UPSC Mains POLITICAL-SCIENCE-INTERANATIONAL-RELATIONS-PAPER-I 2018
28 Questions • 400 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers
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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
John Stuart Mill is a 'reluctant democrat'. - C. L. Wayper
Political TheoryPolitical Philosophy
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Decline of Political Theory
Political TheoryPolitical Philosophy
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Distributive Justice
Political TheorySocial Justice
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Substantive Democracy
Political TheoryDemocracy
5
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“Nothing against the State, nothing over it, nothing beyond it.” - Mussolini
Political TheoryPolitical Ideology
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20 Markshard
Critically examine the neo-liberal theory of State.
Political TheoryPolitical Economy
7
15 Markshard
Analyse John Rawls justification of discrimination to achieve the goals of Justice.
Political TheorySocial Justice
8
15 Marksmedium
Equality means fair treatment rather than equal treatment. Comment.
Political TheorySocial Justice
9
20 Marksmedium
What do you understand by three generations of Human Rights?
Political TheoryInternational Relations
10
15 Markshard
Critically examine Macpherson's views on Democracy.
Political TheoryDemocracy
11
15 Marksmedium
Explain the relationship between power, authority and legitimacy.
Political TheoryPolitical Science
12
20 Marksmedium
John Locke is the father of liberalism. Explain.
Political TheoryPolitical Philosophy
13
15 Marksmedium
Discuss Ambedkar's ideas on 'annihilation of caste'.
Political TheorySocial JusticeIndian Politics
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15 Markshard
Critically examine Machiavelli's views on religion and politics.
Political TheoryPolitical Philosophy
15
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Revolt of 1857 is a 'Sepoy Mutiny' or 'First War of Independence'.
Indian HistoryModern India
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Indian Constitution is a 'Lawyers' Paradise'. - Ivor Jennings
Indian PolityConstitutional Law
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New Panchayat Raj is an effective instrument for women empowerment.
Indian PolityRural Development
18
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Implementation of GST and NEET is a major challenge to Indian federalism.
Indian PolityEconomic Policy
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Political personalities are more significant than political parties in India.
Indian PolityPolitical Science
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20 Markshard
Whether judicial activism has undermined or strengthened Parliamentary Democracy in India? Discuss.
Indian PolityConstitutional Law
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15 Marksmedium
Do the Lieutenant Governors have more powers than the Governors of the States? Explain.
Indian PolityConstitutional Law
22
15 Marksmedium
Critically examine the ethnic conflicts in North-East India.
Indian PolitySocial Issues
23
20 Marksmedium
Examine the provisions of Panchayat Extension Services Act (PESA), 1996.
Indian PolityRural Development
24
15 Marksmedium
Analyse the arguments in favour and against the lateral entry into higher civil services in India.
Indian PolityGovernance
25
15 Marksmedium
Discuss asymmetrical federalism in India.
Indian PolityConstitutional Law
26
20 Marksmedium
Examine the various causes of agrarian crisis in India.
Indian EconomyAgriculture
27
15 Marksmedium
Explain the increasing role of regional political parties in the national politics.
Indian PolityPolitical Science
28
15 Marksmedium
Critically analyse the environmentalist movement in Tuticorin, Tamilnadu.
EnvironmentSocial Issues