CS (MAIN) 2017 Political Science & IR Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (MAIN) Exam
Year 2017
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Political Science and International Relations Paper - I
Subject Political Science and International Relations
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Question Type Mixed

This is the Political Science and International Relations Paper I from the UPSC CS (MAIN) Exam held in 2017. The paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of core concepts in Political Science and International Relations, with questions divided into two sections. Candidates are required to answer a total of five questions, with specific compulsory questions and a requirement to choose at least one from each section. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. It is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the CS (MAIN) examination, offering insights into the types of questions asked and the depth of knowledge expected. This previous year CS (MAIN) Exam question paper (2017) 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 Political Science, International Relations, Swaraj, State, Post-modernism, Eco-feminism, Hobbes, Rawls. Useful for CS (MAIN) Exam preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.

Major Topics Covered

  • Political Science
  • International Relations
  • Swaraj
  • State
  • Post-modernism
  • Eco-feminism
  • Hobbes
  • Rawls
  • Justice Theory
  • Aristotle
  • Socialism
  • Fabian Socialism
  • Multiculturalism
  • Deliberative Democracy
  • Freedom
  • Liberty
  • Marx

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (MAIN) Exam 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
  • CS (MAIN) 2017 Political Science and International Relations Paper I Answer Key
  • CS (MAIN) Political Science and International Relations Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Syllabus

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • उल्लिखित 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 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 पृष्ठ 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. निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक पर लगभग 150 शब्दों में टिप्पणी कीजिए :
Comment on the following in about 150 words each :

(a) श्री अरविंद के अनुसार भारत के लिए अपने निर्धारित लक्ष्य की प्राप्ति हेतु स्वराज एक आवश्यक शर्त है
According to Sri Aurobindo, Swaraj is a necessary condition for India to accomplish its destined goal

(b) राज्य का नव-उदारवादी दृष्टिकोण
Neo-liberal perspective of State

(c) उत्तरवर्ती-आधुनिकतावाद
Post-modernism

(d) पारिस्थितिक (इको)-नारीवाद
Eco-feminism

(e) हॉब्स की राजनीतिक बाध्यता की धारणा
Hobbesian notion of Political Obligation

Section A

Q2.

(a) रॉल्स का न्याय सिद्धांत संविदागत एवं वितरक दोनों ही है । परीक्षण कीजिए ।
Rawls' theory of justice is both contractual and distributive. Examine.

(b) असमानता सर्वत्र क्रांति का एक कारण है – अरस्तु । टिप्पणी कीजिए ।
Everywhere, inequality is a cause of revolution – Aristotle. Comment.

(c) समाजवाद को परिभाषित कीजिए । फेबियन के समाजवाद की मुख्य विशेषताओं की विवेचना कीजिए ।
Define Socialism. Discuss the salient features of Fabian Socialism.

Section A

Q3.

(a) बहुसंस्कृतिवाद से आप क्या समझते हैं ? बहुसंस्कृतिवाद पर भीखू पारेख के विचारों की विवेचना कीजिए ।
What do you understand by Multiculturalism ? Discuss Bhikhu Parekh's views on Multiculturalism.

(b) सहभागिता के बिना विमर्शी लोकतंत्र का महत्व नहीं है तथा विमर्श के बिना सहभागी लोकतंत्र विश्वसनीय नहीं है । टिप्पणी कीजिए ।
Deliberative democracy does not have its salience without participation and participatory democracy does not have its credence without deliberations. Comment.

(c) स्वतंत्रता (फ्रीडम्) और मुक्ति (लिबर्टी) में भेद कीजिए । स्वतंत्रता (फ्रीडम्) पर मार्क्स की धारणा की विवेचना कीजिए ।
Differentiate between Freedom and Liberty. Discuss Marx's notion of freedom.

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The exam is the CS (MAIN) Exam.

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This question paper is from the year 2017.

Who conducts the CS (MAIN) Exam?

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

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This paper is for Political Science and International Relations, specifically Paper I.

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The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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