UPSC Political Science PYQs 2014 | Vaidra

1Medium50 marks

Q1 (Paper 2). Write on the following in about 150 words each:

(a) Party system in India is neither western nor indigenous. Explain.

(b) In what respect is the new social movement new in nature? Discuss.

(d) "The Feminist approach to international politics is biased." Comment.

(e) "Ukraine crisis is a product of power politics and geo-politics." Comment.

2Medium50 marks

Q8 (Paper 2).

(a) The Ministry of External Affairs is losing its importance in the making of India's foreign policy with the parallel rise of the P.M.O. Explain. (20 marks)

(b) "Some of the major changes that occurred in India's foreign policy after the Sino-India war in 1962 were within the larger framework of continuity." Discuss. (15 marks)

(c) In the history of foreign policy, seldom have relations between any two nations blossomed as fast as they have in the case of India and Israel. Discuss. (15 marks)

3Medium50 marks

Q5 (Paper 2). Comment on the following in about 150 words each:

(a) Is India's quest for a permanent seat in the Security Council a possibility or just a pipedream? Elaborate with reasons.

(b) "Afghanistan is a litmus test for India's ascendance as a regional and global power." Discuss.

(d) Do you agree with the view that the USA is of late willing to treat India as a partner rather than merely a camp-follower? Give reasons for your answer.

(e) Discuss the grounds for India's opposition to NPT.

Political Science UPSC PYQ 2014

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