UPSC Civil Services Mains 2018 Pol Sci IR Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2018
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Political Science and International Relations Paper II
Subject Political Science and International Relations
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This document contains the official question paper for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2018, specifically Paper II for Political Science and International Relations. The paper is divided into two sections with a total of eight questions, requiring candidates to answer five. Compulsory questions are number 1 and 5, with at least one question to be answered from each section. The exam is conducted by the UPSC and allows three hours to complete, with a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to understand the depth and breadth of topics covered in Political Science and International Relations for the Civil Services Mains exam.

Major Topics Covered

  • Comparative Politics
  • Political Economy
  • State in developing societies
  • Inclusive Growth
  • Political Participation
  • Identity
  • Classical Realism
  • Neorealism
  • Soft Power
  • Contemporary World Politics

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC 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 Examination 2018 Political Science and International Relations Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 Political Science and International Relations Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 Political Science and International Relations Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2018 Political Science and International Relations Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Political Science and International Relations Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subjects Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Exam Structure

Instructions

  • प्रश्न हैं जो दो खण्डों में विभाजित हैं तथा हिन्दी और अंग्रेज़ी दोनों में छपे हैं ।
  • परीक्षार्थी को कल पाँच प्रश्नों के उत्तर देने हैं ।
  • प्रस्त संख्या 1 और 5 अनिवार्य हैं तथा बाकी प्रस्तों में से प्रत्येक खण्ड से कम-से-कम एक प्रस्त चनकर किन्हीं तीन प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए ।
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के 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 (क्यू.सी.ए.) पुस्तिका के मूख-पृष्ठ 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 ।
  • प्रश्मों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पुष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any 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. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :

(a) तुलनात्मक राजनीति के बदलते हुए स्वरूप का वर्णन कीजिए । तुलनात्मक राजनीति के अध्ययन के राजकीय अर्थशास्त्र उपागम को संक्षेप में समझाइए ।

Describe the changing nature of Comparative Politics. Briefly explain the Political Economy approach to the study of Comparative Politics.

(b) 21वीं शताब्दी में समावेशी संवृद्धि के संदर्भ में, विकासशील समाजों में राज्य के बदलते हुए स्वरूप का वर्णन कीजिए ।

Describe the changing nature of the State in the developing societies in the context of inclusive growth in the 21st century.

(c) विकासशील देशों में राजनीतिक सहभागिता निर्धारित करने में पहचान कितनी बड़ी भूमिका निभाती है ? अपने उत्तर पर उपयुक्त उदाहरणों के साथ चर्चा कीजिए ।

How big a role does identity play in determining political participation in the developing countries ? Discuss your answer with suitable illustrations.

(d) हांस मॉर्गेन्थाऊ के क्लासिकी यथार्थवाद और केनेथ वाल्टूज़ के नवयथार्थवाद के बीच प्रमुख भिन्नताओं पर प्रकाश डालिए ।

Bring out the major differences between the Classical Realism of Hans Morgenthau and the Neorealism of Kenneth Waltz.

(e) जोसेफ नाइ के अनुसार, किसी देश की नरम शक्ति (सॉफ्ट पावर) के प्रमुख स्रोत क्या-क्या हैं ? समकालीन विश्व राजनीति में, इसकी प्रांसगिकता पर चर्चा कीजिए ।

What, according to Joseph Nye, are the major sources of a country's soft power? Discuss its relevance in the contemporary world politics.

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Political Science and International Relations Paper II.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are eight questions in total.

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