UPSC CSE 2026 Mains PSIR Optional Paper -1
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (PAPER-I) Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 250 QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS (Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions) There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH. The 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 …
