UPSC Mains POLITICAL-SCIENCE-INTERANATIONAL-RELATIONS-PAPER-I 2012
25 Questions • 480 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers
1
12 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Difference between normative and empirical theories of politics
Political TheoryPolitical Science
2
12 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Difference between equality of opportunity and equality of outcome
Political TheorySocial Justice
3
12 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Difference between Liberal and Radical forms of Feminism
Political TheoryGender Studies
4
12 Marks150 Wordshard
Hannah Arendt's conception of the 'political'
Political TheoryPolitical Philosophy
5
12 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Issues of debate in contemporary democratic theory
Political TheoryDemocracy
6
20 Markshard
What is meant by 'relative autonomy' of State in Marxist analysis ?
Political TheoryMarxism
7
15 Marksmedium
Comment on the Marxist and Radical Humanist phases of M.N. Roy's thought.
Indian Political ThoughtPolitical Theory
8
25 Marksmedium
Examine the multi-cultural perspectives on rights.
Political TheoryHuman Rights
9
20 Marksmedium
Locke is an individualist out and out. Substantiate this statement.
Political TheoryLiberalism
10
20 Marksmedium
Distinguish between the concepts of legitimacy and hegemony.
Political TheoryPolitical Science
11
20 Marksmedium
Why is 'affirmative action' important in provision of equal opportunity?
Political TheorySocial Justice
12
20 Marksmedium
Examine the Gandhian idea of village community as an ideal unit of self-governance.
Indian Political ThoughtPolitical Theory
13
20 Markshard
Draw parallels between Arthashastra tradition and the 'Realist' tradition represented by Machiavelli.
Indian Political ThoughtPolitical Theory
14
20 Marksmedium
Write a note on the Buddhist tradition in Indian political thought.
Indian Political ThoughtPolitical Theory
15
12 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Efficacy of Satyagraha as moral resistance to colonial rule
Indian Political ThoughtHistory
16
12 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Judicial activism and social change
Indian PolityLaw & Governance
17
12 Marks150 Wordseasy
Role of National Commission for Women in India
Indian PolitySocial Issues
18
12 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Demands for the creation of new States in India
Indian PolityGeography
19
12 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Doctrine of Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution
Indian PolityLaw & Governance
20
30 Marksmedium
Discuss the extent to which the Indian Constitution reflects successful reconciliation of alternative perspectives.
Indian PolityConstitutionalism
21
30 Marksmedium
Examine the relevance of Directive Principles in the era of liberalisation and globalization.
Indian PolityEconomy
22
30 Marksmedium
Examine the impact of coalition-politics on Indian political system.
Indian PolityPolitical Science
23
30 Marksmedium
Critically examine Green Revolution as a strategy for sustainable agricultural development.
EconomyEnvironment
24
30 Marksmedium
Examine the efficacy of available mechanisms for resolving inter-State disputes in India.
Indian PolityLaw & Governance
25
30 Marksmedium
Discuss the impact of environmentalist movements on government policies in recent years.
EnvironmentPolitical Science