UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Political Science Paper I PDF

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  • Year 2022
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Exam
Year 2022
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 Mixed

This is the question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022, Paper I, conducted by UPSC. The paper is titled 'Political Science and International Relations' and is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of the subject. It consists of a total of 8 questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in all. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The exam allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for top positions in the Indian civil services.

Major Topics Covered

  • Systems Approach
  • Cultural Relativism
  • Revolution in Permanence
  • Bases of Power
  • Locke's Social Contract
  • Neo-liberalism
  • Community
  • Culture
  • Nation
  • Equality of Estates
  • Equality of Power
  • Liberty
  • Elitist theory of democracy
  • Rule of the people
  • Liberal theory of State
  • Human Rights
  • Individuals
  • Society
  • State

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM preparation
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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
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Political Science Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
  • Political Science and International Relations Syllabus

Instructions

  • 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. Write on the following in about 150 words each :

(a) व्यवस्था उपागम
Systems Approach

(b) सांस्कृतिक सापेक्षवाद
Cultural Relativism

(c) "स्थायी रूप से क्रांति"
"Revolution in Permanence"

(d) शक्ति के आधार
Bases of Power

(e) लॉक का सामाजिक अनुबंध
Locke's Social Contract

Section A

Q2.

(a) वर्तमान में नव-उदारवाद के आधिपत्य को समुदाय, संस्कृति तथा राष्ट्र जैसे कारक कमजोर करते हैं। विवेचना कीजिए।
Factors like community, culture and nation weaken the hegemony of neo-liberalism today. Discuss.

(b) “सम्पत्ति की समानता शक्ति की समानता का कारण है तथा शक्ति की समानता स्वतंत्रता है।” टिप्पणी कीजिए।
"Equality of estates caused equality of power, and equality of power is liberty." Comment.

(c) लोकतंत्र का अभिजन सिद्धांत ‘लोगों के शासन’ के रूप में लोकतंत्र की संभावना को नकारता है। स्पष्ट कीजिए।
Elitist theory of democracy denies the possibility of democracy as 'rule of the people'. Elucidate.

Section A

Q3.

(a) समकालीन राजनीति में राज्य के उदारवादी सिद्धांत का परीक्षण कीजिए।
Examine the liberal theory of State in contemporary politics.

(b) मानवाधिकार जटिल और विवादित सामाजिक प्रथा है जो व्यक्तियों, समाज और राज्य के बीच संबंधों को सुव्यवस्थित करता है। टिप्पणी कीजिए।
Human Rights are complex and contested social practice that organises relations between individuals, society and the State. Comment.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Exam.

Which paper is this question paper for?

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

What is the conducting body for this exam?

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

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 a total of eight questions divided into two sections.

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