Political Science & IR (PSIR) PYQ Solved Papers IAS Mains Exam

Chronicle Political Science & International Relations 2011-2024 IAS Mains Optional Subject Previous Years Questions ( PYQ ) Solved Papers for UPSC & State PSCs

About the book & Content

Importance of Political Science & International Relations:

Political Science is not a very technical subject hence a candidate can master this subject without any prior knowledge. Due to the overlapping nature of Political Science with the general studies papers, especially GS Paper II (many topics in this optional are related to current affairs), it helps in integrated study for prelims and mains preparation and saves a lot of time during the preparation process.

Further, knowledge about polity and international relations helps in the UPSC interview. This is because of the strong linkage of polity and IR with current affairs. An understanding of political theories also helps candidates present their views better and in a more convincing manner.

So, overall this book is an ideal companion for you going to appear for the Mains examination. To help the aspirants to get acclaimed with the pattern and trend of the exam, this book is a valuable gift to our readers.

Answer Writing Approach Adopted in this Book:

1. Elaborative approach adopted while writing these answers to arm you with relevant knowledge related to all aspects of a particular topic.
2. Additional information provided in most of the answers by covering all dimensions.
3. This will enrich your knowledge of the topics, enabling you to write better answers in future.

This book will help you in answer writing practice in two ways: ·

1. You may use this book as a source of reference for the topics and write answers in your own unique way.
2. You may write answers to previous years’ questions and compare them with the standard answers provided in this book.

In this book we have published UPSC CSE Main Exam Previous Years (2011-2024) Solved Papers. The book contains answers of all the questions asked in the Mains Examinations, strictly adhering to the latest syllabus. The questions are segregated chapter-wise as follows:

Table of Contents - Political Science & International Relations Optional for UPS & State PCS Exams:

• IAS Main Exam 2024 PSIR Solved Paper-I
• IAS Main Exam 2024 PSIR Solved Paper-II
• IAS Main Exam 2023 PSIR Solved Paper-I
• IAS Main Exam 2023 PSIR Solved Paper-II

POLITICAL THEORY & INDIAN POLITICS FOR UPSC

1. Political Theory
2. Theories of the State
3. Justice
4. Equality
5. Rights
6. Democracy
7. Concept of Power
8. Political Ideologies
9. Indian Political Thought
10. Western Political Thought

INDIAN GOVERNMENT & POLITICS FOR UPSC

1. Indian Nationalism
2. Perspectives on Indian National Movement
3. Making of the Indian Constitution
4. Salient Features of the Indian Constitution
5. Principal Organs of the Union Government
6. Principal Organs of the State Government
7. Grassroots Democracy
8. Statutory Institutions/Commissions
9. Federalism
10. Planning and Economic Development
11. Caste, Religion and Ethnicity in Indian Politics
12. Party System
13. Social Movements

COMPARATIVE POLITICAL ANALYSIS & INTERNATIONAL POLITICS FOR UPSC

1. Comparative Politics
2. State in Comparative Perspective
3. Politics of Representation and Participation
4. Globalisation
5. Approaches to the Study of International Relations
6. Key Concepts in International Relations
7. Changing International Political
8. Evolution of the International Economic System
9. United Nations
10. Regionalisation of World Politics
11. Contemporary Global Concerns

INDIA & THE WORLD FOR UPSC

1. India’s Contribution to the Non-Alignment Movement
2. India and South Asia
3. Impediments to Regional Co-operation
4. India and the global South
5. India and the Global Centres of Power
6. India and the UN
7. India & the Nuclear Question
8. Recent Developments in Indian Foreign Policy