UPSC Mains PSIR Optional PYQs, 2016-2026

Resurgence of political theory

Post-colonial theory of State

The freedom of the pike is death to the minnows.

Legitimacy is always a 'social construct'.

Herbert Marcuse turned Freudianism on its head in his critical theory.

Fife "Rights of the man are separate and independent of the State." Critically analyze the perspective of Laski.

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"Fortune favours the brave." In the light of this statement, discuss Machiavelli's concepts of 'virtue' and fortune'.

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Mill's work was crucial to the development of liberalism, because it straddled the divide between classical and modern theories. Analyze.

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Wollstonecraft developed first systematic feminist critique. Discuss her main ideas.

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Discuss Gandhi's approach to property in relation to trusteeship.

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"Representative democracy is not an absolute principle, rather a question of time, place and circumstances." Analyze the statement. Mention the major challenges to representative democracy.

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SITE What is capability approach? Elaborate the distinctive features of the capability theory of equality.

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Analyze Kautilya's Saptanga theory. How do you explain its significance in present-day politics?

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Taeeht Ft seat cars At HIT A a aftaha Be? How did Swadeshi grow into a demand for Swaraj?

The Constitution of India was secular even before the word was included in the Preamble. Comment.

Identity has become an important phenomenon in the modern politics in India. Discuss.

Ending proxy leadership in Panchayati Raj is a necessary step towards true grassroots democracy. Comment.

Discuss the impact of liberalization on agriculture sector in India.

From passive resistors to armed revolutionaries, the Indian Freedom Struggle has a strong imprint of women freedom fighters. Elucidate.

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Teder Used & Pay A facts if When there are multiple stakeholders of power, conversation and consensus become the natural ingredients of governance. Analyze with respect to coalition politics.

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Evaluate the Centre-State relation with reference to Article 293 and analyze its implications for the Indian federal structure.

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Elucidate the prominent trends in voting behaviour in contemporary India, and discuss how astroturfing affects the scenario.

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Highlight any five constitutional provisions that restrain the powers of the executive, and evaluate their effectiveness in current times.

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Map the different types of ethnic conflicts that have emerged in 21st century India.

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Discuss the causes and consequences of inter-State water disputes in India.

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Critically comment on the shifts in the functioning of the Indian Parliament in the last two decades.

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"The lack of political will in preventing environmental degradation is one of the major challenges that India is experiencing." Comment.

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Criticism of the institutional approach in comparative political analysis has come up in successive waves. Comment.

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Discuss various methods of Balance of Power.

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What role does identity and technology play in the conceptualisation of Defensive realism?

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Discuss the factors responsible for the changing nature of states in contemporary industrial societies and explain its impact.

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airfare International Human Rights frameworks are hostage to politics among nations. Comment.

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Diplomacy has always rested on two pillars: Institutional memory and individual craft. Elaborate.

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NATO, the oldest surviving collective security system, is facing challenge of transactional coercion from its own biggest member. What future does NATO have amidst such developments?

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Theories of international relations which claim objectivity inevitably harbour subjective biases. Elucidate.

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Does power transition theory reflect the dynamics of US-China relations?

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QUAD requires more robust architecture than the summit driven mode to tide over the current challenges. Elaborate.

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How did the Council of Mutual Economic Assistance (CMEA) reflect geo-political division of the world during the cold war?

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What is UNCLOS? Explain its salient features.

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Describe India's objections to agricultural negotiations at the World Trade Organisation.

What strategic options can India exercise as a response to the tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

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Discuss the three areas of security co-operation between India and Israel.

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Discuss the main features of the land-boundary agreement between India and Bangladesh.

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Analyse the relevance of India-Brazil economic co-operation in strengthening the bilateral relations between the two countries.

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Accelerating of Chinese influence across South Asia is fundamentally reshaping the region's geopolitical landscape. This is a big foreign policy challenge for India.

Critically evaluate the important factors of India-Maldives relations on the eve of sixty years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

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"The mother of all deals" is a transformative milestone in Indo-EU trade relations. Elaborate on the new Security and Defence partnership.

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How does illegal cross border migration pose challenges to India's security? Discuss the steps taken by the government in this direction and their effectiveness.

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The island of Kachchatheevu remains an intractable issue in India-Srilanka relations. Comment.

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India has adopted multi-alignment to fulfill its core values and interests in International relations. Discuss.

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Critically evaluate India-Russia relations in the 21st century. How have both the countries responded to America meddling in their relations in the recent times.

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India has recognised that West Asia is not a single contest, but a tangle of rivalries, bargains and anxieties. Comment.

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Examine India and South-Africa co-operation through bilateral and multi-lateral forums.

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Explain the Philosophical approach to the study of Political theory.

Write a note on the relation between equality and liberty from the multi-cultural perspective.

Explain the Macpherson's view on power.

Mention the difference between Italian and German brands of facism.

Explain briefly the elite theory of democracy.

What is the Marxist and liberal approach towards the state? On what grounds the theoretical differences between them are premised? Explain.

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Karl Popper presents a defence of the open society against its enemies. Elaborate.

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Explain how Rawls used the liberal and egalitarian perspective to develop his concept of distributive justice.

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Provide a comparative analysis of behavioural and institutional approach to the study of political theory.

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"State.......... does the greatest harm to mankind by destroying individuality, which lies at the root of all progress." —- Mahatma Gandhi. Elucidate.

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Explain how the slogan 'the personal is political' addresses the issue of women's oppression and discrimination?

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The foundational base of western democracy has been shaped by Locke's ideas of constitutionalism, freedom and property. Elucidate.

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Hannah Arendt analysed a few categories of vita activa. Explain.

Do you think that legitimacy acquired by consent or manufactured by indoctrination is an essential element in maintenance of political rule? Justify your answer with relevant examples.

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Explain briefly the role of Peasant Movements after 857 and before independence.

Write a note on the Dalit perspective of Indian National Movement.

Land reforms programmes led to some constitutional amendments. Comment.

Delineate the key factors that have shaped the evolving political landscape in Jammu and Kashmir post 209.

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How far has been the National Human Rights Commission successful in achieving its objectives? Comment.

