{"id":1902,"date":"2022-04-20T05:42:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T05:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta.edukemy.net\/blog\/?p=1902"},"modified":"2023-11-17T07:29:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T07:29:32","slug":"political-science-and-international-relations-paper-1-cse-mains-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-science-and-international-relations-paper-1-cse-mains-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"CSE Mains 2021 &#8211; Political Science and International Relations: Paper 1 | Edukemy Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy-v2-assets.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blogs\/TznKHbd33vjyx5DBp1sptBaS3OHTWUbMZ69muWql.png\" alt=\"psir optional paper 1 for upsc mains\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Political Science and International Relations Paper 1 encompasses a comprehensive exploration of the foundational concepts and theories that underpin the understanding of political systems and global relations. This examination typically delves into the fundamental principles of political science, including the nature of the state, governance structures, and political ideologies. Students are often required to demonstrate a nuanced comprehension of key political thinkers and their contributions to political thought. Moreover, the examination may extend its focus to the dynamics of international relations, probing into the complexities of state interactions, diplomacy, and global governance. Topics such as international organizations, conflict resolution, and the role of non-state actors in shaping global affairs may also be covered. Through this examination, students are not only expected to showcase a theoretical grasp of political concepts but also to apply these theories to analyze real-world political scenarios and international events. Ultimately, Political Science and International Relations Paper 1 serves as a crucial platform for students to develop a well-rounded understanding of the intricate tapestry of political dynamics both domestically and on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fbd8181dd20\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fbd8181dd20\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-science-and-international-relations-paper-1-cse-mains-2021\/#Political_Science_and_International_Relations_PSIR_Paper_1\" title=\"Political Science and International Relations (PSIR): Paper 1\">Political Science and International Relations (PSIR): Paper 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-science-and-international-relations-paper-1-cse-mains-2021\/#Section_A_%E2%80%93\" title=\"Section A &#8211;\">Section A &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-science-and-international-relations-paper-1-cse-mains-2021\/#SECTION_%E2%80%98B_%E2%80%93_Answer_the_following_in_about_150_words_each\" title=\"SECTION \u2018B\u2019 &#8211; Answer the following in about 150 words each:\">SECTION \u2018B\u2019 &#8211; Answer the following in about 150 words each:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-science-and-international-relations-paper-1-cse-mains-2021\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-science-and-international-relations-paper-1-cse-mains-2021\/#Q_What_is_the_distinction_between_political_science_and_international_relations\" title=\"Q: What is the distinction between political science and international relations?\">Q: What is the distinction between political science and international relations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-science-and-international-relations-paper-1-cse-mains-2021\/#Q_How_do_political_ideologies_shape_government_policies\" title=\"Q: How do political ideologies shape government policies?\">Q: How do political ideologies shape government policies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-science-and-international-relations-paper-1-cse-mains-2021\/#Q_Explain_the_concept_of_sovereignty_and_its_relevance_in_the_contemporary_international_system\" title=\"Q: Explain the concept of sovereignty and its relevance in the contemporary international system.\">Q: Explain the concept of sovereignty and its relevance in the contemporary international system.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-science-and-international-relations-paper-1-cse-mains-2021\/#Q_Discuss_the_impact_of_globalization_on_state_sovereignty\" title=\"Q: Discuss the impact of globalization on state sovereignty.\">Q: Discuss the impact of globalization on state sovereignty.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-science-and-international-relations-paper-1-cse-mains-2021\/#Q_How_do_international_institutions_contribute_to_conflict_resolution_and_peacebuilding\" title=\"Q: How do international institutions contribute to conflict resolution and peacebuilding?\">Q: How do international institutions contribute to conflict resolution and peacebuilding?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-science-and-international-relations-paper-1-cse-mains-2021\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-science-and-international-relations-paper-1-cse-mains-2021\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Political_Science_and_International_Relations_PSIR_Paper_1\"><\/span>Political Science and International Relations (PSIR): Paper 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong>: 3 Hrs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maximum marks:<\/strong> 250<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are Eight questions divided into TWO SECTIONS. Candidates have to attempt FIVE questions in all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted by choosing at least ONE question from each section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_A_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><strong>Section A &#8211; <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Comment on the following in about 150 words each:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Feminist Critique of the State. (10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Affirmative action (10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Equality of outcome as a political idea (10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Tools of legitimization of the state (10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(e) J.S.Mill\u2019s idea of women&#8217;s suffrage (10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) How has Rawls enriched the idea of Justice in liberalism? (20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Examine the Importance of the Behavioural Approach in political theory. What led to its decline? (15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Can there be a universal conception of human rights? Give your arguments. (15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Explain the Aristotelian view of politics. To what extent do you think it has contributed to the development of modern-day constitutional democracies? (20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) \u201cWhen a nation becomes devoid of arts and learning, it invites poverty.