Neoliberalism PYQs - Political Science Coaching Centre

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Dr. S. H. Sarkar

Neoliberalism

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1. In international relations, Robert Keohane and Joseph Nye Jr have propagated the term (CUET PG 2021)

1. complex interdependence

2. imperialism

3. regionalism

4. All of the above

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2. Choose from the following the book written by the Neo Liberalist Kenneth Waltz : (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

(A) Scientific Man vs. Power Politics (1946)

(B) Theory of International Politics (1979)

(C) In Defence of National Interest (1951)

(D) Dilemmas of Politics (1958)

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3. Who coined the term 'smart power' among the following? (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

(A) Hedley Bull

(B) Joseph Nye

(C) Cynthia Weber

(D) Chris Brown

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4. Who among the following has used the term 'asymmetric interdependence' to devote relations of dependence and interdependence among states? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(A) Robert Keohane and Joseph Nye

(B) Burchill and Susan

(C) Sujan and Strange

(D) Kenneth Waltz and Dhal

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5. Which of the following propositions is not given by the theorists of Complex Interdependence:- (DU MA 2019)

1. There is an absence of hierarchy among issues of international politics

2. There is a minor role of military force in international politics

3. The state is a unitary actor

4. Multiple channels connect societies

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6. Washington Consensus refers to :- (DU MA 2019)

1. The ten point neo-liberal guideline to liberal economic reform for development around the world

2. The ten point neo-liberal guideline to liberal economic reform for development in Europe

3. The ten point neo-liberal guideline to liberal economic reform for development in the USA

4. None of these

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7. Both Neorealists and Neoliberals agree that: (DU MA 2022)

1. States pursue absolute gains

2. States pursue relative gains

3. States are rational actors

4. States are the only actors in international politics

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8. Which of these is not an argument from the neoliberal approach in International Relations? (DU MA 2022)

1. States are the principal actors in global politics

2. Anarchy does not necessarily lead to conflict

3. Actors are concerned about their relative gains

4. Actors are concerned about their absolute gains

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9. The term 'Washington Consensus' is another way to describe:- (DU MA 2018)

1. Neoliberalism and is based on the model of 'development as modernization' with a thrust to 'stabilize, privatize and liberalize'.

2. Multiculturalism focusing on a positive endorsement of diversity based on the right of different cultural groups to respect and recognition

3. McDonaldization whereby global commodities and commercial and marketing practices associated with the fast food industry have come to dominate more and more economic sectors.

4. Protectionism and is a set of policies pursued at the expense of other states that are believed to be in their own country's short-term national interest.

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10. Who said that international affairs are 'inhospitable' to Liberalism? (DU MA 2018)

1. Joseph Nye

2. Stanley Hoffman

3. Stephen Walt

4. Robert Keohane

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11. Who among the following scholars is at the forefront in developing neoliberal perspective? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2021 PAPER II)

(A) Frederick Von Hayek

(B) John Rawls

(C) Claus Offe

(D) Peter Drucker

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12. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). (NET March 2023 Shift II)

Assertion (A): Neo-Liberal paradigm was founded on the narrative of the inefficient state.

Reason (R): Neo-Liberal paradigm is inclusive in nature.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

2. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).

3. (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.

4. (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.

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13. Which of the following are variants of International Liberalism? (NET August 2024 Shift I)

(A) Complex Interdependence

(B0 Institutional Liberalism

(C) Republican/Democratic Liberalism

(D) Neoliberalism

(E) Classical Liberalism

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E)

(2) (A), (B), (C) and (D) Only

(3) (A), (B) and (C) Only

(4) (B), (C), (D) and (E) Only

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14. Consider the following statements: (JNU MA 2020)

A. Globalization signifies a web of economic, cultural and political connectedness across the world.

B. Cosmopolitanism stands for certain values and principles that are applicable to all people.

C. Washington Consensus refers to a neo-liberal framework embraced by key Washington based international institutions.

D. Neoliberalism supports the idea of market individualism and active intervention of the state in social and economic affairs.

Which of the statements mentioned above are correct?

(A) A and B only

(B) B and C only

(C) A, B and C only

(D) A, B, C and D

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15. Which scholar argues that international order is "a fusion of power with legitimate social purpose" (JNU MA 2021)

1. Robert Cox

2. Adam Watson

3. John Ikenberry

4. John Ruggie

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16. Neo-liberals share with neo-realists their belief (WB SET 2015 Paper III)

(A) in the anarchic international structure and centrality of states.

(B) in theory of international regimes.

(C) that anarchy means sovereign states have no role in the international system.

(D) All the options given above are correct.

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