PSIR Optional

BPSC Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) optional

Without a deapth understanding of the BPSC Optional subject. it's very risky to think about passing optional subject on the basis of GS study , as BPSC Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) optional subjects include political thinking and other topics. Furthermore, BPSC PSIR optional subjects demand in-depth knowledge , so qualifying scores can only be achieved based on thorough understanding and conceptual clarity.

Some advantages of choosing PSIR as your BPSC Optional Subject are as follows:

• Interest and Passion: Opting for PSIR allows you to study a subject you are genuinely interested in, making the learning process more engaging and productive.
• Scoring Potential: PSIR is known for its potential to yield high scores. Its well-structured syllabus allows for concise and analytical answers, which can enhance your exam performance.
• Overlapping with General Studies: There's a significant overlap between the PSIR syllabus and in areas like Indian Polity, International Relations, and Governance of GS Paper for Prelims and GS II For Mains.
• Availability of Study Material: There is a wealth of study material available for Political Science, ranging from textbooks to coaching classes. This abundance of resources simplifies your preparation process.
• Relevant Current Affairs: PSIR is a dynamic subject closely tied to current political and international events. Studying it helps you stay updated with current affairs, a crucial aspect of the BPSC exam.
• Interdisciplinary Nature: PSIR is an interdisciplinary subject, drawing from fields like history, sociology, economics, and law. This interdisciplinary approach enriches your understanding of governance and politics, providing a broader perspective.

Our Faculty for PSIR OPTIONAL

Renowned, Ex. Assistant Professor Neeraj Ruhil Sir has authored multiple papers and reports centred on socio-economic affairs, governance, and political research. He is highly Experienced, Expert and Senior Faculty of Political Science. He is the life Member of IPAA. His guidance and Experienced make subject more Engaging. Neeraj Ruhil Sir's Exam Oriented Approach make you more confidant you in BPSC Exams.

Through his guidance, many aspirants have excelled in PSIR Optional Papers. Furthermore, he is very interactive with the students and personally guides every student. He resolves doubts and queries ensuring that students get a clear understanding of each and every topic thoroughly.

POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATION RELATIONS

Section-I

Part-A

POLITICAL THEORY:

1. Main feature of ancient Indian Political Thought ; Manu and Kautilya; Ancient Greek thought Plato. Aristotle; General characteristics of European medieval political thought; St. Thomas Aquinas, Marsiglip of padua; Machavelli. Hobbes, Locke. Montesq-uien, Rousseau, Bentham, J.S. Mill, T.H.Green, Hegal Marx, Lenin and Mao-se Tung.

2. Nature and scope of political Science; Growth of political Science as a discipline. Traditional Vs. Contemporary approaches; Behaviourlism and Post-behavioural development; Systems theory and other recent approaches to political analysis, Marxist approach to political analysis.

3. The emergence and nature of the modern State: Sovereignty; Monistic and Pluralistic analysis of sovereignty; Power Authority and Legitimacy.

4. Political obligation: Resistance and Revolution; Rights, Liberty, Equality, Justice.

5. Theory of Democracy.

6. Liberalism, Evolutionary Socialism (Democratic and Febian); Marxian Socialism; Fascism.

Part- B

GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS WITH SPECIAL REFFRENCE TO INDIA.

1. Approaches to the study of Comparative Politics; Traditional, Structural Functional approach.
2. Political Institution; The Legislature, Executive and Judiciary; Parties and Pressure Groups; Theories of party system. Lenin, Michels and Duverger; Electoral System; Bureaucracy- weber’s view and Modern critiques of weber.
3. Political Process: Political Socialisation, Modernçation and Communication; the nature of the non-western Political Process; A general study of the Constitutional and Political Problems affecting Afro-Asian Societies.
4. Indian Political system:(a) The Roots; colonialism and nationalism in India; A general Study of modern Indian Social and Political thought; Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Dadabhai Nauroji, Tilak, Sri Aurobindo, Iqbal, jinnah, Gandhi, B.R.Ambedkar, M.N.Roy, Nehru and Jay Prakash Narain. (b) The Structure: Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles; Union Government; Parliament, Cabinet, Supreme Court and Judicial Review; Indian Federalism Centre-State relation, State Government role of the Governor; Panchayati Raj, Panchayati Raj System in Bihar. (c) The Functioning: Class and Caste in Indian Politics, Politics of regionalism, linguism and Communalism. Problems of Secularçation of the Policy and national intergration . Political elities; the changing Composition; Political Parties and Political Participation; Planning and Developmental administration, Socio-economic changes and its impact on Indian democracy, Regionalism with Special reference to Jharkhand Movement in Bihar.