{"id":9198,"date":"2023-09-12T10:05:07","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T10:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=9198"},"modified":"2023-12-26T07:43:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-26T07:43:59","slug":"psir-optional-previous-year-paper-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/psir-optional-previous-year-paper-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC MAINS 2019 &#8211; PSIR Optional Previous Year Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-daily-answer-writing-program-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"9928\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-08_20-07-11-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-08_20-07-11-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-08_20-07-11-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-08_20-07-11-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-08_20-07-11-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-08_20-07-11-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-08_20-07-11-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-08_20-07-11.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/100-most-probable-questions-answers-for-gs-mains-202324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"9929\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-08_20-07-02-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9929 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-08_20-07-02-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-08_20-07-02-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-08_20-07-02-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-08_20-07-02-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-08_20-07-02-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-08_20-07-02-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-08_20-07-02.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Main Examination is a rigorous and comprehensive assessment that plays a pivotal role in selecting candidates for various prestigious civil services in India. The Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) optional paper in the UPSC Mains examination is particularly significant, testing candidates&#8217; understanding of political theories, governance structures, and global affairs. The UPSC Mains 2019 PSIR Optional Previous Year Paper serves as a valuable resource for aspirants preparing for the exam, offering insights into the examination pattern, question trends, and the depth of knowledge required. Analyzing and mastering this paper is crucial for candidates aiming to excel in the PSIR optional subject and, by extension, enhance their overall performance in the UPSC Main Examination.<\/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-69d6e79da48fb\" 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-69d6e79da48fb\"  \/><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\/psir-optional-previous-year-paper-2019\/#Paper_%E2%80%93_1\" title=\"Paper &#8211; 1\">Paper &#8211; 1<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/psir-optional-previous-year-paper-2019\/#Section_%E2%80%93_A\" title=\"Section &#8211; A\">Section &#8211; A<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/psir-optional-previous-year-paper-2019\/#Section_%E2%80%93_B\" title=\"Section &#8211; B\">Section &#8211; B<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/psir-optional-previous-year-paper-2019\/#Paper_%E2%80%93_2\" title=\"Paper &#8211; 2\">Paper &#8211; 2<\/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\/psir-optional-previous-year-paper-2019\/#Section_%E2%80%93_A-2\" title=\"Section &#8211; A\">Section &#8211; A<\/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\/psir-optional-previous-year-paper-2019\/#Section_%E2%80%93_B-2\" title=\"Section &#8211; B\">Section &#8211; B<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/psir-optional-previous-year-paper-2019\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/psir-optional-previous-year-paper-2019\/#Q_How_important_is_conceptual_clarity_in_the_PSIR_optional_paper\" title=\"Q: How important is conceptual clarity in the PSIR optional paper?\">Q: How important is conceptual clarity in the PSIR optional paper?<\/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\/psir-optional-previous-year-paper-2019\/#Q_How_can_one_effectively_manage_time_while_answering_PSIR_optional_questions_in_UPSC_Mains\" title=\"Q: How can one effectively manage time while answering PSIR optional questions in UPSC Mains?\">Q: How can one effectively manage time while answering PSIR optional questions in UPSC Mains?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/psir-optional-previous-year-paper-2019\/#Q_Are_contemporary_issues_important_in_the_PSIR_optional_paper_or_should_the_focus_be_on_traditional_topics\" title=\"Q: Are contemporary issues important in the PSIR optional paper, or should the focus be on traditional topics?\">Q: Are contemporary issues important in the PSIR optional paper, or should the focus be on traditional topics?<\/a><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\/psir-optional-previous-year-paper-2019\/#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><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paper_%E2%80%93_1\"><\/span>Paper &#8211; 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_%E2%80%93_A\"><\/span>Section &#8211; A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Comment on the following in about 150 words each: 10&#215;5=50 marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(a) Resurgence of political theory. 10 marks <\/li><li>(b) Pluralist theory of the State.10 marks <\/li><li>(c) End of Ideology debate.10 marks<\/li><li>(d) Deliberative democracy. 10 marks<\/li><li>(e) M. K. Gandhi&#8217;s concept of Swaraj.10 marks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(a)Explain Aristotle&#8217;s critique of Plato&#8217;s Idealism. 20 marks <\/li><li>(b) Examine communitarian perspectives on justice. 15 marks<\/li><li>(c) Compare negative and positive concepts of liberty. 15 marks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(a) According to Gramsci, &#8216;hegemony is primarily based on the organization of consent.&#8217; Comment. 20 marks<\/li><li>(b) Discuss Kautilya&#8217;s views on the elements of the State.15 marks<\/li><li>(c) Distinguish between liberal feminism and radical feminism. 15 marks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(a) Critically examine Hannah Arendt&#8217;s conceptual triad of labour, work and action. 20 marks<\/li><li>(b) Discuss the doctrine of &#8216;rights as trumps&#8217;. 15 marks<\/li><li>(c) What is the contemporary relevance of Marxism? 15 marks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_%E2%80%93_B\"><\/span><strong>Section &#8211; B<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Comment on the following in about 150 words each: 50&#215;5=50 marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(a) Unity and integrity of India was perhaps the single uppermost factor in the minds of the Constitution makers. Comment. 10<\/li><li>(b) Dalit perspective on Indian national movement. Discuss.<\/li><li>(c) Despite constitutional mandate the Inter-State Council has not come of age. Discuss.