PSIR HCS 2022 Question Paper – Political Science & International Relations

Haryana Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2022

  • Year 2022
  • Conducted By Haryana Government
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration 3 Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination HCS (Ex.Br.) & Other Allied Services Mains Exam-2022
Year 2022
Conducting Body Haryana Government
Paper Political Science & International Relations
Subject Political Science & International Relations
Duration 3 Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This document consolidates Page 1 details of the 2022 PSIR examination (HCS Ex.Br.) including duration and marks, and page 2 content containing Section A descriptive questions. The questions cover theoretical debates (post-modernist power, nationalism, Harm principle), federalism (asymmetrical, executive) and classical theories (Plato-Aristotle), electoral systems, and statutory provisions (PESA) with implications for scheduled areas and state reorganization. The SEO metadata provides structured fields to optimize discoverability, including topics, keywords, FAQs, and image metadata for all pages.

Major Topics Covered

  • Power theory
  • Post-modernism
  • Nationalism
  • Harm principle
  • Asymmetrical federalism
  • North East India
  • Plato's theory of form
  • Aristotle's theory of form
  • Electoral systems
  • Executive federalism
  • Gramsci's superstructure
  • Marx's theory of base and superstructure
  • PESA
  • State Reorganization
  • Centre-state relations
  • Constitutional law
  • Federalism
  • Hindi literature
  • Theoretical philosophy

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Instructions

  • 2022 POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS राजनितिक शास्त्र तथा अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्बन्ध Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 200 समयः 3 घंटे अधिकतम अंकः 200

  • प्रश्न प्रत्र के लिए विशिष्ट अनुदेश This paper is divided into two Sections, Section-A and Section-B. i. ये प्रश्नपत्र दो खंडों में विभाजित है, खंड-A और खंड-B Each Section contains four (4) questions. ii. प्रत्येक खंड में चार प्रश्न है। Candidate has to attempt five questions in all. iii. परीक्षार्थी को पांच प्रश्नों का उत्तर लिखना है। Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE questions are to be iv. attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section. प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 5 अनिवार्य है और शेष प्रश्नों में से किन्हीं तीन का उत्तर लिखना है, प्रत्येक खंड से एक प्रश्न को हल करना है। Word limit in questions, where specified, should be adhered to.
  • V. प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए। vi.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it. प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं। vii.
  • Questions are printed in English & Hindi languages.
  • In case of any ambiguity in translation of any question, English version shall be treated as final. प्रत्येक प्रश्न हिन्दी और अंग्रेजी दोनों भाषाओं में छपा है। प्रश्नों के अनुवाद में किसी अस्पष्टता की स्थिति में, अंग्रेजी सरकरण को ही अन्तिम माना जाएगा।

Questions (page 2)

Q1.

(1(a)) Discuss the post-modernist views on power.
शक्ति की संकल्पना पर उत्तर-आधुनिकतावादी विचारों का उल्लेख करें

(1(b)) Discuss Aurobindo's view on Nationalism.
राष्ट्रवाद पर श्री अरबिंदो के विचारों पर चर्चा करें

(1(c)) Critically analyse the principle of 'Harm' propounded by J.S Mill.
जे.एस.मिल द्वारा प्रतिपादित 'क्षति' के सिद्धांत का आलोचनात्मक विश्लेषण करें

(1(d)) Define asymmetrical federalism with reference to North East Indian states.
पूर्वोत्तर भारतीय राज्यों के संदर्भ में असममित संघवाद को परिभाषित करें

(1(e)) Comparatively analyse Plato and Aristotle's 'theory of form'.
प्लेटो और अरस्तू के 'रूप के सिद्धांत' का तुलनात्मक विश्लेषण करें

Q2.

(2(a)) Discuss the electoral systems with relevant examples.
प्रासंगिक उदाहरणों के साथ चुनावी प्रणालियों का उल्लेख करें

(2(b)) Critically analyse the provisions related to executive federalism in India.
भारत में कार्यकारी संघवाद की सीमाओं और संभावनाओं का आलोचनात्मक विश्लेषण करें

(2(c)) Comparative analyse the concept of 'super structure' in Gramsci's and Karl Marx's philosophy.
ग्राम्शी और कार्ल मार्क्स के दर्शन में 'सुपर स्टूक्चर' की अवधारणा का तुलनात्मक विश्लेषण करें

Q3. Write answers of the following questions.
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के उत्तर लिखिए

(3(a)) Discuss the provisions of 'PESA' with its impact on scheduled areas.
'PESA' के प्रावधानों और अनुसूचित क्षेत्रों पर इसके प्रभाव पर चर्चा करें

(3(b)) Critically analyse the grounds for the recreation of states in India.
भारत में राज्यों के पुनर्गठन के आधारों का आलोचनात्मक विश्लेषण करें

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