UPSC Mains 2024 PSIR Optional Paper I questions

30 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All PSIR Optional PYQs

1. Write approximately 150 words on each one of the following

2. Behavioural approach to Political Science

3. Pluralist theory of State

4. Locke's views on Revolution

5. Decline of Liberalism

6. Linkage between Power and Hegemony

7. Elucidate the meanings inherent in the term 'political' with appropriate illustrations.

   20 marks

8. Marxism is a political theory of action demanding strict compliance with its core principles. Comment.

   15 marks

9. The nature of relationship between equality of democratic citizenship and liberty of citizens is influenced by economic equality. Comment.

10. The debate on human rights is caught between the limitations of both universalism and cultural relativism. Comment.

11. Deliberative democracy seeks to promote democratic decision making about public issues among the citizens. Discuss.

    15 marks

12. communities. Comment.

    15 marks

13. Legitimacy adds positive value to political authority and obligation. Discuss.

    20 marks

14. Critically examine Plato's theory of Forms.

    15 marks

15. Manabendra Nath Roy's political thought highlighted the humanistic aspects of Marxism. Discuss.

    15 marks

16. Write approximately 150 words on each one of the following

17. Constitutional morality in the Indian Constitution

18. Objective Resolution of the Constituent Assembly

19. Legal remedies in Part III of the Constitution of India

20. Relevance of the Legislative Council

21. Women's role in anti-arrack movement

22. How far do you agree that the Directive Principles of State Policy are more fundamental than the Fundamental Rights in meeting socio-economic justice as mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution?

    20 marks

23. Explain the structure and functions of the National Commission for Women.

    15 marks

24. The legacy of the Planning Commission still has a bearing on India's development policies. Discuss.

    15 marks

25. Sire Discuss the contribution of the Dalit struggle to establish egalitarianism in Indian society during freedom movement.

    20 marks

26. The blueprint of Gram Swaraj is the key to understand the Gandhian perspective on planning. Discuss.

    15 marks

27. Critically assess the role of pressure groups in the decision-making process of the government.

    15 marks

28. Discuss the role of environmental movements in shaping the environmental governance in India.

    20 marks

29. TASTE |. "Relative deprivation is a major source of ethnic conflict." Elaborate the statement with relevant examples.

    15 marks

30. Gram Sabha in the Panchayati Raj system is a forum which gives expression to the collective wisdom, aspirations and the will of the people. Comment.