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Parliamentary committees are indispensable to the legislative process. It provides for the opportunity for cross-pollination between the two chambers of the Parliament. Discuss., 20 3

Examine the constitutional provisions and nature of advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court of India. Evaluate your answer with relevant examples.

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The recent developments in Indian Politics has not eroded the true spirit of federalism in India. Critically examine this statement with the help of appropriate examples.

Enunciate the impediments to women's participation in local governance in the process of political decentralisation.

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Caste remains a vital axis for political mobilisation in India. How would the caste census address the aspirations of people? Discuss.

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There is a debate on the procedure for appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners to the Election Commission of India. Analyse its various aspects.

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The decision to conduct Population Census-2027 has reopened the debate on delimitation in India. Discuss its various aspects.

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With reference to Nehruvian perspective of planning and economic development, examine how the early phase of economic planning in India has laid the foundation of modern India's economic growth.

Illustrate with examples how political parties in India have played a crucial role in drawing the historically disadvantaged groups into the mainstream political system.

Discuss the psychological approach to the study of comparative politics.

Neo-liberalism lightened neo-realism's dark view of international politics. Comment.

Explain the non-traditional security threats in the context of food and environmental crises.

Discuss the political socialization of open and closed societies.

Comment on the Red Lipstick Movement in the context of feminist rights.

The world currently has been in the throes of a twin process of 'democratic backsliding' and 'democratic backlash'. How would you explain this paradox?

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The withdrawal of the United States of America from the World Health Organization is set to have far-reaching impacts on global health. Reimagining the existing WHO is vital for the global health agenda. Discuss.

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Transnational actors have qualitatively transformed the world by the way of their fresh insights and actions. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.

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Of late, centrist and centre-left political parties have been facing setbacks while centre-right parties have been in ascendency the world over. Comment.

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Collective security and responsibility to protect are similar but different in scope, goals and methods. Explain.

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Global South-sensitive model of globalization would prevent the danger emanating from overcentralized globalization. Discuss.

Latin America has made moderate success in countering US-led global economic order by forming various organizations emphasizing regional sovereignty, economic integration and alternative development. Discuss. 20 How 3 [ P.T.O.

How successful has the 'ASEAN Plus Three' been in addressing regional problems? Support your answer with specific examples.

"Trump's return to the White House is a jolt to push the European Union to invest in its own defence and economic and technological revival." Comment.

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China's growing footprint and a tangible shift in power dynamics in Bangladesh has weakened India's leverage in Dhaka. Comment.

Would you agree with the contention that India's inclination to lean on a 'more aggressive hyper-realist posture' has gained a new momentum in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist strike? Comment.

For India, a multipolar world order would also mean a multipolar Asia. Comment.

Does the Non-Aligned Movement have any future in the wake of India's growing indifference towards it?

Historical ties between India and Japan grew into a 'special strategic and global partnership'. Comment.

Critically analyze the different phases of India's foreign policy since independence. How justified, do you think, is S. Jaishankar's classification of the current phase as the phase of 'energetic diplomacy'?

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India maintains strong ties with countries that will assure a free and open Indo-Pacific and guarantee greater connectivity with rest of the world. Analyze.

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The tariff threats have pushed India and the European Union closer. Evaluate the India-EU partnership. 5 India 5 [ P.T.O.

India continues to invoke its time-tested policy of strategic autonomy vis-a-vis both the United States of America and Russia by rejecting US' offer of mediation on Kashmir issue and by refusing to criticize Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. Comment.

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Trump's unilateral imposition of reciprocal tariffs on scores of countries poses impending threat to the future of the rule-based multilateral global trading system under the WTO. What options do the WTO members have to salvage the organization?

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NonAlignment 2-0 underscores India's unique aspiration to emerge as a site for an alternative universality. Comment.

India's reluctance to perceive any 'existential threat'. inevitably made the multilateral path to nuclear security a 'default option' until it decided to cross the nuclear Rubicon in 998. Identify and analyze some of the major reasons behind this shift in India's position on the nuclear question.

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Discuss some of the key drivers of India's new interests in Africa which might help in developing long-term comparative advantage over China.

Discuss the potential role India can play in initiating a possible phase of trilateral economic engagement among India, China and Nepal. 5 kkk 26BS—3066 7 '.

Write approximately 150 words on each one of the following

Behavioural approach to Political Science

Pluralist theory of State

Locke's views on Revolution

Decline of Liberalism

Linkage between Power and Hegemony

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

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

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

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

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

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communities. Comment.

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

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Critically examine Plato's theory of Forms.

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

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Write approximately 150 words on each one of the following

Constitutional morality in the Indian Constitution

Objective Resolution of the Constituent Assembly

Legal remedies in Part III of the Constitution of India

Relevance of the Legislative Council

Women's role in anti-arrack movement

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

Discuss the interpretive approach to the study of comparative politics.

Explain the central tenets of the World-Systems Theory.

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The expansionist tendencies of the current Russian regime indicate its intentions for the realisation of a Greater Russia on the lines of the Soviet era. Comment.

Explain the various facets of the idealist approach to the study of international relations. Comment on its contemporary relevance.

The changing global order and ongoing regional conflicts, with the global powers taking sides, have jeopardised the progress made towards disarmament in the past. Comment.

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"Deglobalisation is displacing globalisation." Comment.

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What are the distinctive features of the post-modern state in the advanced capitalist economies? Analyse.

What were the limitations of NAFTA? How did its replacement by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement counter them? Explain.

Discuss the major recent social movements related to the physical rights of women in various countries of the world.

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Critically examine the role of political parties in sustaining and stabilising democracies in the developing societies.

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Do you agree with the view that the USA uses NATO as a traditional tool of strategy to perpetuate its hegemony in the world?

"The Gramscian theory. of hegemony provides many valuable insights into the nature of global power." Comment.

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The return of trade barriers and economic sanctions has diminished the spirit of GATT. In this context, discuss the factors contributing to the decline of WTO in recent times.

Do you agree with the view that the EU has thus far proved to be the most successful experiment in the regional integration processes? Account for its successes and also some of the recent challenges that it is faced with.

"India must strive to become a semi-permanent member of the UNSC, rather than a permanent member without the right to veto." Comment.

