Q.1) The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding? (20 marks)
Q.2) The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative. Give a brief description of CPEC and enumerate the reasons why India has distanced itself from the same. (15 marks)
Q.3) State the concept of Indo-Pacific. Explain the role of India in Indo-Pacific. (15 marks)
Q.4) BIMSTEC has emerged as the link between South Asia and South-East Asia. Explain its role in Act East Policy. (15 marks)
Q.5) Explain the role of India in the geopolitics of South Asia. (10 marks)