\u201d (Sir Syed Ahmed Khan). In the light of this statement, assess the role of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan as a reformer in Modern India. (15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) \u201cPolitical ideology is primarily concerned with the allocation and utilization of power.\u201d Comment. (15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Do you think Buddhist traditions have lent a greater ethical foundation to ancient Indian political thought? Give your arguments. (20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Marx\u2019s concept of \u2018alienation\u2019 is an essential part of reality in capitalism. Explain. (15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) \u201cFree and fair deliberation is the key to the foundation of democracy\u201d. Explain. (15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SECTION_%E2%80%98B_%E2%80%93_Answer_the_following_in_about_150_words_each\"><\/span><strong>SECTION \u2018B\u2019 &#8211; Answer the following in about 150 words each:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) The Constitution of India is a product of a historical process, rich with constitutional antecedents\u201d. Comment. (10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) The Constitutional makers faced the great task of forging a common national identity in the face of unparallel social and cultural diversity in India.\u201d Comment. (10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Mention the founding principles that define India\u2019s Constitution. (10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Analyse the Marxist perspective of the nature of the Indian National Movement. (10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(e) Underline the significance of the first constitutional amendment. (10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) \u201cConstitutionally reconciling the Fundamental Rights with the Directive Principles of the State Policy has led to frequent amendments of the constitution and judicial interventions.\u201d Comment. (20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) The role of the President of India becomes more significant during a minority government and a coalition government. Explain. (15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Do you think that despite having significant limitations the Panchayati Raj Institutions have strengthened the process of democratic decentralization? Give your views. (15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) The Indian party system is shaped by a complex interaction of the country\u2019s federal structure, electoral system, and social cleavages\u201d. Explain. (20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 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. (15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) What explains India\u2019s modest improvements in social development outcomes even as the rate of growth has accelerated since the initiation of economic reforms? (15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) \u201cThe success of electoral democracy can partly be attributed to the status and role of the Election Commission of India.\u201d Explain (20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Examine the evolution of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India as a constitutional court. (15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Explain how caste as a social category is also becoming a political category in the democratic politics of India. (15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_distinction_between_political_science_and_international_relations\"><\/span>Q: <strong>What is the distinction between political science and international relations?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: Political science primarily focuses on the study of government structures, political systems, and domestic politics, while international relations delves into the interactions between states, international organizations, and global issues. While both fields are interconnected, political science tends to emphasize the national level, whereas international relations explores the global arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_do_political_ideologies_shape_government_policies\"><\/span>Q: <strong>How do political ideologies shape government policies?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: Political ideologies serve as frameworks of ideas and values that influence the formulation of government policies. Whether liberal, conservative, socialist, or other ideologies, they guide policymakers in determining the role of the state, economic policies, and the distribution of resources. Understanding the relationship between political ideologies and policy decisions is crucial in analyzing governance structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Explain_the_concept_of_sovereignty_and_its_relevance_in_the_contemporary_international_system\"><\/span><strong>Q: Explain the concept of sovereignty and its relevance in the contemporary international system.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: Sovereignty refers to the supreme authority of a state to govern itself without external interference. In the contemporary international system, the concept of sovereignty is both challenged and reinforced. While globalization and international organizations promote interdependence, states still assert their sovereignty in areas such as national security and internal affairs. This tension between global cooperation and state autonomy is a key dynamic in today&#8217;s international relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Discuss_the_impact_of_globalization_on_state_sovereignty\"><\/span>Q: <strong>Discuss the impact of globalization on state sovereignty.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: Globalization, characterized by increased interconnectedness in economic, political, and cultural domains, has profound implications for state sovereignty. The movement of capital, information, and people across borders challenges traditional notions of state control. States must navigate the tension between participating in the global economy and maintaining control over their internal affairs. This dynamic is a central theme in contemporary discussions within international relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_do_international_institutions_contribute_to_conflict_resolution_and_peacebuilding\"><\/span>Q: <strong>How do international institutions contribute to conflict resolution and peacebuilding?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: International institutions, such as the United Nations, play a vital role in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. They provide platforms for diplomatic negotiations, peacekeeping missions, and the establishment of norms and rules to guide state behavior. Analyzing the effectiveness of these institutions requires an understanding of their structures, functions, and the challenges they face in addressing conflicts and promoting global peace and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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