Bhutan has historically been an ally of India, but the China-Bhutan border related issues have become a security issue for India. Discuss.

"Nothing is going to move within the WTO negotiations unless India is on board." Discuss the main reasons behind India's increased clout in the WTO.

Discuss the rationale behind replacing the "Asia-Pacific" strategy with the new term "Indo-Pacific" strategy.

Despite deep ties, India's relations with Sri Lanka have seen strains due to China's growing influence in Sri Lanka through investments and economic dominance. Analyse.

Would you concur with the view that of late, India's foreign policy has been in a transition mode from Nehruvianism to Neoliberalism? Support your answer with the help of suitable examples.

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Does the idea of the 2°* century as 'Asian century' continue to remain feasible given the growing friction between India and China?

Discuss the potential role that India could play as the leader of the Global South in realising the goal of establishing a new international economic order in the 2°* century.

Discuss the future of SAARC in the light of India's increased focus on other regional groupings like ASEAN and BIMSTEC.

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Critically examine India's persistent refusal to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT) despite being recognized as a de facto nuclear power.

"India and USA have become such strong strategic partners that they need not become formal allies." Comment.

Critically examine the continuity and change in India's Palestine policy in the wake of the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.

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Discuss the implications of the scrapping of the Free Movement Regime with Myanmar by the Indian Government on the complex ethno-political dynamics of the north-eastern region.

"India has of late, chosen to debunk non-alignment in its pursuit of multi-alignment." Comment.

Normative approach in Political Science

Multicultural perspective on rights

State of Nature as State of War (Hobbes)

Foucault's concept of power

Decline of political theory

Success of contemporary democracies lies in the State limiting its own power. Explain.

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Rawls' idea of the 'liberal self' is too individualistic. Explain, in this context, the communitarian critique of Rawls' theory of justice.

Credo of Relevance' in post-behaviouralism advocates the importance of action science. Analyze.

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Fascism displays an ambivalent stance towards parliamentary democracy. Explain.

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Affirmative Action Policies draw as much strong criticism as strong support. Analyze this statement in the context of equality.

Eurocentrism is both the target and the motive force of the post-colonial political theory. Discuss.

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Buddhist thought on Dhamma facilitates the emancipation of political action. Explain.

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"The legal subordination of one sex to another is wrong in itself, and now one of the chief hindrances to human development." (J. S. Mill). Comment.

Aurobindo's idea of Swaraj has deep significance in the Indian social, political and cultural history. Analyze.

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Imprint of the British Constitution on the Indian Constitution

Environmentalism of the poor

Functions of District Planning Committee

Satyagraha and Indian Nationalism

National Commission for Minorities

Discuss the major provisions of the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act. Do you think that the Act remains an 'unfulfilled dream'? Argue your case. 20 How 3 [ P.T.O.

How does NITI Aayog as a 'policy think tank with shared vision' visualize the reorganization of planning in India? Justify your answer.

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The Constitution of India is the 'cornerstone of a nation'. (Granville Austin). Analyze.

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Does the actual working of Indian federalism conform to the centralizing tendencies in Indian polity? Give reasons for your answer.

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The main goal of the Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution is to generate civic responsibility among the citizens. Explain.

Ambedkar's clarion call, "Educate, Agitate and Organize", strategizes the Dalit movement towards achieving civil liberty. Discuss.

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The rise of caste politics is to be attributed to both regional aspirations and electoral manifestations. Comment.

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The decade 989-999 has created an epochal shift in the Indian party system at the national level. Identify the major national trends in the party system during this era.

Do you agree that over the years the Supreme Court has become a forum for policy evolution? Justify your answer.

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What are the crucial functions of empirical political theory in Comparative Politics?

What are the difficulties faced by a political theorist in comparing the States?

How does democratic politics construct citizenship?

What is the structure and functions of International Court of Justice?

Discuss the structure and functions of UN Security Council.

Discuss the relevance of the normative ethos of the Non-Aligned Movement in magnifying India's soft power in pursuit of her national interest.

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In what ways does the functionalist approach in International relations help in maintaining peace and order in global politics?

How does the regime change and political crisis in Myanmar threaten regional security and peace?

"During the Cold War, the Non-Aligned Movement tried to become a 'Third force' in World Politics, but failed because it was too large and unwieldy." Discuss.

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Account for the rise of European Union as a highly influential regional organisation.

Narrate the various ways in which rapid environmental degradation is posing a serious threat to human security. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.

Critically examine the impact of Globalisation on the developing countries of the world.

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What do you mean by offensive and defensive realism?

Discuss the various constraints on American hegemony today. Which of these are likely to become more prominent in the future?

Explain the major features of India's Foreign Policy in the 2%* century.

What are the reasons for lack of 'regionness' in South Asia?

Why is the compromise reached at WTO regarding the Covid-l9 vaccine manufacturing not a Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) waiver?

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Why do ethnic conflicts and insurgencies continue to remain major impediments to regional co-operation in South Asia?

What diplomatic steps has India taken to articulate the interests of the Global South in International Politics?

Arms trade, economic ties and congruent geo-political interests are no longer the three pillars of India — Russia relationship in the emerging strategic context. Comment.

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Discuss the importance of India's role in UN peacekeeping operations as a ground for its claim to a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.

Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) performs an important role in India's strategic balancing act to withstand the dominance of China in Asia. Discuss.

"India's Nuclear policy is deeply influenced by its cultural beliefs and the pragmatic approach of its foreign policy." Discuss.

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What steps has India taken to regain its foothold in Afghanistan since the Taliban has taken over the country in August 202]?

What are the challenges and limitations in India - Iran relations?

What are the external determinants of the Foreign Policy of a State?

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Discuss the significance of "West Asia Quad" in the light of India's 'Look West' policy.

Discuss the major drivers of India's interests in Africa.

Systems Approach

"Revolution in Permanence"

Locke's Social Contract

Factors like community, culture and nation weaken the hegemony of neo-liberalism today. Discuss.

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"Equality of estates caused equality of power, and equality of power is liberty." Comment.

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Elitist theory of democracy denies the possibility of democracy as 'rule of the people'. Elucidate.

