Here is the Section Officer (Nepal Foreign Service) Extra Paper II written examination question paper held by the Public Service Commission (Lok Sewa Aayog), Nepal on 2082/04/23. The paper is re-typed in a clear, easy-to-read format so you can practise and revise with it.
Service / group: Nepal Foreign Service
Stage: Second Phase, Integrated Competitive Written Examination
Paper: Extra Paper II
Subject: Foreign Policy and International Relations (परराष्ट्र नीति तथा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय सम्बन्ध)
Exam date: 2082/04/23
Full marks: 100 · Time: 3 hours
Sections: A (20) · B (30) · C (20) · D (30 marks) · 10 questions
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Revise These Topics With Our Notes
- Foreign policy: Nepal Foreign Policy and International Relations · Nepal Foreign Relations · UN, SAARC and BIMSTEC
- Trade: Trade of Nepal
Topics Covered in This Paper
- Section A: globalization and foreign policy, America First policy and national interest
- Section B: multilateral diplomacy, LDCs and LLDCs, regional organizations and BIMSTEC
- Section C: trade deficit and Nepal Trade Integration Strategy 2023, Vienna Conventions on diplomatic and consular relations
- Section D: revision of the 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship with India, Track I and Track II diplomacy, making a multilateral treaty
How to Use This Paper
Attempt it without notes in 3 hours, section by section as the paper instructs. Then see how well you answered on globalization and foreign policy and America First policy and national interest, and revise weak topics with the notes linked above or our free quizzes.
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Study map: where to revise each topic
Use this table after you attempt the paper. For every topic you found hard, open the linked note and then try the question again.
| Topic in this paper | Revise on Loksewa Pathsala |
|---|---|
| Globalization and foreign policy, national interest | LDC graduation; current affairs notes |
| Multilateral diplomacy, LDCs and LLDCs, BIMSTEC | LDC graduation |
| Trade deficit, Nepal Trade Integration Strategy | Revenue administration: tax, VAT, customs; Budget 2083/84 highlights |
| 1950 Treaty, Track I and Track II diplomacy | current affairs notes |
Model answer plan for one question
Question type: Discuss the importance of regional organisations such as BIMSTEC for Nepal.
- Define regional organisations and name Nepal’s main ones (SAARC, BIMSTEC).
- Explain the benefits: trade and transit, connectivity, energy, disaster cooperation and a stronger voice for a landlocked LDC.
- Discuss the challenges: slow implementation and limited funding.
- Suggest priorities for Nepal and conclude on balanced, active diplomacy.
Use the same plan for other long questions: define, explain with Nepal’s law or example, analyse problems, suggest solutions, and conclude in two lines. More tips in our written exam answer guide.