PSIR Paper 2 UPSC 2017 - Question Paper with Solutions 

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SECTION-A

1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each:

PSIR 1a Explain the Political-Sociological Approach in the field of comparative politics and discuss its limitations. UPSC 2017, 10 Marks

PSIR 1b Critically examine the Globalisation in the past 25 years from the perspectives of the Western world. UPSC 2017, 10 Marks

PSIR 1c Examine the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) movement in developed societies and how it is affecting the political participation in developing societies. UPSC 2017, 10 Marks

PSIR 1d American President Donald Trump's proposal to withdraw from the 'NAFTA' would bring unforeseen consequences to the regionalisation of world politics. Elaborate. UPSC 2017, 10 Marks

PSIR 1e Give an assessment of the Feminist critique of contemporary global issues. UPSC 2017, 10 Marks

PSIR 2a Is Realist Approach the best method to understand International Relations? Examine this in the context of Classical Realism. UPSC 2017, 20 Marks

PSIR 2b How has the development of Global Capitalism changed the nature of socialist economies and developing societies? UPSC 2017, 15 Marks

PSIR 2c Discuss the changing nature of modern state with reference to transnational actors. UPSC 2017, 15 Marks

PSIR 3a "The development of advanced missile technology and nuclear threat by North Korea has challenged the American hegemony in South-East Asia." Evaluate the above statement in the context of recent developments in the region. UPSC 2017, 20 Marks

PSIR 3b Do you endorse the view that the end of Bipolarity and the rise of multiple regional organisations has made Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) more or less irrelevant? UPSC 2017, 15 Marks

PSIR 3c Do you agree with the view that despite the limitations in the functioning of the UN, it has distinguished and unique achievements to its credit? UPSC 2017, 15 Marks

PSIR 4a The recent move of USA to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement is a setback in the consensus achieved on protecting the world environment. In this context, assess the future prospectives on climate control. UPSC 2017, 20 Marks

PSIR 4b How has 'BREXIT' affected the regionalisation process initiated by European Union and what could be its likely impacts in the regionalisation process of world politics? UPSC 2017, 15 Marks

PSIR 4c Examine the World Systems Approach as developed by Immanuel Wallerstein. UPSC 2017, 15 Marks

SECTION-B

5. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each:

PSIR 5a Examine the Indian National Movement and geographical location of India as determinants of India's foreign policy. UPSC 2017, 10 Marks

PSIR 5b What are the impediments in the development of South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)? UPSC 2017, 10 Marks

PSIR 5c "The Treaty of Perpetual Peace and Friendship between India and Bhutan needs to be revised with more pragmatic, realistic obligations and responsibilities." Comment. UPSC 2017, 10 Marks

PSIR 5d "India has been the largest and consistent country contributing to the UN peacekeepers worldwide." Examine India's role in this perspective. UPSC 2017, 10 Marks

PSIR 5e Has the recent Indo-Israeli relationships given a new dynamics to India's stand on Palestinian statehood? UPSC 2017, 10 Marks

PSIR 6a Suggest measures so that India's partnership with Africa becomes a true symbol of South-South Cooperation, delivering clear-cut economic and political dividends to both sides of the equation. UPSC 2017, 20 Marks

PSIR 6b "Despite the differences between India and Pakistan on various issues, Indus Water Treaty has stood the test of times." In the light of this statement, discuss the recent developments over this issue. UPSC 2017, 15 Marks

PSIR 6c Analyse the stalled progress of Doha Round of WTO negotiations over the differences between the developed and the developing countries. UPSC 2017, 15 Marks

PSIR 7a How is the 'Belt and Road Initiative' of China going to affect India-China relations? UPSC 2017, 20 Marks

PSIR 7b The recent differences between India and Russia are the result of misconceptions than facts. Elucidate. UPSC 2017, 15 Marks

PSIR 7c 'Uniting for Consensus' also known as 'Coffee Club' has opposed the claims of India and other countries over permanent membership of the UN Security Council. Point out their major objections.

PSIR 8a The natural behaviour of India and the United States is likely to serve each other's interests. Hence, a deliberate strategy of dovetailing their efforts will obviously benefit both. Elaborate. UPSC 2017, 20 Marks

PSIR 8b Do you subscribe to the idea that in the new evolving Asian dynamics, Japan and India have not only moved closer in economic cooperation, but also in strategic partnership? UPSC 2017, 15 Marks

PSIR 8c The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has failed to achieve the ultimate objective of Global Nuclear Disarmament. Discuss the deficiency in the provision of NPT. UPSC 2017, 15 Marks