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Examine the liberal theory of State in contemporary politics.

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Human Rights are complex and contested social practice that organises relations between individuals, society and the State. Comment.

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Individualism is inherent in Hobbes' absolutist ideology. Comment.

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Ambedkar's idea of social justice leads to 'egalitarian justice' as compared to Rawls' justice as fairness' which aims at the notion of 'pure procedural justice'. Comment.

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"The Panchayats with Gram Sabhas should be so organised as to identify the resources locally available for the development in agricultural and industrial sectors." Examine the statement in the context of Gram Swaraj.

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Examine the entitlement theory of justice.

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Analyse the workers' movement in India in the pre-Independence period.

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution reflects itself as a 'social contract'. Elucidate.

Legislative Council is a house without any effective powers. Comment.

How far is the National Commission for Backward Classes an empowered body? Assess its role in the context of rising demand for backwardness among dominant communities.

High concentration of economic activities and consumption patterns in post- liberalisation period has led to the failure of environmental movements in India. Elucidate.

Electoral behaviour of voters is governed more by the social and economic factors than the political factors. Explain.

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The Doctrine of Basic Structure of the Constitution has enhanced the power of judicial review of the Supreme Court. Examine.

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Discuss the composition and functions of the Inter-State Council. To what extent has this body been successful in achieving its objectives?

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Examine the unique features of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. Do you think this Amendment would contribute in achieving the goal of empowerment of marginalised sections of the society?

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The Speaker represents the freedom and dignity of the House. Examine.

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A facet FIT Discuss the policy initiatives of the Fourteenth Finance Commission aimed towards promoting and strengthening agricultural development in India.

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Ethnicity is the underlying cause which poses a great challenge in the resolution of the problems in the North-East region of India. Comment.

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The making of the Indian Constitution is described as an attempt towards 'social revolution'. Comment.

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How far is it correct that the regional parties have strengthened Indian democracy and federal system? Substantiate your answer with suitable examples.

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Discuss the main limitations of the comparative method to the study of Political Science.

What are the main challenges faced by the developing countries in the era of globalisation?

Discuss the commonalities between the Marxist and Realist approach to the study of International Politics.

Bipolar structure of the world is more stable than the multipolar one. Comment.

National Interest is an essentially contested concept. Comment.

How has the electoral democracy augmented the participation of people in the democratic process?

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Discuss the role of social movements in strengthening the democratic processes in developing societies.

Describe the composition of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Discuss its voluntary jurisdiction.

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Critically examine the rise of People's Republic of China (PRC) as a great power; and its implications on Asian Political order.

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Discuss the conceptual dimensions of collective security.

Discuss the efficacy of global conventions to combat international terrorism.

Identify and evaluate the reasons for deadlock in the WTO negotiations on fisheries between the developing and developed countries.

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What is the realist prescription to the States to ensure their survival in an anarchical world?

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Russian-Ukraine crisis has cast a dark shadow on the energy needs of the member states of the European Union (EU). Comment.

Peaceful co-existence remains the cornerstone of India's foreign policy. Comment.

Discuss the ways and means to realise greater economic co-operation among the Member States of South Asia.

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Discuss the steps required to realise 'hydro-co-operation' between India and Bangladesh.

Explain the significance of Basic Exchange and Co-operation Agreement (BECA) for Indo-US strategic relations.

Discuss the role of public diplomacy in the enhancement of India's global standing.

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Discuss the relevance of the demand for New International Economic Order (NIEO) in the present era of globalisation.

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Critically examine the major factors responsible for a turnaround in the trajectory of India's foreign policy in the post-cold war period.

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Discuss the reasons behind India's refusal to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT).

What are the main drivers of India-Japan Strategic and Global Partnership?

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What are the implications of 'Look-East' Policy on the north-eastern region of India?

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Explain the factors which justify India's claim for a permanent seat at the UN security council.

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How does India-Israel bilateral ties reflect the autonomy of India's foreign policy choices?

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Discuss the Consequences of illegal cross-border migration in India's north-eastern region.

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Discuss India's vision of a New World order in the 2]st century.

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Feminist critique of the State

Affirmative action

Equality of outcome as a political idea

Tools of legitimation of the State

How has Rawls enriched the idea of justice in liberalism?

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Examine the importance of behavioural approach in political theory. What led to its decline?

Can there be universal conception of human rights? Give your arguments.

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Explain the Aristotelian view of politics. To what extent do you think it has contributed to the development of modern-day constitutional democracies?

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"When a nation becomes devoid of arts and learning, it invites poverty." (Sir Syed Ahmad Khan). In the light of this statement, assess the role of Sir Syed. Ahmad Khan as a reformer in modern India.

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"Political ideology is primarily concerned with the allocation and utilization of power." Comment.

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Do you think that the Buddhist traditions have lent greater ethical foundation to the ancient Indian political thought? Give your arguments.

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Marx's concept of 'alienation' is an essential part of the reality in capitalism. Explain.

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"Free and fair deliberation is key to the foundation of democracy." Explain.

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AIRS "The Constitution of India is a product of a historical process, rich with constitutional antecedents." Comment.

"The Constitution makers faced the great task of forging a common national identity in the face of unparalleled social and cultural diversity in India." Comment.

Mention the founding principles that define India's Constitution.

Analyze the Marxist perspective of the nature of Indian National Movement.

Underline the significance of the first constitutional amendment.

"Constitutionally reconciling the Fundamental Rights with the Directive Principles of State Policy has led to frequent amendments of the Constitution and judicial interventions." Comment.

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The role of the President of India becomes more significant during a minority government and a coalition government. Explain.

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Do you think that despite having significant limitations the Panchayati Raj Institutions have strengthened the process of democratic decentralization? Give your views.

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"The Indian party system is shaped by a complex interaction of the country's federal structure, electoral system and social cleavages." Explain.

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Do you think that there has been a gradual shift in the basis on which the demands for the creation of new States have been raised in different regions of India? Explain.

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What explains India's modest improvements in social development outcomes even as the rate of growth has accelerated since the initiation of economic reforms?

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"The success of electoral democracy can partly be attributed to the status and role of the Election Commission of India." Explain.

