UPSC Mains POLITICAL-SCIENCE-INTERANATIONAL-RELATIONS-PAPER-II 2022
28 Questions • 400 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers
1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the main limitations of the comparative method to the study of Political Science.
Political ScienceResearch Methodology
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What are the main challenges faced by the developing countries in the era of globalisation?
International RelationsEconomy
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the commonalities between the Marxist and Realist approach to the study of International Politics.
International RelationsPolitical Theory
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Bipolar structure of the world is more stable than the multipolar one. Comment.
International Relations
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
National Interest is an essentially contested concept. Comment.
International RelationsPolitical Theory
6
20 Markseasy
How has the electoral democracy augmented the participation of people in the democratic process?
Political ScienceIndian Polity
7
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the role of social movements in strengthening the democratic processes in developing societies.
Political ScienceSociology
8
15 Marksmedium
Describe the composition of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Discuss its voluntary jurisdiction.
International RelationsLaw
9
20 Markshard
Critically examine the rise of People's Republic of China (PRC) as a great power and its implications on Asian Political order.
International Relations
10
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the conceptual dimensions of collective security.
International RelationsPolitical Theory
11
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the efficacy of global conventions to combat international terrorism.
International RelationsSecurity
12
20 Marksmedium
Identify and evaluate the reasons for deadlock in the WTO negotiations on fisheries between the developing and developed countries.
EconomyInternational Relations
13
15 Marksmedium
What is the realist prescription to the States to ensure their survival in an anarchical world?
International RelationsPolitical Theory
14
15 Marksmedium
Russian-Ukraine crisis has cast a dark shadow on the energy needs of the member states of the European Union (EU). Comment.
International RelationsEconomy
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Peaceful co-existence remains the cornerstone of India's foreign policy. Comment.
International RelationsIndian Polity
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the ways and means to realise greater economic co-operation among the Member States of South Asia.
International RelationsEconomy
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the steps required to realise 'hydro-co-operation' between India and Bangladesh.
International RelationsEnvironment
18
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain the significance of Basic Exchange and Co-operation Agreement (BECA) for Indo-US strategic relations.
International RelationsIndian Polity
19
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the role of public diplomacy in the enhancement of India's global standing.
International RelationsIndian Polity
20
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the relevance of the demand for New International Economic Order (NIEO) in the present era of globalisation.
International RelationsEconomy
21
15 Markshard
Critically examine the major factors responsible for a turnaround in the trajectory of India's foreign policy in the post-cold war period.
International RelationsIndian Polity
22
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the reasons behind India's refusal to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT).
International RelationsSecurity
23
20 Marksmedium
What are the main drivers of India-Japan Strategic and Global Partnership?
International Relations
24
15 Marksmedium
What are the implications of 'Look-East' Policy on the north-eastern region of India?
Indian PolityEconomyInternational Relations
25
15 Marksmedium
Explain the factors which justify India's claim for a permanent seat at the UN security council.
International RelationsIndian Polity
26
20 Marksmedium
How does India-Israel bilateral ties reflect the autonomy of India's foreign policy choices?
International RelationsIndian Polity
27
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the consequences of illegal cross-border migration in India's north-eastern region.
Indian PolitySocial Issues
28
15 Markshard
Discuss India's vision of a New World order in the 21st century.
International RelationsIndian Polity