THEMATIC TEST-1

POLITICAL SCIENCE & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (OPTIONAL)

INDEX TABLE INSTRUCTIONS
Q.No. Max. Marks Marks Obtained Please read each of the following instructions carefully
1. 10
before attempting questions:
2. 10
3. 10 1. Attempt all the questions.
4. 10
2. Q1 to Q5 are 10 marks short note to be written in 150
5. 10
words each.
6. 15
7. 15 3. Q6 to Q10 are 15 marks, each having choice of two,
8. 15 either of which you can attempt. Mark the one you
9. 15 choose to attempt. (200 words each)
10. 15
4. Do not write out of given margin. All the best.

5. The number of marks carried by a question/part is

indicated against it.

6. Answers must be written in English language

7. Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be

strictly adhered to; failing which marks in the questions
will be deducted.

8. Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential

order. Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be
counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of
the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet
must be clearly struck off.s

Total Marks
Obtained
Evaluator Code
Reviewer Code
Total Attempted
Questions
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PSIR OPTIONAL BY RAHUL PURI P.T.O

Time Allowed: 2 Hours Maximum Marks: 125

MAINS TEST SERIES 2024

(NOVEMBER 2024)

POLITICAL SCIENCE & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

(OPTIONAL)

Thematic Test-1
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PSIR OPTIONAL BY RAHUL PURI P.T.O

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SECTION – A

Q1. Attempt the following questions in 150 words each 10

Write a short note on post behavioural approach to political science.

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Q2. Attempt the following questions in 150 words each 10

Analyse the influence of postmodernism on political theory.

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Q3. Attempt the following questions in 150 words each 10

Write a short note on T H Green’s perspective on Rights.

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Q4. Attempt the following questions in 150 words each 10

Comment on distributive justice.

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Q5. Attempt the following questions in 150 words each 10

Write a short note on equality of opportunity.

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Q6. Critically examine the neo-liberal critique of the welfare state. What are 15
its main arguments and what are the implications for social justice?
(200 words)
Or
Evaluate how Eurocentrism is both the target and motive force of post
colonial theory? (200 words)

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Discuss the communitarian critique of Rawls' theory of justice. How does

Q7. it challenge the liberal emphasis on individual rights and autonomy? 15
(200 words)
Or
Critically evaluate the arguments for and against affirmative action. What
are its potential benefits and drawbacks? (200 words)

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Q8. Critically evaluate the communitarian perspective of justice. (200 words) 15

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Compare the Greek perspective of justice with Rawls theory of justice.
(200 words)

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Commenting on Natural Rights, evaluate the relation between Natural

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rights and human rights. (200 words)
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“Equality is sovereign virtue.” Dworkin. Comment. (200 words)

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Explicating the relation between equality and liberty, evaluate how

Q10. 15
equality is precondition for liberty. (200 words)
Or
Highlighting the centrality of state in the discipline of political science,
comment on Marxist theory of stat. (200 words)

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PSIR (OPTIONAL) : THEMATIC TEST-1

Directions for Qs. No. 1 to 5: Attempt all the following questions in 150
words each:
Q1. Write a short note on post behavioural approach to political science. 10

Q2. Analyse the influence of postmodernism on political theory. 10

Q3. Write a short note on T H Green’s perspective on Rights. 10

Q4. Comment on distributive justice. 10

Q5. Write a short note on equality of opportunity. 10

Q6. Critically examine the neo-liberal critique of the welfare state. What are 15
its main arguments and what are the implications for social justice?
(200 words)
Or
Evaluate how Eurocentrism is both the target and motive force of post
colonial theory? (200 words)

Discuss the communitarian critique of Rawls' theory of justice. How does

Q7. it challenge the liberal emphasis on individual rights and autonomy? 15
(200 words)
Or
Critically evaluate the arguments for and against affirmative action. What
are its potential benefits and drawbacks? (200 words)

Q8. Critically evaluate the communitarian perspective of justice. (200 words) 15

Or
Compare the Greek perspective of justice with Rawls theory of justice.
(200 words)

Commenting on Natural Rights, evaluate the relation between Natural

Q9. 15
rights and human rights. (200 words)
Or
“Equality is sovereign virtue.” Dworkin. Comment. (200 words)

Explicating the relation between equality and liberty, evaluate how

Q10. 15
equality is precondition for liberty. (200 words)
Or
Highlighting the centrality of state in the discipline of political science,
comment on Marxist theory of stat. (200 words)

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