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491International RelationsMedium

What is anomie?

AAnarchy

BIt is a system in which there are no norms or rules

CIt is a situation in which rules are not being followed

DBoth b and c

Correct answer

B. It is a system in which there are no norms or rules

Explanation

The correct answer is It is a system in which there are no norms or rules.

492International RelationsMedium

Who was the ruler of Afghanistan at the time of Soviet invasion?

ANoor Muhammad Taragai

BMuhammad Daud

CBabrak Kernal

DNajib Ullah

Correct answer

C. Babrak Kernal

Explanation

The correct answer is Babrak Kernal.

493International RelationsMedium

What is supranationalism?

AConcept in neo-functionalist integration theory, indicating that there is a integration spillover

BConcept in integration theory that implies the creation of common institutions having independent decision-making authority and thus the ability to impose certain decision and rules on member states

CConcept in integration theory that indicates that states remain in control of the process and that common of the process and that common institutions merely facilitate decision-making among state representatives

DNone of the above

Correct answer

B. Concept in integration theory that implies the creation of common institutions having independent decision-making authority and thus the ability to impose certain decision and rules on member states

Explanation

The correct answer is Concept in integration theory that implies the creation of common institutions having independent decision-making authority and thus the ability to impose certain decision and rules on member states.

494International RelationsMedium

Which one of the following is called, “The father of International Law”?

AHugo Grotius

BOppenheim

CStarlm

DPufendoxf

Correct answer

A. Hugo Grotius

Explanation

The correct answer is Hugo Grotius.

495International RelationsMedium

Select the correct one:

AEvery State has the right to sail ship under its flag on the high seas

BOnly five big powers have the right to sail ships under their flag on the high seas

CNone of these

DOnly coastal states have the right to sail ships under their flag on the high sea

Correct answer

A. Every State has the right to sail ship under its flag on the high seas

Explanation

The correct answer is Every State has the right to sail ship under its flag on the high seas.

496International RelationsMedium

The international Convention on the Elimination of Child Labour.

Arepresents a process in which the organization of social activities is increasingly less constrained by geographical proximity and national territorial boundaries

Binvolves a complex mix of homogenization and increased heterogeneity given the global diffusion of popular culture, global media corporations, and communications networks

Cwas a result of countries appearing as autonomous containers of political, social and economic activity in that fixed borders separate the domestic sphere form the world outside

Dwas the product of a complex politics involving public and private actors form trade unions, industrial associations, humanitarian groups, governments, and legal experts

Correct answer

D. was the product of a complex politics involving public and private actors form trade unions, industrial associations, humanitarian groups, governments, and legal experts

Explanation

The correct answer is was the product of a complex politics involving public and private actors form trade unions, industrial associations, humanitarian groups, governments, and legal experts.

497International RelationsMedium

The end of the cold war:

AHas led to discussion of forms of political community beyond the nation-state

BAll of the options given are correct

CHas broken up some multi-national states in processes of state subversion

DCame hand in hand with globalization

Correct answer

B. All of the options given are correct

Explanation

The correct answer is All of the options given are correct.

498International RelationsMedium

Walter Ulbricht became President in 1960 of what country?

AAustria

BWest Germany (BRD)

CEast Germany (DDR)

DSwitzerland

Correct answer

C. East Germany (DDR)

Explanation

The correct answer is East Germany (DDR).

499International RelationsMedium

Which theoretical perspective views globalization as a new form of imperialism?

ALiberalism

BRealism

CNone of these

DIdealism

Correct answer

B. Realism

Explanation

Realism in international relations views globalization skeptically, often arguing that it represents a new form of imperialism or economic dominance by powerful states or corporations. Idealism focuses on cooperation and morality, while liberalism sees globalization as beneficial for free trade and democracy. Thus, “None of these” is incorrect.

500International RelationsMedium

Debt renegotiation means:

Ataking out new loans to pay off old ones

Breworking the terms on which a loan will be repaid

Callowing and MNC to purchase the debt and invest in the country whose debt it has purchased

Dshifting debt from governmental creditors to multilateral creditors

Correct answer

B. reworking the terms on which a loan will be repaid

Explanation

The correct answer is reworking the terms on which a loan will be repaid.

What is supranationalism?

AConcept in neo-functionalist integration theory, indicating that there is a integration spillover

BConcept in integration theory that implies the creation of common institutions having independent decision-making authority and thus the ability to impose certain decision and rules on member states

DNone of the above

Correct answer

Explanation

Select the correct one:

AEvery State has the right to sail ship under its flag on the high seas

BOnly five big powers have the right to sail ships under their flag on the high seas

CNone of these

DOnly coastal states have the right to sail ships under their flag on the high sea

Correct answer

A. Every State has the right to sail ship under its flag on the high seas

Explanation

The correct answer is Every State has the right to sail ship under its flag on the high seas.

The international Convention on the Elimination of Child Labour.

Arepresents a process in which the organization of social activities is increasingly less constrained by geographical proximity and national territorial boundaries

Binvolves a complex mix of homogenization and increased heterogeneity given the global diffusion of popular culture, global media corporations, and communications networks

Cwas a result of countries appearing as autonomous containers of political, social and economic activity in that fixed borders separate the domestic sphere form the world outside

Dwas the product of a complex politics involving public and private actors form trade unions, industrial associations, humanitarian groups, governments, and legal experts

Correct answer

D. was the product of a complex politics involving public and private actors form trade unions, industrial associations, humanitarian groups, governments, and legal experts

Explanation

The correct answer is was the product of a complex politics involving public and private actors form trade unions, industrial associations, humanitarian groups, governments, and legal experts.

The end of the cold war:

AHas led to discussion of forms of political community beyond the nation-state

BAll of the options given are correct

CHas broken up some multi-national states in processes of state subversion

DCame hand in hand with globalization

Correct answer

B. All of the options given are correct

Explanation

The correct answer is All of the options given are correct.

Which theoretical perspective views globalization as a new form of imperialism?

ALiberalism

BRealism

CNone of these

DIdealism

Correct answer

B. Realism

Explanation

Debt renegotiation means:

Ataking out new loans to pay off old ones

Breworking the terms on which a loan will be repaid

Callowing and MNC to purchase the debt and invest in the country whose debt it has purchased

Dshifting debt from governmental creditors to multilateral creditors

Correct answer

B. reworking the terms on which a loan will be repaid

Explanation

The correct answer is reworking the terms on which a loan will be repaid.