APSC Mains 2020 Political Science & International Relations (PSIR) Paper I
145 Marks from Adhikary Education’s APSC Mains Test Series 2020 – PSIR
145 marks worth Questions were asked in APSC CCE (Main) 2020 – Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) Paper 1 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2020 (Pol. Sc. Optional). This is a testimony to our continuous efforts to provide the best quality materials for the APSC Prelims and Mains Exam 2020 to assist better preparation of the aspirants.
APSC CCE (Main) 2020 Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) - Paper I
Section-A
Q1. Comment on the following in about: 150 words each: 10×5=50
(a) Neo-liberal critique of welfare State.
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q18
(b) Universalism and cultural relativism in human rights
(c) Sri Aurobindo’s views on cultural nationalism
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(d) Aristotle’s theory of revolution
(e) Limits of representative democracy
Q2. (a) Explain John Locke’s concept of natural rights as a limitation or the power of the government. 20
(b) Explain the communitarian critique of the Rawls theory of justice. 15
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(c) Discuss feminist theory of the State Advanced Studies. 15
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Q3. (a) Bring out the major similarities and differences in the thought of Gandhi and Ambedkar on the questions of caste and modernity. 20
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(b) Examine the relationship between power, authority and legitimacy. 15
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(c) Explain Gramsci’s concept of hegemony. 15
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Q4. (a) Discuss the recent trends in Marxist understanding of domination and exploitation in capitalist society. 20
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(b) Discuss Hannah Arendt’s views on the origin of totalitarianism. 15
(c) Explicate Plato’s theory of ideal State with special reference to his views on the rule of philosopher king. 15
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Section-B
Q5. Comment on the following in about 150 words each: 10×5=50
(a) Significance of public interest litigation (PIL) in Indian justice delivery system
(b) The Armed Forces Special Powers Act and civil liberties
(c) Role of the President in the working of the Parliamentary system of the Government in India
(d) Significance of 73rd and 74th Amendments of the Constitution of India
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q10 partial
(e) Marxist perspective on Indian National Movement
Q6. (a) “In attaining our ideals, our means should be as pure as the end.” Discuss the statement in connection with the Indian Freedom Struggle. 20
(b) Evaluate the success of the Election Commission of India in ensuring free and fair elections. 15
(c) Examine the Gandhian perspective of development and its relevance in the present context. 15
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q9 indirect
Q7. (a) “Indian politics is both coalitional and regionalized.” Discuss the contemporary trends in Indian party system in the light of the above statement. 20
(b) Discuss the role of caste in Indian politics with special reference to the views of Rajni Kothari. 15
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(c) “The nature of Indian federalism can be better understood in terms of its actual operation..” Comment. 15
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q7 & Test 3: Q4
Q8. (a) Discuss the debate over updation of the National Register of Citizens and Citizenship (Amer.dment) Act, 2019 in the context of Assam. 20
(b) Explain the response of Indian State in handling the COVID 19 pandemic. 15
(c) Examine the role of the Indian Parliament in the era of coalition politics. 15
A total of questions worth 145 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2020 – Polity Paper 1, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series.