key is the concept of National Interest defined in term of National Power.

Reason (R): Political Realism takes a fixed meaning of National Interest.

Code:

(NET December 2010 Paper II)

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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56. Who among the following authors is not associated with realist school? (NET December 2010 Paper II)

(A) Max Weber

(B) Edward H. Carr

(C) Hans J. Morgenthau

(D) Aldous Huxley

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57. Assertion (A): For the realist the ruthless quest of power to promote National Interest is in the law of nature.

Reason (R): They firmly believe that moral and legal prescription are irrelevant at best convinces that may be discarded at will.

(NET June 2010 Paper II)

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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58. “One for all and all for one” is statement given by one of the following authors in regard to collective security. (NET June 2010 Paper II)

(A) Palmer and Perkins

(B) Hans. J. Morgenthau

(C) Morton Kaplan

(D) Karl Duetch

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59. Which one of the following is not a theorist of Political Realism? (NET December 2011 Paper II)

(A) Kenneth Waltz

(B) Norman Angell

(C) Morgenthau

(D) Joseph Grecho

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60. Match List – I with List – II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET June 2011 Paper II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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61. Collective Security System of the UN is based on the principle of (NET June 2012 Paper II)

(a) All for one, one for all

(b) Imposing sanctions against the belligerent state unilaterally

(c) Maintenance of security by the major powers

(d) Balance of power to be maintained by state of equilibrium

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62. Which of the following is not the basic principle of Hans J. Morgenthou's realism? (NET June 2012 Paper II)

(a) Politics is rooted in the human nature.

(b) Politics is autonomous.

(c) National interest is defined in terms of power.

(d) Politics is governed by Universal moral values.

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63. Martin Wight emphasized three philosophical traditions of International politics, they are (NET December 2012 Paper III)

(a) Realism, Liberalism, Marxism

(b) Realism, Rationalism, Revolutionism

(c) Radicalism, Realism, Religion

(d) Neo-Realism, Neo-Liberalism, Constructivism

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64. What does Raison d'etat mean? (NET December 2012 Paper III)

(a) The national interest

(b) The State ought to act reasonably at all times.

(c) Citizens need to be given very good reasons for obeying the State.

(d) Citizens should consume as many raisins as possible for a good and healthy life.

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65. Who among the following has said that power "lurks in the background of all relations between Sovereign States"? (BHU MA 2019)

1. Kautilya

2. H. Morganthau

3. Columbus and Wolfe

4. P.H. Hartmann

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66. Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Twenty Years' Crisis, 1919-1939: An Introduction to the Study of International Relations? (BHU MA 2019)

1. David Long

2. Keohane

3. E. H. Carr

4. H. J. Morganthau

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67. 'Politics Among Nations' was written by: (BHU MA 2019)

1. Palmer and Perkens

2. Hans J. Morganthau

3. E. H. Car

4. None of the three

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68. Rise and Fall of Great Powers' is the work of: (JMI M.A. 2022)

A) Paul Kennedy

B) Kalevi Holsti

C) Morgenthau

D) None of these

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69. Which one of the following is not a principle of political Realism of Morgenthau? (JMI M.A. 2016)

(A) Politics is governed by Objective Laws which have roots in Human Nature

(B) National Interest defined in terms of National Power

(C) Interest is always dynamic

(D) Abstract Moral Principles can be applied to Politics

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70. Which of the following is the most significant characteristics of Realist Theory of International Relations? (JMI M.A. 2021-2022)

A) Survival and Self Help

B) Survival and Defence

C) Co-operation and National Security

D) Structure and Survival

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71. Hans J Morgenthau is associated with? (JMI M.A. 2021-2022)

A) Rational Choice Realism

B) Neoclassical Realism

C) Classical Realism

D) Structural Realism

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72. How is 'power' described in Realist approach? (PUMDET 2024)

(A) As a relational concept

(B) As a relative concept

(C) As a relational and relative concept

(D) None of the above spell

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73. Give the correct answer from the codes below: (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)

Assertion (A): Classical realists analyse the behaviour of states mainly in terms of each other.

Reason (R): They largely and mostly neglect the international economic system.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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74. Which one of the following is closely associated with neo-functionalisms? (WEST BENGAL SET 2020)

(A) Anarchy

(B) Hegemony

(C) Spillover

(D) Intervention

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75. The view that 'relations between and among states are essentially strategic rather than social' could be associated with (WEST BENGAL SET 2022)

(A) the Constructivists

(B) the Marxists.

