Political Science UPSC PYQ 2022

Discuss the role of social movements in strengthening the democratic processes in developing societies.

Explain the factors which justify India's claim for a permanent seat at the UN security council.

Human Rights are complex and contested social practice that organises relations between individuals, society and the State. Comment.

Identify and evaluate the reasons for deadlock in the WTO negotiations on fisheries between the developing and developed countries.

Individualism is inherent in Hobbes' absolutist ideology. Comment.

How has the electoral democracy augmented the participation of people in the democratic process?

Discuss the ways and means to realise greater economic co-operation among the Member States of South Asia.

Legislative Council is a house without any effective powers. Comment.

Peaceful co-existence remains the cornerstone of India's foreign policy. Comment.

Dr. Ambedkar's idea of social justice leads to 'egalitarian justice' as compared to Rawls' 'justice as fairness' which aims at the notion of 'pure procedural justice'. Comment.

Cultural Relativism

Discuss the consequences of illegal cross-border migration in India's north-eastern region.

Elitist theory of democracy denies the possibility of democracy as 'rule of the people'. Elucidate.

Examine the entitlement theory of justice.

"The Panchayats with Gram Sabhas should be so organised as to identify the resources locally available for the development in agricultural and industrial sectors." Examine the statement in the context of Gram Swaraj.

Discuss the policy initiatives of the Fourteenth Finance Commission aimed towards promoting and strengthening agricultural development in India.

The Speaker represents the freedom and dignity of the House. Examine.

Bipolar structure of the world is more stable than the multipolar one. Comment.

Analyse the workers' movement in India in the pre-Independence period.

Systems Approach

The making of the Indian Constitution is described as an attempt towards 'social revolution'. Comment.

Discuss the steps required to realise 'hydro-co-operation' between India and Bangladesh.

What are the main challenges faced by the developing countries in the era of globalisation?

Discuss the relevance of the demand for New International Economic Order (NIEO) in the present era of globalisation.

What are the main drivers of India-Japan Strategic and Global Partnership?

Describe the composition of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Discuss its voluntary jurisdiction.

Discuss the conceptual dimensions of collective security.

Examine the unique features of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. Do you think this Amendment would contribute in achieving the goal of empowerment of marginalised sections of the society?

Discuss the commonalities between the Marxist and Realist approach to the study of International Politics.

Discuss the role of public diplomacy in the enhancement of India's global standing.

Critically examine the rise of People's Republic of China (PRC) as a great power and its implications on Asian Political order.

Discuss the reasons behind India's refusal to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT).

Ethnicity is the underlying cause which poses a great challenge in the resolution of the problems in the North-East region of India. Comment.

Explain the significance of Basic Exchange and Co-operation Agreement (BECA) for Indo-US strategic relations.

Discuss the efficacy of global conventions to combat international terrorism.

Locke's Social Contract

How far is it correct that the regional parties have strengthened Indian democracy and federal system? Substantiate your answer with suitable examples.

What is the realist prescription to the States to ensure their survival in an anarchical world?

Critically examine the major factors responsible for a turnaround in the trajectory of India's foreign policy in the post-cold war period.

"Equality of estates caused equality of power, and equality of power is liberty." Comment.

The Doctrine of Basic Structure of the Constitution has enhanced the power of judicial review of the Supreme Court. Examine.

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution reflects itself as a 'social contract'. Elucidate.

Discuss the composition and functions of the Inter-State Council. To what extent has this body been successful in achieving its objectives?

How far is the National Commission for Backward Classes an empowered body? Assess its role in the context of rising demand for backwardness among dominant communities.

National Interest is an essentially contested concept. Comment.

Discuss India's vision of a New World order in the 21st century.

Examine the liberal theory of State in contemporary politics.

High concentration of economic activities and consumption patterns in post-liberalisation period has led to the failure of environmental movements in India. Elucidate.

How does India-Israel bilateral ties reflect the autonomy of India's foreign policy choices?

Electoral behaviour of voters is governed more by the social and economic factors than the political factors. Explain.

Russian-Ukraine crisis has cast a dark shadow on the energy needs of the member states of the European Union (EU). Comment.

Discuss the main limitations of the comparative method to the study of Political Science.

Factors like community, culture and nation weaken the hegemony of neo-liberalism today. Discuss.

"Revolution in Permanence"

What are the implications of 'Look-East' Policy on the north-eastern region of India?