Political Science UPSC PYQ 2018

(a) Discuss relevance of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on security of women in conflict zones. (20 marks)

(b) Would you agree that ongoing debates on international environmental politics continue to be marred by a new North-South ideological divide over historical responsibility and developmental model? Illustrate with examples. (15 marks)

(c) "Since its inception SAARC has failed to deliver on its promises." What initiatives should be taken to reinvigorate the organization? (15 marks)

(a) Critically examine the notion of "Asian Values" in context of ongoing debates on human rights. (20 marks)

(b) Discuss implications of the Trump-Kim Singapore Summit on prospects of denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula. (15 marks)

(c) Critically examine the Functionalist approach to the study of International Relations. (15 marks)

(a) "Revolt of 1857 is a 'Sepoy Mutiny' or 'First War of Independence'." (10 marks)

(b) "Indian Constitution is a 'Lawyers' Paradise'." - Ivor Jennings (10 marks)

(c) "New Panchayat Raj is an effective instrument for women empowerment." (10 marks)

(d) "Implementation of GST and NEET is a major challenge to Indian federalism." (10 marks)

(e) "Political personalities are more significant than political parties in India." (10 marks)