UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Political Science Paper II 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 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 Paper II of the Political Science and International Relations subject for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2022. The paper is divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions. Candidates are required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one question from each section. The exam is conducted by UPSC and allows three hours to complete, with a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a position in the Indian civil services, testing their in-depth knowledge and analytical skills in political science and international relations.

Major Topics Covered

  • Comparative Method in Political Science
  • Globalisation and Developing Countries
  • Marxist and Realist Approaches to International Politics
  • Bipolar vs. Multipolar World Structure
  • National Interest
  • Electoral Democracy and People's Participation
  • Social Movements and Democratic Processes
  • International Court of Justice (ICJ)
  • Rise of People's Republic of China (PRC)
  • Collective Security

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CIVIL SERVICES (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) UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2022
  • General Studies Paper I UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2022
  • General Studies Paper II UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2022
  • General Studies Paper III UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2022
  • General Studies Paper IV UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2022
  • Essay Paper UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2022
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2022 Political Science and International Relations Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Syllabus

Instructions

  • 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. Answer the following in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित में से प्रत्येक का लगभग 150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए।

(a) राजनीति विज्ञान के अध्ययन में तुलनात्मक प्रणाली की मुख्य सीमाओं का विवेचन कीजिए ।

Discuss the main limitations of the comparative method to the study of Political Science.

(b) वैश्वीकरण के दौर में विकासशील राष्ट्रों को किस तरह की मुख्य चुनौतिओं का सामना करना पड़ रहा है ?

What are the main challenges faced by the developing countries in the era of globalisation?

(c) अंतर्राष्ट्रीय राजनीति के अध्ययन में मार्क्सवादी एवं यथार्थवादी दृष्टिकोणों के बीच की समानताओं का विवेचन कीजिये ।

Discuss the commonalities between the Marxist and Realist approach to the study of International Politics.

(d) विश्व की द्विध्रुवी संरचना बहुध्रुवी की अपेक्षा ज्यादा स्थिर होती है । टिप्पणी करें ।

Bipolar structure of the world is more stable than the multipolar one. Comment.

(e) राष्ट्रीय हित एक मूलतः विवादित संकल्पना है। टिप्पणी करें।

National Interest is an essentially contested concept. Comment.

Section A

Q2.

(a) चुनावी लोकतंत्र ने किस प्रकार से लोगों की भागीदारी को प्रजातांत्रिक प्रकिया में संवर्धित किया है ?

How has the electoral democracy augmented the participation of people in the democratic process?

(b) विकासशील समाजों में लोकतांत्रिक प्रक्रिया को मजबूती प्रदान करने में सामाजिक आंदोलनों की भूमिका का विवेचन कीजिये ।

Discuss the role of social movements in strengthening the democratic processes in developing societies.

(c) अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय न्यायालय की संरचना का वर्णन कीजिये । इसके स्वैच्छिक क्षेत्राधिकार का विवेचन कीजिये ।

Describe the composition of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Discuss its voluntary jurisdiction.

Section A

Q3.

(a) जनवादी चीन गणराज्य (पी आर सी) का एक महान शक्ति के रूप में उदय तथा एशियाई राजनैतिक व्यवस्था पर इसके निहितार्थों का आलोचनात्मक विवेचन कीजिये ।

Critically examine the rise of People's Republic of China (PRC) as a great power and its implications on Asian Political order.

(b) सामूहिक सुरक्षा के वैचारिक आयामों की विवेचना कीजिये ।

Discuss the conceptual dimensions of collective security.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2022.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Exam?

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

What is the subject and paper name?

The subject is Political Science and International Relations, and this is 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.

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