MAINS TEST SERIES 2025
(Mains Part Length Test - 10)
(International Relations)
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Q.1 “Indian Diaspora are the true and permanent ambassadors of the country”. In this context,
analyze the role played by Indian diaspora in shaping Indo-US relations and mention the
challenges faced by them in the recent years? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
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Q.2 Analyze the importance of the India-Indonesia relationship in the context of maritime security,
strategic partnership, and economic cooperation. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
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Q.3 The India's Act East Policy, while ambitious, faces considerable obstacles due to the ongoing
crisis in Myanmar. Comment (10 Marks, 150 Words)
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Q.4 The emergence of minilaterals in global diplomacy has gained prominence in recent years.
Evaluate how they align with India's strategic interests and foreign policy objectives.
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Q.5 The India-China border dispute remains a significant challenge in bilateral relations and
regional stability. Examine (10 Marks, 150 Words)
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Q.6 Evaluate the strategic and economic significance of India's long-term agreement with Iran on
the Chabahar port. Discuss the potential challenges and opportunities this collaboration
presents for India's regional interests. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
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Q.7 Examine the evolving strategic partnership between India and Australia in the context of the
changing geopolitical landscape in the Indo-Pacific region. Discuss the key areas of
cooperation and the potential challenges in this relationship." (15 Marks, 250 Words)
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Q.8 Critically examine India's position vis-à-vis the AUKUS (Australia-UK-US) security
partnership. Discuss the potential implications of this alliance for India's strategic interests in
the Indo-Pacific region and suggest how India should navigate its diplomatic and security
policies in this context. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
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Q.9 Evaluate the challenges faced by major global institutions in fulfilling their desired objectives
in the 21st century. Suggest reforms to make these institutions more effective and relevant in
addressing contemporary global issues. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
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Q.10 India's immediate neighborhood has been experiencing significant political, economic, and
security challenges in recent years. Analyze the impact of this regional instability on India's
strategic interests and evaluate the effectiveness of India's neighborhood policy in addressing
these challenges. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
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ROUGH WORK
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QUESTION PAPER
(International Relations)
Time: 1½ Max. Marks 125
Q.1 “Indian Diaspora are the true and permanent ambassadors of the country”. In this context, analyze the
role played by Indian diaspora in shaping Indo-US relations and mention the challenges faced by
them in the recent years? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Q.2 Analyze the importance of the India-Indonesia relationship in the context of maritime security,
strategic partnership, and economic cooperation. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Q.3 The India's Act East Policy, while ambitious, faces considerable obstacles due to the ongoing crisis in
Myanmar. Comment (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Q.4 The emergence of minilaterals in global diplomacy has gained prominence in recent years. Evaluate
how they align with India's strategic interests and foreign policy objectives. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Q.5 The India-China border dispute remains a significant challenge in bilateral relations and regional
stability. Examine (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Q.6 Evaluate the strategic and economic significance of India's long-term agreement with Iran on the
Chabahar port. Discuss the potential challenges and opportunities this collaboration presents for
India's regional interests. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Q.7 Examine the evolving strategic partnership between India and Australia in the context of the changing
geopolitical landscape in the Indo-Pacific region. Discuss the key areas of cooperation and the
potential challenges in this relationship." (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Q.8 Critically examine India's position vis-à-vis the AUKUS (Australia-UK-US) security partnership.
Discuss the potential implications of this alliance for India's strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific
region and suggest how India should navigate its diplomatic and security policies in this context.
(15 Marks, 250 Words)
Q.9 Evaluate the challenges faced by major global institutions in fulfilling their desired objectives in the
21st century. Suggest reforms to make these institutions more effective and relevant in addressing
contemporary global issues. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Q.10 India's immediate neighborhood has been experiencing significant political, economic, and security
challenges in recent years. Analyze the impact of this regional instability on India's strategic interests
and evaluate the effectiveness of India's neighborhood policy in addressing these challenges.
(15 Marks, 250 Words)
