UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Political Science Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2024

  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2024
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 document contains the question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2024, specifically for Political Science and International Relations Paper - I. Conducted by UPSC, this paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of political science theories, concepts, and international relations. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. Aspirants can download the PDF to understand the exam structure, question types, and marking scheme, aiding their preparation for this crucial stage of the civil services selection process.

Major Topics Covered

  • Political Science
  • International Relations
  • Behavioural approach
  • Pluralist theory of State
  • Locke's views on Revolution
  • Decline of Liberalism
  • Power and Hegemony
  • Political theory
  • Marxism
  • Democratic citizenship
  • Liberty
  • Economic equality
  • Human rights
  • Universalism
  • Cultural relativism
  • Deliberative democracy

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
  • Essay Paper
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Political Science Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus Political Science and International Relations

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 प्रत्येक पर लगभग 150 शब्द लिखिए: Write approximately 150 words on each one of the following :

(a) राजनीति-विज्ञान का व्यवहारवादी उपागम Behavioural approach to Political Science

(b) राज्य का बहुलवादी सिद्धांत Pluralist theory of State

(c) क्रांति पर लॉक के विचार Locke's views on Revolution

(d) उदारवाद का पतन Decline of Liberalism

(e) शक्ति तथा आधिपत्य के बीच संबंध Linkage between Power and Hegemony

Section A

Q2. उपयुक्त उदाहरणों सहित ‘राजनीतिक’ शब्द में निहित अर्थों को स्पष्ट कीजिए। Elucidate the meanings inherent in the term 'political' with appropriate illustrations. मार्क्सवाद एक क्रिया-आधारित राजनीतिक सिद्धांत है, जो अपने मूल सिद्धांतों के सख्त अनुपालन की माँग करता है। टिप्पणी कीजिए। Marxism is a political theory of action demanding strict compliance with its core principles. Comment. लोकतांत्रिक नागरिकता की समानता और नागरिकों की स्वतंत्रता के बीच संबंध की प्रकृति आर्थिक समानता से प्रभावित होती है। टिप्पणी कीजिए। The nature of relationship between equality of democratic citizenship and liberty of citizens is influenced by economic equality. Comment.

Section A

Q3. मानवाधिकारों पर बहस सार्वभौमिकता और सांस्कृतिक सापेक्षवाद दोनों की सीमाओं के बीच फँसी हुई है। टिप्पणी कीजिए। The debate on human rights is caught between the limitations of both universalism and cultural relativism. Comment. विमर्शी लोकतंत्र नागरिकों के मध्य सार्वजनिक मुद्दों के संबंध में लोकतांत्रिक निर्णयन को बढ़ावा देने का प्रयास करता है। विवेचना कीजिए। Deliberative democracy seeks to promote democratic decision making about public issues among the citizens. Discuss.

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2024.

Which paper is this question paper for?

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

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.

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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