UPSC Political Science PYQs 2020 | Vaidra

1Medium50 marks

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

(a) Role of socialists in Indian National Movement.

(b) Indian constitution makers' concerns on social inequality.

(d) Judicial overreach in India.

(e) Mechanism for settling inter-state disputes.

2Medium50 marks

Q7 (Paper 2).

(a) Explain the defence and foreign policy options of India to address the challenges emerging out of the current India-China standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). (20 marks)

(b) Explain the importance of India's claim for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council. (15 marks)

(c) Discuss the efficacy of India's 'no first use' policy (nuclear weapons) in the context of the evolving strategic challenges from its neighbours. (15 marks)

3Medium50 marks

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

(a) Describe the structure and function of the National Security Council of India. What role does it play in the formulation of Indian foreign policy?

(b) Outline the reasons for low volume of trade in the SAARC region.

(d) Discuss the future prospects of Indo-Nepal relations in the context of the recent publication of new Nepalese map wrongly claiming Indian territory.

(e) How does cross-border terrorism impede the achievements of peace and security in South Asia?

Political Science UPSC PYQ 2020

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