(C) the Liberals

(D) the Realists

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76. Which of the following is not the basic principle of Hans J. Morgenthau's realism? (WEST BENGAL SET DECEMBER 2023)

(A) Politics is rooted in human nature

(B) Politics is autonomous

(C) National interest is defined in terms of power

(D) Politics is governed by universal moral values

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77. Who elaborated the view that there exists a tension between the protector of citizens' security and the State as a threat to its own individuals? (WEST BENGAL SET DECEMBER 2023)

(A) Alexander Wendt

(B) Barry Buzan

(C) John Galtung

(D) Hans Morgenthau

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78. Identify the incorrect pair: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Realism - Human Progress

(B) Liberalism - Democratisation

(C) Constructivism - Ideational Factors

(D) Marxism - Underdevelopment

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79. Who among the following is a proponent of Contingent Realism? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Kenneth Waltz

(B) Charles Glaser

(C) John Mearsheimer

(D) Barry Buzan

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80. Which one of the following is not the core element identified with Realism in International Politics? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Statism

(B) Power

(C) Prudence

(D) Economic Interdependence

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81. Which of the following statements is correct? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

(A) World system theory believes that anarchic international system is the root cause of conflict.

(B) Structural realism believes that human nature is the root cause

(C) Realist theory of International Relations draws inspiration from Hobbes’ thought

(D) Constructivism analyses the core and periphery in International Relations.

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82. Assertion (A): Classical Realism argues that conflict among nations in inevitable.

Reason (R): Classical Realism believes that balance of power can secure peace. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2021 PAPER II)

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect

(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the cause of (A)

(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the cause of (A)

(D) (R) is correct but (A) is incorrect

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83. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R). (KERALA SET 2017 FEBRUARY)

Assertion (A): According to Morgenthau’s realism, a foreign policy based on any other considerations except the national interest is bound to meet failure

Reason (R): Morgenthau does not precisely define national interest

A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C) (A) is true but(R) is false

D) (A) is false but(R) is true

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84. In his realist theory of international politics, Morgenthau’s autonomy of political sphere denotes: (KERALA SET 2018 FEBRUARY)

A) Autonomy of the state in international sphere

B) Autonomy of the decision makers vis-a-vis the legislature

C) Autonomy of the political action in complete disregard to other standards of thought

D) Autonomy of the policy makers vis-a-vis other agencies or organs of government

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85. The person who explained collective security as ‘one for all and all for one’: (KERALA SET 2019 JULY)

A) E. H Carr

B) Palmer

C) Morgenthau

D) Snyder

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86. _____ termed Morgenthau’s Realist theory as ‘Power Monism’. (KERALA SET 2019 JULY)

A) Quincy Wright

B) Morton Kaplan

C) George Modelski

D) Stanley Hoffman

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87. Who treats equilibrium mainly in the context of balance of power system? (KERALA SET 2021 JULY)

A) Liska

B) Kennan

C) Kaplan

D) Morgenthau

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88. Who among the following is associated with “ Structural Realism”? (KERALA SET 2021 JULY)

A) Kenneth Waltz

B) Morgenthau

C) Machiavelli

D) Snyder

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89. Which of the following is a state-centric approach to the study of international relations? (KERALA SET 2022 JULY)

A) Feminist Approach

B) Marxist Approach

C) Linkage Politics

D) Realism

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90. “The trouble with the balance of power is not that it has no meaning, but that it has too many meanings”- who said this? (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

A) Morgenthau

B) Iris L Claude

C) Quincy Wright

D) Organski

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91. Match List I with List II: (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

A) a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1

B) a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1

C) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

D) a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2

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92. Match List I (Books) with List II (Authors): (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

A) a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1

B) a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1

C) a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3

D) a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1

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93. The Realist theory in International Relations is based on the three assumptions. Which one of the following is not the basic assumption? (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

A) Statesmen desire and pursue their national interests

B) In pursuit of national interests, statesmen take into account moral principles

C) National interests of each state lies in the expansion of its influence.

D) States use their power or influence in the protection and promotion of their interests

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94. The seeds of realism could be traced to the writings of political philosophers like (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER III)

1. Thucydides

2. Chanakya

3. Machiavelli

4. Manu

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 2, 3 and 4

(C) 1, 2 and 4

(D) 3, 4 and 1

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95. Realism explains international relations in terms of (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

(A) Rationality

(B) Protectionism

(C) Population

(D) Power

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96. Assertion (A): Nations adopted the principles of collective security in place of Balance of power.

Reason (R): The First World War indicates the failure of Balance of power.

Codes:

(KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true (R) is false

(D) (A) false but (R) true

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97. National interest implies what “the States seek to protect or achieve in relation to each other”. Who said this? (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

(A) V. V. Dyke

(B) Schleicher

(C) Brower

(D) Morgenthau

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98. Assertion (A): According to Morgenthau’s Realism, a foreign policy based on any other consideration except national interest is bound to meet failure.

Reason (R): Morgenthau does not precisely define national interest.