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Examine the evolution of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India as a constitutional court.

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Explain how caste as a social category is also becoming a political category in the democratic politics of India.

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Discuss the political economy approach to the comparative analysis of politics.

"Political parties and pressure groups are sine qua non of democracy." Comment.

"Marxist approach to the study of international relations has lost its relevance in the post-cold war era." Comment.

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What measures have been undertaken by the United Nations for its reforms?

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Discuss the five proposals made by India in the recent (07-26 conference held in Glasgow.

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"The post-colonial state was thought of an entity that stood outside and above society as an autonomous agency." Explain.

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Discuss the emergence of neo-realism and its basic tenets.

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What is 'complex interdependence'? Discuss the role of transnational actors in the international system.

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Explain the impact of electoral systems and cleavages in shaping party systems with reference to developing countries.

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What is globalisation? Why is there an intense debate about globalisation and its consequences?

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Critically examine the decline of the United States of America as a hegemon and its implications for the changing international political order.

The modernization thesis asserts that affluence breeds stable democracy. How do you explain the success of India being the world's largest democracy as an exceptional case?

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Explain the success of ASEAN as a regional organisation.

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Explain India's relations with the European Union in the context of Brexit.

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Discuss the strategic implications of India's 'Look East Policy' transforming into 'Act East Policy'.

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Explain the philosophical foundations of India's foreign policy.

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Explain India's position on the waiver of intellectual property rights on COVID-9 vaccines in WTO.

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Write about the growing significance of QUAD.

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How does the recent takeover of Afghanistan by Taliban impact India's strategic interests?

"Non-alignment was little more than a rational strategy on the part of a materially weak India to maximise its interests with a bipolar distribution of global power." Comment.

20 marks

Examine the Geo-strategic points of contention in the bilateral relationship between India and China.

15 marks

Write a brief analysis of the ethnic conflicts and cross-border migrations along India~-Myanmar and India-Bangladesh borders.

5 marks

Why South Asia is considered as the world's politically and economically least integrated region? Explain.

20 marks

How do the constituent states influence the foreign policy making process in India?

5 marks

Examine the evolution of India's role in the global nuclear order.

5 marks

Relations between India and Russia are rooted in history, mutual trust and mutually beneficial cooperation.' Discuss.

20 marks

Discuss the 'Sustainable Development Goals' as set by the United Nations.

5 marks

Identify the drivers of India's new interest in Africa.

8 marks

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Equality of opportunity

10 marks

Liberalism as a revolutionary idea

10 marks

Make a comparative assessment of Greek perspective of Justice with the Rawlsian concept of Justice.

Representative democracy....... means the people as a body must be able to control the general direction of government policy. (J. S. Mill). Comment.

15 marks

Assess the significance of right to property in political theory.

15 marks

Explicate the ideological components of Gandhism.

20 marks

Examine the nature and meaning of power.

15 marks

Explain the sources of ancient Indian political thought.

15 marks

Trace the evolution of Western Political Thought 'from ancient to contemporary period.

20 marks

Discuss the significance of a normative approach to Political theory. 15 4.(c) sale Art St 'at A Haan' at aT ae Discuss Karl Marx's concept of class.

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Role of socialists in Indian National Movement

10 marks

Indian constitution makers' concerns on social inequality

10 marks

Right to constitutional remedies in India

10 marks

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10 marks

Examine the role and functioning of the Election Commission of India and the Comptroller and Auditor General in the last two decades.

20 marks

Trace the role of militant and revolutionary movements in Indian national movement.

15 marks

feat @? To what extent has 73rd and 74th amendments of the Indian Constitution enhanced

Does the functioning of the federalism in India tend to make Jit appear as a. unitary state in practice?

20 marks

Has the thrust of government tilted towards executive in contemporary Indian Politics? Give your arguments.

15 marks

Liberalisation of Indian Economy has not been accompanied with adequate reforms'. Comment.

15 marks

fear 2? To what extent has the inadequate intra-party democracy affected the functioning of Indian Democracy?

20 marks

Examine the role of religion in Indian Electoral Politics in the contemporary times.

Examine the nature of the civil liberty movement in India.

15 marks

Discuss the subject matter of comparative politics. Outline the limitations of comparative political analysis.

Analyze the contribution of liberal democratic principles in the democratization of Indian polity.

Has the increased participation of the underprivileged in the political process of the developing societies strengthened democracy or created political chaos and conflict? Comment.

Critically examine the impact of the process of globalization from the perspective of the countries of the Global South.

What are the core assumptions of idealism as an approach to study International Relations? Explain its continuing relevance in peace building.

Explain the concept of balance of power. What are the various techniques maintaining balance of power?

20 marks

Enumerate the challenges in the operation of the principles related to collective security in the UN Charter.

5 marks

Critically analyze the implications of Sino-American strategic rivalry for the South and South-East Asian region.

5 marks

Discuss the ways to strengthen the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to enable it to address the challenges faced by the developing countries.

20 marks

Critically evaluate the role of the United States of America in the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement mechanism and its implications for the future of the WTO.

5 marks

Explain the significance and importance of the demand raised by the developing countries for a New International Economic Order (NIEO). Are they likely to achieve their objectives of NIEO in foreseeable future?

Discuss the significance and urgency of the UN Security Council reforms. Explain the relevance of the reform proposals made by the UN Secretary- General Anténio Guterres for the developing countries.

20 marks

Critically analyze the role of ASEAN in the promotion of regional peace and security through economic cooperation and trade.

5 marks

Examine the role of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and other major efforts by the UN to address the global environmental crisis.

5 marks

Describe the structure and function of the National Security Council of India. What role does it play in the formulation of Indian foreign policy?

Outline the reasons of low volume of trade in the SAARC region.

Analyze the impact of hydropolitics on Indo-Bangladesh relations.

Discuss the future prospects of Indo-Nepal relations in the context of the recent publication of new Nepalese map wrongly claiming Indian territory.

How does cross-border terrorism impede the achievements of peace and security in South Asia? How do 3 [ P.T.O.

How do the guiding principles of India-Africa relations seek to enhance harmony and mutual cooperation between India and Africa?

