SIKKIM UNIVERSITY
(A Central University established by an Act of Parliament of India, 2007)
6th Mile, Samdur, PO Tadong, Gangtok- 737102
Academic Session 2010-11
Entrance test (SET:C- PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES AND
MANAGEMENT )
MPhil/PhD Integrated Programme
Time: Three hours Maximum Marks: 75
One question from each section is compulsory
SECTION 1: GENERAL
1. The basic philosophies of Indian constitution have their origin from the sociocultural ethos.Do you agree? Give reasons.
2. The United Nation is a design of the victorious powers of World War II. In the context of the above statement, discuss the reforms of the United Nation.
3. Discuss the role of science and technology as the prime motivator for interdependence among nation states.
4. What are the challenges to India’s foreign policy post 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack?
5. Discuss the various attempts at Election reform in India?
SECTION 2: CORE-PEACE AND CONFLICT
6. What in your opinion is the value of Peace and Conflict Studies to our lives?
7. Critically evaluate and discuss the issues that continue to trouble India-China Relations.
8. Write your opinion on the following statement: ’Popular Conflict Resolution techniques are too mechanistic and cannot be applied to the complex human affairs’.
9. The countries of South Asia remain mired in internal and external conflicts making it one of the poorest and violent places in the world. What in your opinion are the reasons behind this situation?
10. Is the patriarchal nature of the society responsible for domestic violence? Discuss.
SECTION 3: ELECTIVE
BOTANY
11. Describe the sex-pili. Differentiate between fimbria and flagella.
12. Describe the life cycles of Ectocarpus.
13. Describe the life cycles of Polysiphonia.
14. Mention the life cycle of Saccharomyces spp.
15. Describe the symptoms and control measures of blister blight of tea.