Codes:

(KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true (R) is false

(D) (A) false but (R) true

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99. In 1944, ‘The Children of Light’ and ‘The Children of Darkness’ discussion was initiated by ___________ in international relations. (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Norberto Bobbio

(B) Reinhold Niebuhr

(C) Hans J. Morgenthau

(D) David Mitrany

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100. “Know the enemy and know yourself” is written by (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Sun Tzu

(B) Mao Tse Tung

(C) Chou-En-Lai

(D) Kautilya

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101. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below. (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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102. ‘OPEC’ oil crisis was not understood by a realist – US Secretary of State . Name him among the following. (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Colin K. Powell

(B) Condoleezza Rice

(C) John Kerry

(D) Henery A. Kissinger

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103. Which one of the following is NOT a method of ‘Balance of Power”? (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A) Divide and Rule

(B) Conventions

(C) Compensations

(D) Armaments

(E) Question should be dropped

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104. The protagonist of 'Realist Theory' of International Relations believe that: (GUJARAT SET JANUARY 2002)

(A) States are the main actors

(B) Non-state actors are the main actors

(C) Both state and non-state actors are equally important

(D) Neither state nor non-state actors are important

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105. Realism, as a school of thought in international relations involves: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) a conviction that international relations are necessarily co-operative and it is natural for states to cooperate among themselves

(B) a conviction that international relations are governed by international laws that guide the behaviour of states

(C) a conviction that international relations are shaped by principles and norms that guide the policies of sovereign states

(D) a conviction that international relations are necessarily conflictual and that international conflicts are ultimately resolved by war

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106. Which of the following is not a treatise in 'Realism'? (GUJARAT SET 2008)

(A) 'Politics Among Nations'

(B) ‘Twenty Years Crisis'

(C) "The Prince'

(D) "The Great Illusion'

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107. The concept of Balance of Power belongs to the following school of thought: (GUJARAT SET 2010)

(A) Idealism

(B) New realism

(C) Realism

(D) Marxism

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108. Which of the following statements is correct? (GUJARAT SET 2013 PAPER III)

(A) Classical realism gives preference to national security over economic development

(B) Neo-realism gives preference to economic development over national security

(C) Classical realism subscribes to the idea of international systemic structure as key determinant of state behaviour

(D) Neo-realism subscribes to the idea of arms race as a means of achieving national security

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109. Security studies is another branch of: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2017 PAPER III)

(A) Idealism

(B) Realism

(C) Neo-realism

(D) Post-modernism

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110. Power is both relational and relative. This standpoint is representative of: (GUJARAT SET 2018)

(A) Idealism

(B) Realism

(C) Communication Theory

(D) Decision Making Theory

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111. Match correctly the following titles of books with the names of authors: (University of Hyderabad MA 2020)

A. I-3, II-2, III-4, IV-1

B. I-2, II-3, III-4, IV-1

C. I-4, II-1, III-2, IV-3

D. I-2, II-3, III-1, IV-4

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112. Match the following titles of books to the names of the corresponding authors: (University of Hyderabad Ph.D 2020)

A. I-4, II-2, III-1, IV-3

B. I-3, II-1, III-4, IV-2

C. I-2, II-1, III-3, IV-4

D. I-3, II-4, III-2, IV-1

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113. While presenting a critique of Neorealism, who made the case for 'Subaltern Realism'? (University of Hyderabad Ph.D 2020)

A. Mohammed Ayoob

B. Samir Amin

C. Kwarne Nkrumah

D. Mahmood Mamdani

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114. Which of the following concepts are key to Realism (University of Hyderabad MA 2017)

A. Power and Security

B. Culture and Identity

C. Human security and development

D. Poverty alleviation and growth

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115. Realists place primary emphasis on (University of Hyderabad MA 2017)

A. State

B. International community

C. Global community of states

D. Individual

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116. Which of the following is incorrect? (WB SET 2015 Paper III)

(A) "Politics Among Nations" by Hans J. Morgenthau

(B) "Clash of Civilizations" by Samuel Huntington

(C) "On Liberty" by John Locke

(D) "Beyond Realism and Marxism" by Chris Brown

(E) Both option C and D

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117. Match the List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2010 Paper II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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118. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2011 Paper II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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119. Match List – I with List – II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET June 2011 Paper II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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120. Match List-I with List-II and select correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2012 Paper II)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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121. Hans Morgenthau’s Principles of Political Realisms: A Feminist Reformulation is a work by (WEST BENGAL SET 2020)

(A) Saskia Sassen

(B) Naomi Klein

(C) Cynthea Enloe

(D) J. Ann Tickner

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122. Match the following: (WEST BENGAL SET 2022)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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123. The concept of 'Sovereignty in international relations traditionally implies

(A) the capacity of global institutions to impose rules on States

(B) the legal autonomy and supreme authority of a State within its territory

(C) the fusion of State and religious authority

(D) the rise of non-State actors like NGOs

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124. Which of the following best captures the difference between Neoliberalism and Classical Realism?

(A) Neoliberalism focuses on human nature while Classical Realism emphasises international institutions

(B) Neoliberalism argues that the structure of the international system, not human nature, explains State behaviour

(C) Neoliberalism is normative, while Classical Realism is power-centric

(D) Classical Realism supports world government while Neoliberalism supports anarchy

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