UPSC Mains 2018 PSIR Optional Paper I questions

28 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All PSIR Optional PYQs

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2. John Stuart Mill is a 'reluctant democrat', — C. L.

   10 marks

3. Dechne of Political Theory

   10 marks

4. Distributive Justice

   10 marks

5. Substantive Democracy

   10 marks

6. "Nothing against the State, nothing over it, nothing beyond it." — Mussolini

   10 marks

7. Critically examine the neo-liberal theory of State.

   20 marks

8. Analyse John Rawls justification of discrimination to achieve the goals of Justice.

9. Equality means fair treatment rather than equal treatment. Comment.

   15 marks

10. What do you understand by three generations of Human Rights?

11. Critically examine Machiavelli's views on Democracy.

    15 marks

12. Explain the relationship between power, authority and legitimacy.

    15 marks

13. John Locke is the father of liberalism. Explain.

    20 marks

14. Discuss Ambedkar's ideas on 'annihilation of caste'.

    15 marks

15. Critically examine Machiavelli's views on religion and politics.

    15 marks

16. Revolt of 1857 is a "Sepoy Mutiny' or 'First War of Independence'.

    10 marks

17. Indian Constitution is a 'Lawyers' Paradise'. — Ivor Jennings

    10 marks

18. New Panchayat Raj is an effective instrument for women empowerment.

    10 marks

19. Implementation of GST and NEET is a major challenge to Indian federalism.

    10 marks

20. Political personalities are more significant than political parties in India.

    10 marks

21. Whether judicial activism has undermined or strengthened Parliamentary Democracy in India? Discuss.

    20 marks

22. o the Lieutenant Governors have more powers than the Governors of the States?

23. Critically examine the ethnic conflicts in North-East India.

    15 marks

24. Examine the provisions of Panchayat Extension Services Act (PES.A), 1996,

    20 marks

25. Analyse the arguments im favour and against the lateral entry into higher civil services in India.

    15 marks

26. Discuss asymmetrical federalism in India.

    15 marks

27. Examine the various causes of agrarian crisis in India.

    20 marks

28. Explain the increasing role of regional political parties in the national politics.