UPSC CSE PSIR OPTIONAL PYQs (2014 - 2024)
Official PSIR Questions Papers 2024 Paper-1 SECTION ‘A’ Q1. Write approximately 150 words on each of the following: (a) Behavioral approach to Political Science. (b) Pluralist theory of State. (c) Locke's views on Revolution. (d) Decline of Liberalism. (e) Linkage between Power and Hegemony. Q2. (a) Elucidate the meanings inherent in the term "political" with appropriate illustrations. (b) Marxism is a political theory of action demanding strict compliance with its core principles. Comment. (c) The nature of relationship between equality of democratic citizenship and liberty of citizens is influenced by economic equality. Comment. Q3. (a) The debate on human rights is caught between the limitations of both universalism and cultural relativism. Comment. (b) Deliberative democracy seeks to promote democratic decision making about public issues among the citizens. Discuss. (c) Dharmashastra presents a duty-centric worldview for individuals and communities. Comment. Q4. (a) Legitimacy adds …