<\/li><li>(d) Political decentralization has not been matched by administrative decentralization at the grassroots level. Explain<\/li><li>(e) Write short note on the significance of the Chipko Movement.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>6. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(a) National movement in India was anti-imperialist and increasingly radical in its socio-economic and political programs. Discuss.<\/li><li>(b) What has been the political fallout of the Green Revolution in India? Explain.<\/li><li>(c) The changing socio-economic profile of our legislators does not augur well for the health of Indian democracy. Comment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>7. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(a) Development has overshadowed the influence of caste in electoral behaviour in recent elections. Discuss.<\/li><li>(b) 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.<\/li><li>(c) Discuss, in brief, the role of the National Commission for women. Do you think it is a toothless organization?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(a) \u201cThe basic structure doctrine is implicit in the Indian Constitution; the Supreme Court has only given it an explicit form.&#8221; Comment.<\/li><li>(b) Prime Minister&#8217;s Office (PMO) has emerged as the most powerful institution in India. Discuss. <\/li><li>(c) Comment on the relevance of the Directive Principles of State Policy in an era of liberalization and globalization<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paper_%E2%80%93_2\"><\/span>Paper &#8211; 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_%E2%80%93_A-2\"><\/span>Section &#8211; A <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Q1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: 10&#215;5=50 marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(a) Discuss the utility of Nuclear Deterrence Theory in the context of the recent standoff between India and Pakistan. 10 marks<\/li><li>(b) Write a brief note on the 17th NAM Summit in Venezuela. 10 marks<\/li><li>(c) In what way does the predominance of the USA in the UN funding affect its decision-making? 10 marks<\/li><li>(d) Evaluate the role of BIMSTEC in multi-sectoral technical and economic cooperation. 10 marks<\/li><li>(e) Do you think that sustainable development goals are really attainable by 2030? 10 marks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Q2. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(a) Examine the significance of the comparative method in political analysis. Discuss its limitations. 20 marks<\/li><li>(b) Explain the reasons for low voter turnout in democratic countries with suitable examples. 15 marks<\/li><li>(c) Evaluate the role of the International Court of Justice in inter-State disputes. 15 marks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Q3. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(a) Explain the relevance of the Marxist approach in the context of globalization. 20 marks<\/li><li>(b) Identify the benefits of a multi-polar world. 15 marks<\/li><li>(c) Discuss the importance of personal data protection in the context of human rights. 15 marks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Q4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(a) How are the rising powers challenging the USA and Western dominance in the IMF and the World Bank? 20 marks<\/li><li>(b) Write an essay on &#8216;New Social Movements in developing countries.15 marks<\/li><li>(c) Is democracy promotion in developing countries a feasible idea? 15 marks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_%E2%80%93_B-2\"><\/span>Section &#8211; B<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Q5. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: 10&#215;5=50 marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(a) Examine the role of &#8216;parliamentary diplomacy&#8217; in India&#8217;s foreign policy. 10 marks<\/li><li>(b) Compare and contrast Non-alignment 1.0 with Non-alignment 2.0. 10 marks<\/li><li>(c) How is India pursuing her foreign policy objectives through the IBSA Dialogue Forum (India, Brazil and South Africa)? 10 marks<\/li><li>(d) How is India responding to the idea of Indo-Pacific?10 marks<\/li><li>(e) &#8220;The growing closeness between India and Israel will strengthen the cause of Palestine.&#8221; Comment. 10 marks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Q6. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(a) Describe briefly China&#8217;s &#8216;One Belt One Road (OBOR)&#8217; Initiative and analyze India&#8217;s major concerns. 20 marks<\/li><li>(b) What are the current issues in Brahmaputra River water sharing between India and China? 15 marks<\/li><li>(c) Analyze the recent trends in India&#8217;s role in the UN peacekeeping operations. 15 marks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Q7. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(a) Examine the increasing significance of maritime security in India&#8217;s foreign policy. 20 marks<\/li><li>(b) Write a brief note on India&#8217;s interests in West Asia. 15 marks<\/li><li>(c) How is the current standoff between the USA and Iran affecting India&#8217;s energy security? 15 marks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Q8. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(a) Evaluate India&#8217;s vision of a new world order. 20 marks<\/li><li>(b) Critically examine India&#8217;s position on South China Sea Dispute. 15 marks<\/li><li>(c) Given the recent developments in the region, do you think that there is a need to change India&#8217;s &#8216;No First Use (NFU)&#8217; nuclear policy?15 marks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (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_How_important_is_conceptual_clarity_in_the_PSIR_optional_paper\"><\/span><strong>Q: How important is conceptual clarity in the PSIR optional paper?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Conceptual clarity is crucial in the PSIR optional paper. UPSC tends to focus on candidates&#8217; understanding of political theories, international relations concepts, and their ability to apply these to real-world scenarios. A clear and precise expression of ideas is highly valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_can_one_effectively_manage_time_while_answering_PSIR_optional_questions_in_UPSC_Mains\"><\/span><strong>Q: How can one effectively manage time while answering PSIR optional questions in UPSC Mains?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Time management is key in the PSIR optional paper. Candidates should allocate time wisely, giving sufficient time to each question based on its marks weightage. It&#8217;s advisable to begin with questions you are most confident about to secure those marks and then move on to more challenging ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Are_contemporary_issues_important_in_the_PSIR_optional_paper_or_should_the_focus_be_on_traditional_topics\"><\/span><strong>Q: Are contemporary issues important in the PSIR optional paper, or should the focus be on traditional topics?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The PSIR optional paper usually includes a mix of questions covering both traditional and contemporary topics. 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