UPSC Political Science & IR 2023

Comment on the following in about 150 words each: (a) Normative approach in Political Science (10 marks) (b) Multicultural perspective on rights (10 marks) (c) State of Nature as…

(a) Success of contemporary democracies lies in the State limiting its own power. Explain. (20 marks) (b) Rawls' idea of the 'liberal self' is too individualistic. Explain, in thi…

(a) Fascism displays an ambivalent stance towards parliamentary democracy. Explain. (20 marks) (b) Affirmative Action Policies draw as much strong criticism as strong support. Ana…

(a) Buddhist thought on Dhamma facilitates the emancipation of political action. Explain. (20 marks) (b) "The legal subordination of one sex to another is wrong in itself, and now…

Comment on the following in about 150 words each: (a) Imprint of the British Constitution on the Indian Constitution (10 marks) (b) Environmentalism of the poor (10 marks) (c) Fun…

(a) Discuss the major provisions of the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act. Do you think that the Act remains an 'unfulfilled dream'? Argue your case. (20 marks) (b) How does NITI…

(a) Does the actual working of Indian federalism conform to the centralizing tendencies in Indian polity? Give reasons for your answer. (20 marks) (b) The main goal of the Fundame…

(a) The rise of caste politics is to be attributed to both regional aspirations and electoral manifestations. Comment. (20 marks) (b) The decade 1989-1999 has created an epochal s…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) What are the crucial functions of empirical political theory in Comparative Politics ? 10 (b) What are the difficulties…

(a) Discuss the relevance of the normative ethos of the Non-Aligned Movement in magnifying India's soft power in pursuit of her national interest. 20 (b) In what ways does the fun…

(a) "During the Cold War, the Non-Aligned Movement tried to become a 'Third force' in World Politics, but failed because it was too large and unwieldy." Discuss. 20 (b) Account fo…

(a) Critically examine the impact of Globalisation on the developing countries of the world. 20 (b) What do you mean by offensive and defensive realism ? 15 (c) Discuss the variou…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Explain the major features of India's Foreign Policy in the 21st century. 10 (b) What are the reasons for lack of 'regi…

(a) Arms trade, economic ties and congruent geo-political interests are no longer the three pillars of India – Russia relationship in the emerging strategic context. Comment. 20 (…

(a) "India's Nuclear policy is deeply influenced by its cultural beliefs and the pragmatic approach of its foreign policy." Discuss. 20 (b) What steps has India taken to regain it…

(a) What are the external determinants of the Foreign Policy of a State ? 20 (b) Discuss the significance of "West Asia Quad" in the light of India's 'Look West' policy. 15 (c) Di…