CS (Main) 2017 Political Science Paper II Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2017
Conducting Body Union Public Service Commission (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 Mixed

This is the question paper for the Political Science and International Relations (Paper-II) of the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2017. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of the subject, with a total of 8 questions divided into two sections. Candidates are required to answer five questions in total, with compulsory questions in Section A and Section B, and a choice to select at least one from each section. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a position in the Civil Services, providing a clear understanding of the examination's scope and difficulty level.

Major Topics Covered

  • Comparative Politics
  • Globalisation
  • LGBT Movement
  • Political Participation
  • Regionalisation
  • Feminist Critique
  • International Relations
  • Realism
  • Global Capitalism
  • Socialist Economies
  • Developing Societies
  • Modern State
  • Transnational Actors

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-I) CS (MAIN) Exam 2017
  • General Studies Paper I CS (MAIN) Exam 2017
  • General Studies Paper II CS (MAIN) Exam 2017
  • General Studies Paper III CS (MAIN) Exam 2017
  • General Studies Paper IV CS (MAIN) Exam 2017
  • Essay Paper CS (MAIN) Exam 2017
  • CS (MAIN) Exam 2017 Political Science and International Relations Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus

Instructions

  • इसमें आठ प्रश्न हैं जो दो खण्डों में विभाजित हैं तथा हिन्दी एवं अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे 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 दें।
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के 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 अंकित 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 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.
  • 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 प्रश्न का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए: Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :

(a) तुलनात्मक राजनीति के क्षेत्र में राजनीतिक-समाजशास्त्रीय उपागम को स्पष्ट कीजिए एवं उसकी सीमाओं की विवेचना कीजिए।
Explain the Political-Sociological Approach in the field of comparative politics and discuss its limitations.

(b) पाश्चात्य जगत् के परिप्रेक्ष्यों से, गत 25 वर्षों में हुए वैश्वीकरण का समालोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए।
Critically examine the Globalisation in the past 25 years from the perspectives of the Western world.

(c) विकसित समाजों में एल॰ जी॰ बी॰ टी॰ (समर्लिगी, उभयलिंगी तथा विपरीतर्लिगी) आंदोलन का परीक्षण कीजिए और विकासशील समाजों में राजनीतिक सहभागिता को यह किस प्रकार से प्रभावित कर रहा है इसका परीक्षण कीजिए।
Examine the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) movement in developed societies and how it is affecting the political participation in developing societies.

(d) अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप के ‘नाफ्टा’ से पृथक् होने के प्रस्ताव के फलस्वरूप विश्व राजनीति के प्रादेशिकीकरण पर अनपेक्षित परिणाम होंगे। सविस्तार स्पष्ट कीजिए।
American President Donald Trump's proposal to withdraw from the 'NAFTA' would bring unforeseen consequences to the regionalisation of world politics. Elaborate.

(e) समकालीन वैश्विक मुद्दों की नारी अधिकारवादी समालोचना का एक आकलन प्रस्तुत कीजिए।
Give an assessment of the Feminist critique of contemporary global issues.

Section A

Q2.

(a) क्या यथार्थवादी उपागम अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय संबंधों को समझने की सर्वोत्तम विधि है? क्लासिकी यथार्थवाद के परिप्रेक्ष्य में इसका परीक्षण कीजिए।
Is Realist Approach the best method to understand International Relations? Examine this in the context of Classical Realism.

(b) वैश्विक पूँजीवाद के विकास ने समाजवादी अर्थव्यवस्थाओं और विकासशील समाजों की प्रकृति को किस प्रकार परिवर्तित किया है?
How has the development of Global Capitalism changed the nature of socialist economies and developing societies?

(c) पारराष्ट्रीय कर्ताओं के संदर्भ में, आधुनिक राज्य की बदलती हुई प्रकृति का विवेचन कीजिए।
Discuss the changing nature of modern state with reference to transnational actors.

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CS (MAIN) Exam 2017, conducted by UPSC.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Political Science and International Relations (Paper-II).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are 8 questions in total, divided into two sections.

How many questions must a candidate attempt?

A candidate must attempt a total of five questions.

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