GS Strategist Batch

(2018-19)

Class Test
Bilateral Relations

Time Allowed : 1 hr. 40 min. Maximum Marks : 120

QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before

attempting questions)
There are TEN questions printed in ENGLISH.
All questions are compulsory.
The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium specified in the Answer Booklet
which must be stated clearly on the cover of Answer Booklet in the
space provided. No marks will be given for answers written in medium
other than the specified one.
Word limit in questions, if specified, should be adhered to.
Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Answer Booklet must
be clearly struck off.
Answer questions in NOT MORE than the word limit specified for 6. What do you understand by ‘The string of pearls’? How does it impact
each in the parenthesis. Content of the answer is more important India? Briefly outline the steps taken by India to counter this.
than its length. (10 marks, 150 words)

7. “Bhutan is a very trusted ally of India.” Discuss how India-Bhutan

1. Indian foreign policy principles are time tested and hold relevance in relation is flourishing in recent times. (10 marks, 150 words)
present scenario as well. Explain. (10 marks, 150 words) 8. Write a short note on:
2. “Act East Policy” has been pursued to improve relations with ASEAN a) BIMSTEC (5 marks, 100 words)
and East Asia. Elucidate. (15 marks, 250 words)
b) India-Sri Lanka Peace Accord (5 marks, 100 words)
3. Discuss India’s position in the emerging scenario in Afghanistan.
(10 marks, 150 words) 9. “Nepal has formally adopted a much anticipated and long-delayed
constitution that took more than seven years to complete following a
4. India Pak relations cannot improve in the present circumstances.
decade of political infighting”. Explain India’s concerns with
Elucidate. Also suggest measures to improve the relations between the
developments in Nepal regarding new Constitution.
two estranged neighbours. (15 marks, 250 words)
(10 marks, 150 words)
5. India-Bangladesh relations are on an upswing ever since Sheikh Hasina
came to power in 2008. Discuss the various reasons for it. Also mention 10. Discuss the salient features of NDB and AIIB. Can NDB and AIIB
the different challenges in further improving the relations. act as a counter balance to the existing world order in the development
(15 marks, 250 words) matters? (15 marks, 250 words)