PSIR Answer Writing Module – Target 2024

Test 12

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
What are the major types of party system. Discuss the merits and demerits
of multi-party system. (200 words, 15 Marks)

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What do you understand by the 3rd Wave of democratizations? Analyse the
transitions towards democracy in post-cold war world order. (200 words, 15
Marks)

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Que.3 Define nation states identify the process of the evolution and the changing
nature of nation states in post-colonial societies. (200 words, 15 Marks)

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Que.4 Define electoral system distinguish between the majoritarian systems and
proportional representations. Which one is more democratic and why?
(200 words, 15 Marks)

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Que.5 What is new institutionalism? How new institutionalism differs from old
institutionalism? (200 words, 15 Marks)

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Que.6 What do you understand by Eurocentrism? Highlight its impact on the
evolution of the comparative politics. (200 words, 15 Marks)

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Que.7 What are the core concepts evolved in systems approach what its strength
and weaknesses? (200 words, 15 Marks)

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 Globalisation has confronted the countries with profound challenges as
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well as opportunities. Discuss. (200 words, 15 Marks)

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 PSIR Answer Writing Module - Target 2024
Test 12

1. What are the major types of party system. Discuss the merits and
demerits of multi-party system.
2. What do you understand by the 3rd Wave of democratizations? Analyse
the transitions towards democracy in post-cold war world order.
3. Define nation states identify the process of the evolution and the
changing nature of nation states in post-colonial societies.
4. Define electoral system distinguish between the majoritarian systems
and proportional representations. Which one is more democratic and
why?
5. What is new institutionalism? How new institutionalism differs from old
institutionalism?
6. What do you understand by Eurocentrism? Highlight its impact on the
evolution of the comparative politics.
7. What are the core concepts evolved in systems approach what its
strength and weaknesses?
8. Globalisation has confronted the countries with profound challenges as
well as opportunities. Discuss.
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.