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Home/PYQs/Political Science & IR (Optional)

Political Science & IR (Optional) — PYQs

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Meaning & Approaches to Political Theory

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Theories of the State (Liberal, Marxist, Pluralist, Feminist)

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Justice: Rawls' Theory & Communitarian Critiques

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Equality, Freedom & Affirmative Action

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Rights: Meaning, Theories & Human Rights

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Democracy: Classical, Representative & Deliberative Models

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Power, Hegemony, Ideology & Legitimacy

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Political Ideologies: Liberalism, Socialism, Marxism, Fascism

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Gandhism & Feminism as Political Ideologies

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Indian Political Thought (Dharmashastra, Arthashastra, Buddhist)

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Modern Indian Thinkers (Gandhi, Ambedkar, Aurobindo, Roy)

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Western Political Thought (Plato to Arendt)

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Indian Nationalism & Freedom Struggle

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Constitutional Features: Preamble, Rights & Directive Principles

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Union & State Government Structures

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Federalism & Centre-State Relations

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Grassroots Democracy: Panchayati Raj & Municipal Government

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Party System, Coalition Politics & Elections

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Social Movements in India

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Approaches to Comparative Politics

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State in Capitalist & Socialist Systems

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Political Representation & Participation

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Globalization: Responses in Developed & Developing Countries

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Approaches to IR (Realist, Idealist, Marxist, Functionalist)

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National Interest, Security & Power

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Balance of Power, Deterrence & World Order

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Non-Aligned Movement: Phases & Relevance

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International Economic Order (Bretton Woods to WTO)

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United Nations: Role, Reform & Specialized Agencies

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Regional Organizations (EU, ASEAN, SAARC)

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Contemporary Issues: Terrorism, Nuclear Proliferation, Environment

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India's Foreign Policy: Determinants & Institutions

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India's Relations with Major Powers & South Asia

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