UPSC Political Science PYQs 2016 | Vaidra

1Medium50 marks

Q4 (Paper 1).

(a) Discuss Hannah Arendt's analysis of the role of ideology in modern totalitarian regimes. (20 marks)

(b) Explicate the features of Representative Democracy. (15 marks)

2Medium50 marks

Q5 (Paper 1). Comment on the following in about 150 words each (10x5=50 marks):

(a) Critically examine the Radical Humanist perspective on Indian National Movement.

(b) Cultural and Regional differences are the enduring bases on which politics is played out in India.

(d) The purpose of the 42nd Constitutional Amendment was to make the economic and social democracy explicitly visible.

(e) The philosophy and administration of the distribution of powers between Centre and State is required to be re-assessed.

3Medium50 marks

Q5 (Paper 2). Answer the following questions in about 150 words each (10x5=50 marks):

(a) Which determinant factors play an important role in making India's foreign policy? Illustrate with examples.

(b) Comment on India's contribution to the Non-Alignment Movement and its contemporary relevance.

(c) Illustrate the main causes of tension between India and China. Suggest the possibilities of improving the relationship.

(d) Critically analyze India's nuclear policy.

(e) "SAARC's efforts sometimes come to a halt because of various impediments to regional cooperation." Elaborate with reasonable examples of impediments.

Political Science UPSC PYQ 2016

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