PSIR Answer Writing Module 2022

Test 3

Time Allowed: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Max Marks: 120

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Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. All questions are for 15 marks each.
3. Word limit for each question is 200 words.
4. Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the admission
Certificate, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the booklet in
the space provided.
5. Content of the answer is more important than its length.
6. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-Cum-Answer
Booklet must be clearly struck off.
7. All parts of the question should be written at one place itself.
8. Filling all the details in BLOCK LETTERS is mandatory.

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Que.1 “Since the society is federal , authority should also be federal.” (Laski).
Discuss.(200 words, 15 Marks)

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Que.2
In many respects , fascism constituted the revolt against the ideas and
values that had dominated the western political thought since French
Revolution. Critically Examine. (200 words, 15 Marks)

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Que.3 Define ‘personal is political ’. To what extent you support the argument of
radical feminist that gender divisions are the most fundamental and
politically significant ? (200 words, 15 Marks)

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Que.4 To what extent do you agree that since the late 20th century we see the end
of socialism as a meaningful ideological force? What can be the
implications of the widening gulf due to globalization , on future of
socialism ? (200 words, 15 Marks)

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Que.5 Critically examine the relevance of the relative autonomy theory of the
state. (200 words, 15 Marks)

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Que.6 Analyse the impact of globalization on the functioning of the sovereignty of
the state . In What way covid crisis alters the equation ? (200 words, 15
Marks)

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Que.7 The central pillars of Neo-liberalism are market and individuals . Do you
agree? To what extent you support the neo-liberal idea of rolling back of
the state and unregulated capitalism as a solution to address poverty in
developing countries like India? (200 words, 15 Marks)

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Que.8 Do you think liberals have a coherent view of the state ? Is liberal democracy
the final solution to the problem of political organization? (200 words, 15
Marks)

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 PSIR Answer Writing Module 2022
Test 3
Test Syllabus :
• Political Ideologies : Liberalism,Socialism, Marxism, Fascism, Gandhism
and Feminism. ,
• Theories of state : Liberal, Neo-liberal, Marxist, Pluralist, post-colonial
and Feminist.

1. “Since the society is federal , authority should also be federal.” (Laski).

Discuss.
2. In many respects , fascism constituted the revolt against the ideas and
values that had dominated the western political thought since French
Revolution. Critically Examine.
3. Define ‘personal is political ’. To what extent you support the argument of
radical feminist that gender divisions are the most fundamental and
politically significant ?
4. To what extent do you agree that since the late 20th century we see the end
of socialism as a meaningful ideological force? What can be the implications
of the widening gulf due to globalization , on future of socialism ?
5. Critically examine the relevance of the relative autonomy theory of the
state .
6. Analyse the impact of globalization on the functioning of the sovereignty of
the state . In What way covid crisis alters the equation ?
7. The central pillars of Neo-liberalism are market and individuals . Do you
agree? To what extent you support the neo-liberal idea of rolling back of
the state and unregulated capitalism as a solution to address poverty in
developing countries like India?
8. Do you think liberals have a coherent view of the state ? Is liberal
democracy the final solution to the problem of political organization?
Tips for Writing Good Answers:-
1. Read the question carefully and at least 3-4 times.
2. Note down concepts, facts, examples, keywords related to the question.
3. Draw a rough outline of the flow.
4. Pay adequate attention to the introduction and conclusion.
5. Introduction must offer your brief interpretation of the question and how you propose to
develop it.
6. Conclusion must summarize your response to the question.
7. Make sure answer is
a. Logical and coherent
b. Clear connection between sentences and paragraphs.
c. Written correctly giving adequate compatibility to your expression, style and
presentation
d. Do not exceed the word limit
e. Write neatly
f. Underline points you wish to emphasize.