UGC NET Paper 2 tests the single subject you registered for, at 100 questions and 200 marks. This Political Science paper covers political theory, Indian government and politics, comparative politics, international relations and public administration. There is no negative marking, so every question is worth an attempt.
Questions
100 subject MCQs
Total marks
200
Marking
No negative marking
Duration
2 hours
These are practice questions, not official papers. Report unclear questions through the in-test report control; a report does not guarantee an immediate correction.
How to use this practice
Revise concepts alongside the thinkers, institutions and historical settings that shape them. Compare competing theoretical positions, then connect Indian government, comparative politics, public administration and international relations without collapsing distinct schools of thought.
Topics covered
Political theory
Indian political thought
Comparative politics
International relations
India's foreign policy
Public administration
Governance
Political institutions
Sample questions with worked solutions
These short examples show the style of reasoning used in the simulator. They are illustrative and are not a full practice paper.
Sample 1. Which power allows a constitutional court to assess whether legislation conflicts with the constitution?
Collective responsibility
Judicial review
Delegated legislation
Diplomatic immunity
Show answer and solution
B — Judicial review
Judicial review is the authority to examine government action or legislation for constitutional compatibility.
Sample 2. Classical realism in international relations gives primary emphasis to what?
Power and national interest
Automatic global harmony
The disappearance of states
Domestic courts as world government
Show answer and solution
A — Power and national interest
Classical realism treats power, security and national interest as central to state behaviour in an anarchic international system.
Official source and review
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Questions candidates ask
How many questions are in the UGC NET Political Science mock test?
100 subject-specific MCQs worth 200 marks, matching the real Paper 2 format.
Does UGC NET Paper 2 have negative marking?
No. Nothing is deducted for a wrong answer, so leaving questions blank only costs you.
Do I need to clear Paper 1 and Paper 2 separately?
No. Both papers are taken in one sitting and the aggregate decides qualification, so a strong Paper 2 can offset a weaker Paper 1.
Which Political Science areas should I prioritise?
Start with the areas where your timed accuracy is weakest, then rotate through the full syllabus. This paper covers political theory, indian political thought, comparative politics, international relations, india's foreign policy, public administration, governance, political institutions.