20 marks

What are the notable features of the recently concluded pact or the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) between India and Japan? How is it likely to address the security concerns of India?

5 marks

Discuss the significance of Indo-US strategic partnership and its implications for India's security and national defence.

5 marks

Explain the defence and foreign policy options of India to address the challenges emerging out of the current India-China standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

20 marks

Explain the importance of India's claim for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.

5 marks

Discuss the efficacy of India's 'no first use' policy (nuclear weapons) in the context of the evolving strategic challenges from its neighbours.

5 marks

"The war in Afghanistan is crucial from the point of view of India's national security. If the Americans withdraw and Jihadis emerge with a sense of triumphalism, India will face increasing onslaught of terrorism." Comment.

20 marks

the key sectors of cooperation between India and Israel since 204. Examine their significance in strengthening the bilateral ties between the two countries.

5 marks

Critically examine the role of India in shaping the emerging world order.

Resurgence of political theory.

10 marks

Pluralist theory of the State.

10 marks

End of Ideology debate.

10 marks

Explain Aristotle's critique of Plato's Idealism.

20 marks

Examine communitarian perspectives on justice.

15 marks

Compare negative and positive concepts of liberty.

15 marks

According to Gramsci, 'hegemony is primarily based on the organisation of consent.' Comment.

20 marks

Discuss Kautilya's views on the elements of the State.

15 marks

Distinguish between liberal feminism and radical feminism.

15 marks

Critically examine Hannah Arendt's conceptual triad of labour, work and action.

Discuss the doctrine of 'rights as trumps'.

15 marks

What is the contemporary relevance of Marxism?

15 marks

Unity and integrity of India was perhaps the single uppermost factor in the minds of the Constitution makers. Comment.

10 marks

Dalit perspective on Indian national movement. Discuss.

10 marks

Despite constitutional mandate the Inter-State Council has not come of age. Discuss.

Political decentralization has not been matched by administrative decentralization 3 at the grass roots level. Explain

10 marks

Write short note on the significance of Chipko Movement.

10 marks

National movement in India was anti-imperialist and increasingly radical in its: socio-economic and political programmes. Discuss.

20 marks

What has been the political fallout of the Green Revolution in India? Explain.

The changing socio-economic profile of our legislators does not augur well for the health of Indian democracy. Comment.

15 marks

Development has overshadowed the influence of caste in electoral behaviour in recent elections. Discuss.

20 marks

The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India enhances the accountability of the Government and serves as the watchdog of the finances of the Government. Explain.

fad dem %? Discuss, in brief, the role of the National Commission for women. Do you think it is a toothless organization?

15 marks

"The basic structure doctrine is implicit in the Indian Constitution; the Supreme: Court has only given it an explicit form." Comment.

Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has emerged as the most powerful institution in India. Discuss.

15 marks

Comment on the relevance of the Directive Principles of State Policy in an era of liberalization and globalization.

15 marks

Discuss the utility of Nuclear Deterrence Theory in the context of the recent standoff between India and Pakistan.

Write a brief note on the 7th NAM Summit in Venezuela.

In what way does the predominance of the USA in the UN funding affect its decision-making?

Evaluate the role of BIMSTEC in multi-sectoral technical and economic cooperation.

Do you think that sustainable development goals are really attainable by 2030?

Examine the significance of the comparative method in political analysis. Discuss its limitations.

20 marks

Explain the reasons for low voter turnout in democratic countries with suitable examples.

5 marks

Evaluate the role of the International Court of Justice in inter-State disputes.

Explain the relevance of the Marxist approach in the context of globalization.

20 marks

Identify the benefits of a multi-polar world.

Discuss the importance of personal data protection in the context of human rights.

How are the rising powers challenging the USA and Western dominance in the IMF and the World Bank?

20 marks

Write an essay on 'New Social Movements' in developing countries.

Is democracy promotion in developing countries a feasible idea?

Examine the role of 'parliamentary diplomacy' in India's foreign policy.

Compare and contrast Non-alignment -0 with Non-alignment 2:0.

How is India pursuing her foreign policy objectives through the IBSA Dialogue Forum (India, Brazil and South Africa)?

How is India responding to the idea of Indo-Pacific?

"The growing closeness between India and Israel will strengthen the cause of Palestine." Comment.

Describe briefly China's 'One Belt One Road (OBOR)' Initiative and analyze India's major concerns. 20 [ P.T.O.

What are the current issues in Brahmaputra River water sharing between India and China?

Analyze the recent trends in India's role in the UN peacekeeping operations.

Examine the increasing significance of maritime security in India's foreign policy.

20 marks

Write a brief note on India's interests in West Asia.

How is the current standoff between the USA and Iran affecting India's energy security?

Evaluate India's vision of a new world order.

20 marks

Critically examine India's position on South China Sea Dispute.

Given the recent developments in the region, do you think that there is a need to change India's 'No First Use (NFU)' nuclear policy?

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

10 marks

Dechne of Political Theory

10 marks

Distributive Justice

10 marks

Substantive Democracy

10 marks

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

10 marks

Critically examine the neo-liberal theory of State.

20 marks

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

Equality means fair treatment rather than equal treatment. Comment.

15 marks

What do you understand by three generations of Human Rights?

Critically examine Machiavelli's views on Democracy.

15 marks

Explain the relationship between power, authority and legitimacy.

15 marks

John Locke is the father of liberalism. Explain.

20 marks

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

15 marks

Critically examine Machiavelli's views on religion and politics.

15 marks

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

10 marks

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

10 marks

New Panchayat Raj is an effective instrument for women empowerment.

10 marks

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

10 marks

Political personalities are more significant than political parties in India.

10 marks

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

20 marks

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

Critically examine the ethnic conflicts in North-East India.

15 marks

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

20 marks

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

15 marks

Discuss asymmetrical federalism in India.

15 marks

Examine the various causes of agrarian crisis in India.

20 marks

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

Describe the changing nature of Comparative Politics. Briefly explain the Political Economy approach to the study of Comparative Politics.

10 marks

Describe the changing nature of the State in the developing societies in the context of inclusive growth in the 21** century.

10 marks

How big a role does identity play in determining political participation in the developing countries? Discuss your answer with suitable illustrations.

