UPSC Mains POLITICAL-SCIENCE-INTERANATIONAL-RELATIONS-PAPER-I 2024
28 Questions • 400 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers
1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Behavioural approach to Political Science
Political SciencePolitical Theory
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Pluralist theory of State
Political SciencePolitical Theory
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Locke's views on Revolution
Political SciencePolitical TheoryHistory
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Decline of Liberalism
Political SciencePolitical Theory
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Linkage between Power and Hegemony
Political SciencePolitical Theory
6
20 Markseasy
Elucidate the meanings inherent in the term 'political' with appropriate illustrations.
Political SciencePolitical Theory
7
15 Marksmedium
Marxism is a political theory of action demanding strict compliance with its core principles. Comment.
Political SciencePolitical Theory
8
15 Marksmedium
The nature of relationship between equality of democratic citizenship and liberty of citizens is influenced by economic equality. Comment.
Political SciencePolitical Theory
9
20 Marksmedium
The debate on human rights is caught between the limitations of both universalism and cultural relativism. Comment.
Political ScienceInternational Relations
10
15 Marksmedium
Deliberative democracy seeks to promote democratic decision making about public issues among the citizens. Discuss.
Political SciencePolitical Theory
11
15 Marksmedium
Dharmashastra presents a duty-centric worldview for individuals and communities. Comment.
Political ScienceIndian PhilosophyHistory
12
20 Marksmedium
Legitimacy adds positive value to political authority and obligation. Discuss.
Political SciencePolitical Theory
13
15 Markshard
Critically examine Plato's theory of Forms.
Political SciencePolitical TheoryPhilosophy
14
15 Marksmedium
Manabendra Nath Roy's political thought highlighted the humanistic aspects of Marxism. Discuss.
Political ScienceIndian Politics
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Constitutional morality in the Indian Constitution
Indian PolityConstitutional Law
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Objective Resolution of the Constituent Assembly
Indian PolityConstitutional LawHistory
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Legal remedies in Part III of the Constitution of India
Indian PolityConstitutional Law
18
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Relevance of the Legislative Council
Indian PolityGovernance
19
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Women's role in anti-arrack movement
Indian SocietySocial Movements
20
20 Markshard
How far do you agree that the Directive Principles of State Policy are more fundamental than the Fundamental Rights in meeting socio-economic justice as mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution?
Indian PolityConstitutional Law
21
15 Marksmedium
Explain the structure and functions of the National Commission for Women.
Indian PolitySocial Issues
22
15 Marksmedium
The legacy of the Planning Commission still has a bearing on India's development policies. Discuss.
Indian EconomyGovernance
23
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the contribution of the Dalit struggle to establish egalitarianism in Indian society during freedom movement.
Indian HistorySocial Issues
24
15 Marksmedium
The blueprint of Gram Swaraj is the key to understand the Gandhian perspective on planning. Discuss.
Indian EconomyIndian Philosophy
25
15 Marksmedium
Critically assess the role of pressure groups in the decision-making process of the government.
Indian PolityGovernance
26
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the role of environmental movements in shaping the environmental governance in India.
EnvironmentIndian Polity
27
15 Marksmedium
“Relative deprivation is a major source of ethnic conflict.” Elaborate the statement with relevant examples.
Social IssuesInternational Relations
28
15 Marksmedium
Gram Sabha in the Panchayati Raj system is a forum which gives expression to the collective wisdom, aspirations and the will of the people. Comment.
Indian PolityGovernance