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UPSC PSIR Optional 2024

Posted on September 17, 2025 by psir_admin

Paper I SECTION ‘A’ 1. Write approximately 150 words on each of the following. (10×5=50)(a) Behavioural approach to Political Science. [10 Marks](b) Pluralist theory of the State. [10 Marks](c) Locke’s views on Revolution. [10 Marks](d) Decline of Liberalism. [10 Marks](e) Linkage between Power and Hegemony. [10 Marks] 2.(a) Elucidate the meanings inherent in the term […]

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UPSC PSIR Optional 2025

Posted on September 16, 2025 by psir_admin

SECTION ‘A’ 1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: 10×5=50 (a) Explain the Philosophical approach to the study of Political theory. [10] (b) Write a note on the relation between equality and liberty from the multi-cultural perspective. [10] (c) Explain Macpherson’s view on power. [10] (d) Mention the difference between Italian and […]

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Political Theory Meaning and Approaches

Posted on September 16, 2025 by psir_admin

1. Why Politics? • From Greek polis (city-state). Politics is “the art of the possible,” the craft of reconciling differences to reach binding collective decisions. • Aristotle: “Man is by nature a political animal.” • Politics is power-laden—acquiring, retaining, exercising it. Garner’s state-centric maxim—“Political science starts and ends with the state”—now competes with society wide […]

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