UPSC Political Science & IR 2024

Write approximately 150 words on each one of the following : 10×5=50 (a) Behavioural approach to Political Science (b) Pluralist theory of State (c) Locke's views on Revolution (d…

(a) Elucidate the meanings inherent in the term 'political' with appropriate illustrations. 20 (b) Marxism is a political theory of action demanding strict compliance with its cor…

(a) The debate on human rights is caught between the limitations of both universalism and cultural relativism. Comment. 20 (b) Deliberative democracy seeks to promote democratic d…

(a) Legitimacy adds positive value to political authority and obligation. Discuss. 20 (b) Critically examine Plato's theory of Forms. 15 (c) Manabendra Nath Roy's political though…

Write approximately 150 words on each one of the following : 10×5=50 (a) Constitutional morality in the Indian Constitution (b) Objective Resolution of the Constituent Assembly (c…

(a) 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 Pream…

(a) Discuss the contribution of the Dalit struggle to establish egalitarianism in Indian society during freedom movement. 20 (b) The blueprint of Gram Swaraj is the key to underst…

(a) Discuss the role of environmental movements in shaping the environmental governance in India. 20 (b) "Relative deprivation is a major source of ethnic conflict." Elaborate the…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Discuss the interpretive approach to the study of comparative politics. (10 marks) (b) Explain the central tenets of th…

(a) "Deglobalisation is displacing globalisation." Comment. (20 marks) (b) What are the distinctive features of the post-modern state in the advanced capitalist economies ? Analys…

(a) Discuss the major recent social movements related to the physical rights of women in various countries of the world. (20 marks) (b) Critically examine the role of political pa…

(a) "The Gramscian theory of hegemony provides many valuable insights into the nature of global power." Comment. (20 marks) (b) The return of trade barriers and economic sanctions…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) "India must strive to become a semi-permanent member of the UNSC, rather than a permanent member without the right to v…

(a) Would you concur with the view that of late, India's foreign policy has been in a transition mode from Nehruvianism to Neoliberalism ? Support your answer with the help of sui…

(a) Discuss the future of SAARC in the light of India's increased focus on other regional groupings like ASEAN and BIMSTEC. (20 marks) (b) Critically examine India's persistent re…

(a) Critically examine the continuity and change in India's Palestine policy in the wake of the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. (20 marks) (b) Discuss the implications of the scrapping…