10 marks

Bring out the major differences between the Classical Realism of Hans Morgenthau and the Neorealism of Kenneth Waltz.

10 marks

What, according to Joseph Nye, are the major sources of a country's soft power? Discuss its relevance in the contemporary world politics.

Discuss the significance of Non-Aligned Movement as a unique contribution of the Non-Western world to World Politics.

20 marks

Discuss the consequences of Trump's "America First" and Xi's "Chinese Dream" on World Politics.

15 marks

"Some feel Multinational Corporations (MNCs) are a vital new road to economic growth, whereas others feel they perpetuate underdevelopment." Discuss.

Discuss the relevance of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on the security of women in conflict zones.

20 marks

Would you agree that the on-going debates on international environmental politics continue to be marred by a new North-South ideological divide over historical responsibility and developmental model? Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.

15 marks

"Since its inception the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has failed to deliver on its promises." What initiatives should be taken to reinvigorate the organization?

15 marks

Critically examine the notion of "Asian Values" in the context of the on-going debates on human rights.

20 marks

Discuss the implications of the Trump—Kim Singapore Summit on the prospects of denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

15 marks

Critically examine the Functionalist approach to the study of International Relations.

15 marks

Do you agree with the view that the Indian Foreign Policy is increasingly being shaped by the Neoliberal outlook? Elaborate.

10 marks

"India is often said to have a rich strategic culture." Discuss, Io

Evaluate India's stand on the recent KRohingya refugee issue.

10 marks

"India's current foreign policy marks significant qualitative shifts from that. of the previous regimes." Discuss.

10 marks

Analyse the significance of India's Lock East Policy in the light of concerns of the indigenous peoples of North-east India.

India's coalitional diplomacy within the WTO has earned it wide appreciation. What accounts for the success of India's coalitional diplomacy?

20 marks

"India's capacity building programmes under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) has earned much goodwill for it in Africa." Discuss.

15 marks

"India's Research and Information System for Developing Countries" (RIS) is a major initiative in the area of South-South Cooperation. Discuss.

15 marks

Discuss the role of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in promoting India's soft power abroad.

20 marks

Discuss the role of Indian diaspora in promoting Indo-US relations.

15 marks

Discuss the various impediments in India's way to a permanent seat in the Security Council.

15 marks

Do you think that India's capacity building role in Afghanistan has shrunk the strategic space for Pakistan there? Discuss.

20 marks

Critically assess the evolving convergence of India and China in the areas of trade and environment.

15 marks

Do you agree that the growing assertiveness of China is leading to multilayered Indo—Japan relations? Comment.

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According to Sri Aurobindo, Swaraj is a necessary condition for India to accomplish its destined goal

Neo-liberal perspective of State.

20 marks

Hobbesian notion of Political Obligation

Rawls' theory of justice is both contractual and distributive. Examine.

20 marks

Everywhere, inequality is a cause of revolution — Aristotle. Comment.

Define Socialism. Discuss the salient features of Fabian Socialism.

What do you understand by Multiculturalism? Discuss Bhikhu Parekh's views on Multiculturalism.

20 marks

Deliberative democracy does not have its salience without participation and participatory democracy does not have its credence without deliberations. Comment.

Differentiate between Freedom and Liberty. Discuss Marx's notion of freedom.

Political democracy could not last unless social democracy lay at its base - B.R. brief Comment.

20 marks

Write a brief note on The End of History debate.

What do you understand by the notion of Statecraft? Discuss the theory of statecraft as given by Kautilya.

The success of Mahatma Gandhi lay in transforming both political and. non-political movements into a unified nationalist movement.

Right to privacy is an intrinsic part of the right to life.

Indian federation has moved from cooperative federation to competitive federation.

State subvention/funding may be an effective instrument in strengthening electoral democracy in India.

In the post-liberalization era, Indian politics is moving from ascriptive politics to developmental politics.

Differentiate parliamentary supremacy from parliamentary sovereignty. Would you consider the Indian Parliament as a Sovereign Parliament? Examine.

20 marks

Has the 73™ Constitutional Amendment empowered women in panchayats in India? Discuss.

Religion is still an important factor in Indian politics. Discuss.

India has moved from 'one-party dominant system' to 'one-party led coalition'. Discuss.

20 marks

How is the President of India elected? Outline the salient characteristics of the electoral college of the Indian President.

Examine the role of the National Commission for Minorities in preserving, promoting and protecting the rights of minorities in India.

Judiciary has acquired the role of both, a legislature and an executive in recent years. Examine with suitable examples.

20 marks

What do you understand by Green Revolution? Do you think that a Second Green Revolution is needed to adequately address the agrarian challenges in contemporary India? Examine.

Differentiate Moderate Nationalism from Extremist/Militant Nationalism in terms of their objectives and means. 46 P 8, 7 '. P !

Explain the Political-Sociological Approach in the field of comparative politics and discuss its limitations.

Critically examine the Globalisation in the past 25 years from the perspectives of the Western world.

Examine the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) movement in developed societies and how it is affecting the political participation in developing societies.

American President Donald Trump's proposal to withdraw from the 'NAFTA' would bring unforeseen consequences to the regionalisation of world politics. Elaborate.

Give an assessment of the Feminist critique of contemporary global issues.

Is Realist Approach the best method to understand International Relations? Examine this in the context of Classical Realism.

20 marks

How has the development of Global Capitalism changed the nature of socialist economies and developing societies?

Discuss the changing nature of modern state with reference to transnational actors.

15 marks

"The development of advanced missile technology and nuclear threat by North Korea has challenged the American hegemony in South-East Asia." Evaluate the above statement in the context of recent developments in the region.

20 marks

Do you endorse the view that the end of Bipolarity and the rise of multiple regional organisations has made Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) more or less irrelevant?

15 marks

Do you agree with the view that despite the limitations in the functioning of the UN, it has distinguished and unique achievements to its credit?

15 marks

The recent move of USA to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement is a setback in the consensus achieved on protecting the world environment. In this context, assess the future prospectives on climate control.

20 marks

How has 'BREXIT' affected the regionalisation process initiated by European Union and what could be its likely impacts in the regionalisation process of world politics?

