UPSC Civil Services Mains 2021 Political Science Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2021
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 question paper for the Political Science and International Relations Paper II of the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2021. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is to be completed within three hours. It consists of eight descriptive questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. 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

  • Political Economy Approach
  • Comparative Analysis of Politics
  • Political Parties
  • Pressure Groups
  • Democracy
  • Marxist Approach
  • International Relations
  • Post-Cold War Era
  • United Nations Reforms
  • COP-26 Conference
  • Post-colonial State
  • Neo-realism
  • Complex Interdependence
  • Transnational Actors
  • Electoral Systems
  • Party Systems
  • Globalization

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 UPSC Mains 2021
  • General Studies Paper I UPSC Mains 2021
  • General Studies Paper II UPSC Mains 2021
  • General Studies Paper III UPSC Mains 2021
  • General Studies Paper IV UPSC Mains 2021
  • Essay Paper UPSC Mains 2021
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains 2021 Political Science Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains 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 दीजिये :

(a) Discuss the political economy approach to the comparative analysis of politics.
राजनीति के तुलनात्मक विश्लेषण के राजनीतिक अर्थव्यवस्था उपागम की विवेचना कीजिये ।

(b) "Political parties and pressure groups are sine qua non of democracy." Comment.
“राजनीतिक दल एवं दबाव समूह लोकतंत्र के लिये अपरिहार्य हैं ।” टिप्पणी कीजिये ।

(c) "Marxist approach to the study of international relations has lost its relevance in the post-cold war era." Comment.
"शीतयुद्ध उत्तरोत्तर काल में अंतरराष्ट्रीय संबंधों के अध्ययन के लिये मार्क्सवादी उपागम की प्रासंगिकता समाप्त हो गई है।" टिप्पणी कीजिये।

(d) What measures have been undertaken by the United Nations for its reforms?
संयुक्त राष्ट्र ने अपने सुधारों के लिये क्या उपाय किये हैं ?

(e) Discuss the five proposals made by India in the recent COP-26 conference held in Glasgow.
हाल में ग्लासगो में हुए सीओ पी-26 सम्मेलन में भारत द्वारा रखे गए पाँच प्रस्तावों की विवेचना कीजिये ।

Section A

Q2.

(a) "The post-colonial state was thought of an entity that stood outside and above society as an autonomous agency." Explain.
“उत्तर-उपनिवेशी राज्य एक ऐसे सत्तांके रूप में माना जाता था जो एक स्वायत्त अभिकरण के रूप में समाज से बाहर एवं उपर अवस्थित था।" व्याख्या कीजिये ।

(b) Discuss the emergence of neo-realism and its basic tenets.
नवयर्थाथवाद के उद्भव एवं इसके आधारभूत सिद्धांतों की विवेचना कीजिये ।

(c) What is 'complex interdependence'? Discuss the role of transnational actors in the international system.
‘जटिल अन्योन्याश्रयता’ से आप क्या समझते हैं ? अंतरराष्ट्रीय व्यवस्था में पारराष्ट्रीय कर्ताओं की भूमिका की विवेचना कीजिये ।

Section A

Q3.

(a) Explain the impact of electoral systems and cleavages in shaping party systems with reference to developing countries.
विकासशील देशों के संदर्भ में निर्वाचन प्रणालियों एवं विभेदों का दलीय व्यवस्थाओं के निरूपण के प्रभाव की व्याख्या कीजिये ।

(b) What is globalisation? Why is there an intense debate about globalisation and its consequences ?
वैश्वीकरण क्या है ? वैश्वीकरण एवं इसके परिणामों के संदर्भ में इतनी गहन बहस क्यों है ?

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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 2021.

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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