PSIR Paper 2 UPSC 2022 - Question Paper with Solutions 

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SECTION-A

1. Answer the following in about 150 words each:

PSIR 1a Discuss the main limitations of the comparative method to the study of Political Science. UPSC 2022, 10 Marks

PSIR 1b What are the main challenges faced by the developing countries in the era of globalisation? UPSC 2022, 10 Marks

PSIR 1c Discuss the commonalities between the Marxist and Realist approach to the study of International Politics. UPSC 2022, 10 Marks

PSIR 1d Bipolar structure of the world is more stable than the multipolar one. Comment. UPSC 2022, 10 Marks

PSIR 1e National Interest is an essentially contested concept. Comment. UPSC 2022, 10 Marks

PSIR 2a How has the electoral democracy augmented the participation of people in the democratic process? UPSC 2022, 20 Marks

PSIR 2b Discuss the role of social movements in strengthening the democratic processes in developing societies. UPSC 2022, 15 Marks

PSIR 2c Describe the composition of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Discuss its voluntary jurisdiction. UPSC 2022, 15 Marks

PSIR 3a Critically examine the rise of People's Republic of China (PRC) as a great power and its implications on Asian Political order. UPSC 2022, 20 Marks

PSIR 3b Discuss the conceptual dimensions of collective security. UPSC 2022, 15 Marks

PSIR 3c Discuss the efficacy of global conventions to combat international terrorism. UPSC 2022, 15 Marks

PSIR 4a Identify and evaluate the reasons for deadlock in the WTO negotiations on fisheries between the developing and developed countries. UPSC 2022, 20 Marks

PSIR 4b What is the realist prescription to the States to ensure their survival in an anarchical world ? UPSC 2022, 15 Marks

PSIR 4c Russian-Ukraine crisis has cast a dark shadow on the energy needs of the member states of the European Union (EU). Comment. UPSC 2022, 15 Marks

SECTION-B

5. Answer the following in about 150 words each:

PSIR 5a Peaceful co-existence remains the cornerstone of India's foreign policy. Comment. UPSC 2022, 10 Marks

PSIR 5b Discuss the ways and means to realise greater economic co-operation among the Member States of South Asia. UPSC 2022, 10 Marks

PSIR 5c Discuss the steps required to realise 'hydro-co-operation between India and Bangladesh. UPSC 2022, 10 Marks

PSIR 5d Explain the significance of Basic Exchange and Co-operation Agreement (BECA) for Indo-US strategic relations. UPSC 2022, 10 Marks

PSIR 5e Discuss the role of public diplomacy in the enhancement of India's global standing. UPSC 2022, 10 Marks

PSIR 6a Discuss the relevance of the demand for New International Economic Order (NIEO) in the present era of globalisation. UPSC 2022, 20 Marks

PSIR 6b Critically examine the major factors responsible for a turnaround in the trajectory of India's foreign policy in the post-cold war period. UPSC 2022, 15 Marks

PSIR 6c Discuss the reasons behind India's refusal to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT). UPSC 2022, 15 Marks

PSIR 7a What are the main drivers of India-Japan Strategic and Global Partnership? UPSC 2022, 20 Marks

PSIR 7b What are the implications of 'Look-East' Policy on the north-eastern region of India? UPSC 2022, 15 Marks

PSIR 7c Explain the factors which justify India's claim for a permanent seat at the UN security council. UPSC 2022, 15 Marks

PSIR 8a How does India-Israel bilateral ties reflect the autonomy of India's foreign policy choices? UPSC 2022, 20 Marks

PSIR 8b Discuss the consequences of illegal cross-border migration in India's north-eastern region. UPSC 2022, 15 Marks

PSIR 8c Discuss India's vision of a New World order in the 21st century. UPSC 2022, 15 Marks