All MCQs for Competitive Exams

141

Who is the author of the book titled 'Theories of International Relations'?

A

Scott Burehill

B

Catherine Boone

C

Immanuel Kant

D

None of these

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142

Which political theorist famously characterized the arms race as an inherent experience of terror?

A

Hadley Bull

B

Lynn Miller

C

Arnold Toynbee

D

Kenneth Boulding

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143

Identify the prominent scholars associated with the Realistic Approach in International Politics.

A

1, 2, and 3

B

1, 2, and 4

C

1, 3, and 4

D

2, 3, and 4

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144

Which two centuries witnessed the emergence of the two primary schools of thought in International Relations?

A

19thand 20th

B

18thand 19th

C

20thand 21st

D

17thand 18th

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145

Which of the following scholars is not typically categorized within the realist school of international relations?

A

Hans J. J. Morgenthau

B

Max Weber

C

Aldons Huxley

D

Edward H. Carr

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146

In Hans Morgenthau’s realist theory of international politics, what does the 'autonomy of the political sphere' signify?

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 the government

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147

Match the following political theories with their primary conceptual focus: Marxian theory, Realist theory, Decision-making theory, and Game theory.

A

Marxian theory-Power, Realist theory-Class struggle, Decision-making theory-Environment, Game theory-Pay off

B

Marxian theory-Class struggle, Realist theory-Power, Decision-making theory-Pay off, Game theory-Environment

C

Marxian theory-Class struggle, Realist theory-Power, Decision-making theory-Environment, Game theory-Pay off

D

Marxian theory-Power, Realist theory-Class struggle, Decision-making theory-Pay off, Game theory-Environment

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148

According to K. J. Holsti, which of the following is NOT considered a defining feature of the contemporary state system?

A

The great potential for destruction by those who possess nuclear weapons and modern delivery systems

B

The rise in the number and type of states

C

The predominant position of influences that has been achieved by the three essentially non-European states : Russia, China and the United States

D

The large number of states are keen to join political and economic alliances

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149

Which of the following pairings of authors and their respective works is incorrectly matched?

A

William C. Olson ⟺ The Growth of a Discipline

B

G. F. Kennan ⟺ American Diplomacy

C

Robert Strausz-Hupe and Stefan Possony ⟺ International Relations : A General Theory

D

Russel H. Fifield ⟺ The Introductory Course in International Relations

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150

During the Cold War era, what was the primary focus of the deterrence theory relationship between the two superpowers?

A

nuclear

B

powerful

C

antagonistic

D

None of these

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