UPSC CSE Mains 2023 PSIR Optional Questions

UPSC CSE Mains 2023 PSIR Optional Questions
UPSC CSE Mains 2023 PSIR Optional Questions PAPER - I SECTION-A 1. Comment on the following in about 150 words each: 10×5-50 (a) Normative approach in Political Science (b) Multicultural perspective on rights (c) State of Nature as State of War (Hobbes) (d) Foucault's concept of power  (e) Decline of political theory 2. (a) Success of contemporary democracies lies in the State limiting its own power. Explain. (20 Marks) (b) Rawls' idea of the liberal self is too individualistic. Explain, in this context, the communitarian critique of Rawls' theory of justice. (15 Marks) (c) 'Credo of Relevance' in post-behaviouralism advocates the importance of action science. Analyze. (15 Marks)  3. (a) Fascism displays an ambivalent stance towards parliamentary democracy. Explain. (20 Marks) (b) Affirmative Action Policies draw as much strong criticism as strong support. Analyze this statement in the context of equality. (15 Marks) (c) Eurocentrism is both the target and the motive force of th…

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