UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Political Science Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2023

  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Political Science and International Relations (Paper-I)
Subject Political Science and International Relations
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023, Paper I, focusing on Political Science and International Relations. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is to be completed within three hours. It consists of eight descriptive questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to assess their understanding of core political theories, concepts, and international relations. This resource provides the structure and content of the exam, aiding candidates in their preparation strategy and understanding of the examination pattern. It is an essential tool for evaluating knowledge and practicing answer writing within the specified time and word limits.

Major Topics Covered

  • Political Science
  • International Relations
  • Normative Approach
  • Multiculturalism
  • Rights
  • State of Nature
  • Hobbes
  • Foucault
  • Power
  • Political Theory
  • Democracy
  • Liberalism
  • Justice
  • Communitarianism
  • Post-behaviouralism
  • Action Science
  • Fascism
  • Parliamentary Democracy
  • Affirmative Action
  • Equality
  • Eurocentrism
  • Post-colonial Theory

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Political Science Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Political Science Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 General Studies Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Political Science Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
  • Political Science and International Relations Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam

Instructions

  • इसमें आठ प्रश्न हैं जो दो खण्डों में विभाजित हैं तथा हिन्दी और अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हुए हैं।
  • परीक्षार्थी को कुल पाँच प्रश्नों के उत्तर देने हैं।
  • प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 5 अनिवार्य हैं तथा बाकी प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक खण्ड से कम-से-कम एक प्रश्न चुनकर तीन प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए।
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर उसी प्राधिकृत माध्यम में लिखे जाने चाहिए, जिसका उल्लेख आपके प्रवेश-पत्र में किया गया है, और इस माध्यम का स्पष्ट उल्लेख प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू० सी० ए०) पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द-सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्रश्नों के प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दीजिए।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. निम्नलिखित में से प्रत्येक पर लगभग 150 शब्दों में टिप्पणी कीजिए: Comment on the following in about 150 words each :

(a) राजनीति-विज्ञान में मानकीय उपागम
Normative approach in Political Science

(b) अधिकारों का बहुसांस्कृतिक परिप्रेक्ष्य
Multicultural perspective on rights

(c) प्राकृतिक अवस्था, युद्ध की अवस्था के रूप में (हॉब्स)
State of Nature as State of War (Hobbes)

(d) फूको की शक्ति की अवधारणा
Foucault's concept of power

(e) राजनीतिक सिद्धान्त का पतन
Decline of political theory

Section A

Q2.

(a) समकालीन लोकतंत्र की सफलता, राज्य द्वारा अपनी शक्ति को सीमित करने में निहित है। स्पष्ट कीजिए।
Success of contemporary democracies lies in the State limiting its own power. Explain.

(b) रॉल्स के ‘उदार स्व’ का विचार बहुत अधिक व्यक्तिवादी है। इस सन्दर्भ में रॉल्स के न्याय सिद्धान्त की समुदायवादी आलोचना को स्पष्ट कीजिए।
Rawls' idea of the 'liberal self' is too individualistic. Explain, in this context, the communitarian critique of Rawls' theory of justice.

(c) उत्तर-व्यवहारवाद में ‘प्रासंगिकता के नियम’ क्रिया-विज्ञान की महत्ता का समर्थन करते हैं। विश्लेषण कीजिए।
'Credo of Relevance' in post-behaviouralism advocates the importance of action science. Analyze.

Section A

Q3.

(a) फासीवाद संसदीय लोकतंत्र के प्रति एक द्विधापूर्ण रुख प्रदर्शित करता है। समझाइए।
Fascism displays an ambivalent stance towards parliamentary democracy. Explain.

(b) सकारात्मक कार्रवाई नीतियों का जितना दृढ़ समर्थन किया जाता है, उतनी ही कठोर आलोचना भी की जाती है। इस कथन का समानता के सन्दर्भ में विश्लेषण कीजिए।
Affirmative Action Policies draw as much strong criticism as strong support. Analyze this statement in the context of equality.

(c) यूरोकेन्द्रवाद, उत्तर-उपनिवेशवादी राजनीतिक सिद्धान्त का लक्ष्य एवं प्रेरक शक्ति दोनों है। विवेचन कीजिए।
Eurocentrism is both the target and the motive force of the post-colonial political theory. Discuss.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the examination?

The examination is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is Paper-I for Political Science and International Relations.

What is the conducting body for this exam?

The conducting body is UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete this paper?

The time allowed is three hours.

How many questions are there in this paper?

There are eight questions in total, divided into two sections.

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