Civil Services Main 2021 Political Science Paper-I PDF

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  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2021
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 Political Science and International Relations Paper-I for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2021, conducted by UPSC. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and allows three hours for completion. 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 secure a position in the Indian civil services, testing their in-depth knowledge and analytical skills in political theory, international relations, and governance.

Major Topics Covered

  • Political Science
  • International Relations
  • Political Theory
  • Feminist Critique of the State
  • Affirmative Action
  • Equality of Outcome
  • Legitimation of the State
  • Women Suffrage
  • Justice in Liberalism
  • Behavioural Approach
  • Human Rights
  • Aristotelian Politics
  • Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
  • Modern India Reformers

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

  • Political Science and International Relations Paper-II
  • General Studies Paper-I
  • General Studies Paper-II
  • General Studies Paper-III
  • General Studies Paper-IV
  • Civil Services Main 2021 Political Science and International Relations Paper-I Answer Key
  • Civil Services Main Examination Syllabus
  • Political Science and International Relations Syllabus

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 (क्यू॰ सी॰ ए॰) 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) राज्य की नारीवादी आलोचना
Feminist critique of the State

(b) स्वीकारात्मक कार्यवाही
Affirmative action

(c) राजनीतिक विचार के रूप में परिणाम की समानता
Equality of outcome as a political idea

(d) राज्य की वैधता के उपकरण
Tools of legitimation of the State

(e) महिला मताधिकार पर जे॰ एस॰ मिल के विचार
J. S. Mill's ideas on women suffrage

Section A

Q2.

(a) रॉल्स ने उदारवाद में न्याय के विचार को कैसे समृद्ध किया है?
How has Rawls enriched the idea of justice in liberalism?

(b) राजनीतिक सिद्धान्त में व्यवहारवादी उपागम के महत्त्व का परीक्षण कीजिए। इसका पतन कैसे हुआ?
Examine the importance of behavioural approach in political theory. What led to its decline?

(c) क्या मानव अधिकारों की सार्वभौमिक अवधारणा हो सकती है? अपने तर्क दीजिए।
Can there be universal conception of human rights? Give your arguments.

Section A

Q3.

(a) राजनीति के अरस्तूवादी दृष्टिकोण की व्याख्या कीजिए। आपके विचार में इसने आधुनिक संवैधानिक लोकतंत्रों के विकास में किस सीमा तक योगदान दिया है?
Explain the Aristotelian view of politics. To what extent do you think it has contributed to the development of modern-day constitutional democracies?

(b) “जब एक राष्ट्र कला और शिक्षा विहीन हो जाता है, तब वह निर्धनता को आमन्त्रित करता है।” (सर सैयद अहमद ख़ान)। इस कथन के संदर्भ में एक आधुनिक भारत के सुधारक के रूप में सर सैयद अहमद ख़ान की भूमिका का मूल्यांकन कीजिए।
"When a nation becomes devoid of arts and learning, it invites poverty." (Sir Syed Ahmad Khan). In the light of this statement, assess the role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as a reformer in modern India.

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What is the name of the examination?

The examination is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

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

What is the conducting body for this examination?

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 divided into two sections.

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