UPSC CSE 2019 Political Science Paper II Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2019
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2019
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 Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Political Science and International Relations Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is to be completed within three hours. It consists of descriptive questions divided into two sections, with compulsory questions and a requirement to choose at least one from each section. Aspirants can analyze these questions to understand the depth and breadth of topics covered in the UPSC Mains exam for this subject, aiding in their preparation strategy. This previous year UPSC Civil Services Main Examination question paper (2019) is useful for Other Jobs aspirants preparing for Central government recruitment. The paper was conducted by UPSC and reflects the official exam pattern, marking scheme and difficulty level seen in recent cycles. Use it for timed practice, topic-wise revision and understanding how questions are framed in the real examination. Download the free PDF on QuizCurrent to read instructions, attempt MCQs and compare your answers with the study notes provided on this page. Key syllabus areas include Nuclear Deterrence Theory, India-Pakistan Relations, NAM Summit, UN Funding and Decision-Making, BIMSTEC, Sustainable Development Goals, Comparative Method in Political Analysis, Voter Turnout in Democracies. Useful for UPSC Civil Services Main Examination preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.

Major Topics Covered

  • Nuclear Deterrence Theory
  • India-Pakistan Relations
  • NAM Summit
  • UN Funding and Decision-Making
  • BIMSTEC
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Comparative Method in Political Analysis
  • Voter Turnout in Democracies
  • International Court of Justice
  • Marxist Approach to Globalization
  • Multi-polar World

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

  • Political Science and International Relations Paper - I
  • General Studies Paper - I
  • General Studies Paper - II
  • General Studies Paper - III
  • General Studies Paper - IV
  • UPSC CSE 2019 Political Science Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Syllabus
  • Political Science and International Relations Syllabus

Instructions

  • इसमें आठ प्रश्न हैं जो दो खण्डों में विभाजित हैं तथा हिन्दी एवं अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हैं।
  • उम्मीदवार 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 की शब्द सीमा, जहाँ उल्लिखित है, को माना 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 लिखिए :
Comment on the following in about 150 words each :

(a) राजनीतिक थियरी का पुनरुत्थान ।
Resurgence of political theory.

(b) राज्य की बहुवादी थियरी ।
Pluralist theory of the State.

(c) विचारधारा का अंत्य वादविवाद ।
End of Ideology debate.

(d) विमर्शी लोकतंत्र ।
Deliberative democracy.

(e) एम के गांधी की स्वराज की संकल्पना ।
M. K. Gandhi's concept of Swaraj.

Section A

Q2.

(a) प्लेटो के आदर्शवाद पर अरस्तू की मीमांसा को स्पष्ट कीजिए ।
Explain Aristotle's critique of Plato's Idealism.

(b) न्याय पर समुदायवादी परिप्रेक्ष्यों का परीक्षण कीजिए ।
Examine communitarian perspectives on justice.

(c) स्वतंत्रता की नकारात्मक और सकारात्मक संकल्पनाओं की तुलना कीजिए ।
Compare negative and positive concepts of liberty.

Section A

Q3.

(a) ग्राम्सी के अनुसार, “प्राधान्य मुख्यतः: सहमति के आयोजन पर आधारित है ।” टिप्पणी कीजिए ।
According to Gramsci, 'hegemony is primarily based on the organisation of consent.' Comment.

(b) राज्य के तत्वों पर कौटिल्य के विचारों की विवेचना कीजिए ।
Discuss Kautilya's views on the elements of the State.

(c) उदारतावादी नारी-अधिकारवाद और उग्रवादी नारी-अधिकारवाद के बीच विभेदन कीजिए ।
Distinguish between liberal feminism and radical feminism.

Section A

Q4.

(a) हन्ना आरन की श्रम, कार्य और कर्म (क्रिया) की संकल्पनात्मक तिकड़ी का समालोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए ।
Critically examine Hannah Arendt's conceptual triad of labour, work and action.

(b) 'सर्वोत्तम युक्ति के रूप में अधिकार' के सिद्धान्त की विवेचना कीजिए ।
Discuss the doctrine of 'rights as trumps'.

(c) मार्क्सवाद की समकालीन प्रासंगिकता क्या है ?
What is the contemporary relevance of Marxism ?

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Political Science and International Relations, Paper II.

What is the year of this question paper?

The year is 2019.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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The time allowed is three hours.

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