15 marks

Examine the World Systems Approach as developed by Immanuel Wallerstein.

15 marks

Examine the Indian National Movement and geographical location of India as determinants of India's foreign policy.

What are the impediments in the development of South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)?

"The Treaty of Perpetual Peace and Friendship between India and Bhutan needs to be revised with more pragmatic, realistic obligations and responsibilities." Comment.

"India has been the largest and consistent country contributing to the UN peacekeepers worldwide." Examine India's role in this perspective.

Has the recent Indo-Israeli relationships given a new dynamics to India's stand on Palestinian statehood?

Suggest measures so that India's partnership with Africa becomes a true symbol of South-South Cooperation, delivering clear-cut economic and political dividends to both sides of the equation.

20 marks

"Despite the differences between India and Pakistan on various issues, Indus Water Treaty has stood the test of times." In the light of this statement, discuss the recent developments over this issue.

15 marks

Analyse the stalled progress of Doha Round of WTO negotiations over the differences between the developed and the developing countries.

15 marks

How is the 'Belt and Road Initiative' of China going to affect India-China relations?

20 marks

The recent differences between India and Russia are the result of misconceptions than facts. Elucidate.

15 marks

Uniting for Consensus' also known as 'Coffee Club' has opposed the claims of India and other countries over permanent membership of the UN Security Council. Point out their major objections.

15 marks

The natural behaviour of India and the United States is likely to serve each other's interests. Hence, a deliberate strategy of dovetailing their efforts will obviously benefit both. Elaborate.

20 marks

Do you subscribe to the idea that in the new evolving Asian dynamics, Japan and India have not only moved closer in economic cooperation, but also in strategic partnership?

15 marks

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has failed to achieve the ultimate objective of Global Nuclear Disarmament. Discuss the deficiency in the

"How would I and my fellow human beings behave if we were to find ourselves in a state of nature, and what does this behaviour tell us about our innate pre- dispositions?" (Thomas Hobbes)

10 marks

The Post-Behavioural Approach.

10 marks

Affirmative Action.

10 marks

"The Political ideology of Globalization is Neo-liberalism." Comment.

20 marks

Discuss Feminist theory of the State.

15 marks

Critically examine John Rawl's argument for democratic equality.

Explain Marx's understanding of Human Essence and Alienation.

"The implementation of human rights is regarded as a matter of changing the conduct of States."" Comment.

15 marks

Discuss Hannah Arendt's analysis of the role of Ideology in modern totalitarian regimes..

20 marks

Explicate the features of Representative Democracy.

15 marks

Critically examine the Radical Humanist perspective on Indian National Movement.

Cultural and Regional differences are the enduring bases on which politics is played out in India.

10 marks

Article 368 does not enable Parliament to alter the basic structure or framework of the Constitution'.

10 marks

The purpuse of the 42nd Constitutional Amendment was to make the economic. and social democracy explicitly visible.

The philosophy and administration of the distribution of powers between Centre and State is required to be re-assessed.

10 marks

Critically examine the politics of Economic growth in India.

20 marks

Comment on the emergence of Backward classes in the Indian Politics.

Discuss the pattern of Political Parties from one dominant party system to coalition politics in national politics.

15 marks

Land reforms have failed in the eradication of rural poverty. Comment.

20 marks

Critically examine the role of Governor in recent times.

15 marks

Discuss the Right to Information and underline challenges being posed before it.

The goal of Good governance will be achieved only by strengthening the grass root level democracy.

20 marks

Examine the objective and role of the National Human Rights Commission.

15 marks

Critically examine the provisions made in the Constitution for the protection of

Tar BAST Critically examine the Marxist aspect of political economy approach to the study of comparative politics.

Comment on the decline of political parties and examine whether new social movements shall be alternative strategy for establishing link between government and society.

Discuss the impact of globalization on the internal functioning of the state.

Critically examine the functional and system approaches to the study of international relations.

"A combination of internal pressures (ethnic and regional forces) and external threats (EU, UN, TNC, global market, etc.) has produced what is commonly referred to as a 'crisis of the nation-state'." Elaborate.

Why does global human security need to be emphasized along with economic security? Explain with examples.

20 marks

Do you endorse that the United Nations needs major changes in its structures and functioning? Suggest the changes for efficient improvements.

15 marks

Discuss the evolution of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons in the post-Cold War period.

"The IMF, World Bank, G-7, GATT and other structures are designed to serve the interests of TNCs, banks and investment firms in a 'new imperial age'." Substantiate with examples of governance of new world order.

20 marks

Examine in brief the rise and fall of the Cold War.

15 marks

How does the regionalism shape the world politics? Explain with examples.

15 marks

Explain the instruments and methods devised for the promotion of national interest.

20 marks

"The notion of balance of power is notoriously full of confusion." In the light of this quotation, do you think that the concept of balance of power is relevant?

15 marks

Do interest groups help to promote democracy or to undermine it? Give your opinion.

15 marks

Which determinant factors play an important role in making India's foreign policy? Illustrate with examples.

Comment on India's contribution to Non-Alignment Movement and its contemporary relevance.

Illustrate the main causes of tension between India and China. Suggest the possibilities of improving relationship.

Critically analyze India's nuclear policy.

"Sometimes we visualize that SAARC's efforts come to halt because of various impediments to regional cooperation." Elaborate with reasonable examples of impediments.

Explain Britain's ouster from EU and bring out its consequences on world economy in general and India in particular.

20 marks

Comment on India's growing relationship with USA in the background of constrained relations between India and China.

Critically analyze China's role in international politics against India's demand for permanent seat in UN Security Council.

Examine the main problems and challenges involved in looking after environmental concerns in world politics.

20 marks

Explain the concept of the North-South divide and suggest how structural inequalities between the high wage, high investment industrial North and low wage, low investment predominantly rural South can be reduced.

Discuss the positive and negative impacts of Soviet Union's disintegration on developing nations.

15 marks

Explain the socio-economic impacts of arms race and identify the obstacles in the way of disarmament.

20 marks

What are the hopes and aspirations of 'Look East Policy' of India? Explain.

15 marks

Discuss the shift of India's foreign policy towards Pakistan in the light of