PHIL/VI/11 Student's Copy
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6th Semester
PHILOSOPHY
ELEVENTH PAPER
Social and Political Philosophy—II
Pre-Revised
Full Marks 75
Time 3 hours
PART A—OBJECTIVE
Marks 25
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
SECTION—A
Marks 10
Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct answer given in the brackets 1×5=5
1. ............................................................. equality only suggests the correction of unjust
inequality.
Distributive, Original, Traditional
2. .............................................. is supposed to be negation of Satyagraha.
Violence, Force, Firmness
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3. ................................................ provide training and environment for realizing the ideal
of our life.
Varnas, Ashramas, Swaraj
4. ................................................... created a feeling of suspicion and insecurity among
various castes.
Hinduism, Casteism, Class
5. ................................................. is based upon the social structure prevailing in highly
advanced countries like USA.
Progress, Development, Modernity
Tick whether the following statements are True or False 1×5=5
6. Justice would be relevant only in an open society in a situation of scarcity.
T F
7. Reform seeks to amend, correct and improve what we already have.
T F
8. Constitutionalism stands for the existence of Constitution in the State.
T F
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9. Change is not the law of nature.
T F
10. The term "sex' refers to the lower status of women in society.
T F
SECTION—B
Marks 15
Give short answers to any five of the following questions 3×5=15
1. Name the various aspects of social justice.
2. What does the term "equality
3. What do you mean by reform?
4. Can you justify revolution? Give reasons.
5. How many Varnas exist in Hindu society? Name them.
6. Explain the importance of constitutionalism.
7. Write some demerits of casteism.
8. What do you mean by tradition? Explain.
9. What does the term "gender' mean in social sciences and literary criticism?
10. What is Human Rights? Explain.
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PART B—DESCRIPTIVE
Marks 50
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
1. Why is liberty so important as a condition of human being? Explain. 10
OR
2. State and explain fraternity as one of the important social ideals. 10
3. What is rebellion? Can it be justified? 7+3=10
OR
4. Discuss in detail Satyagraha as a political action. 10
5. Explain the concept of secularism. Discuss its importance with reference to India.
7+3=10
OR
6. Why is National Integration so important? Suggest ways by which we can promote it.
6+4=10
7. Define terrorism. How does it affect the lives of the people? 5+5=10
OR
8. ""The root cause of corruption is moral degradation.'' Discuss. 10
9. Define Feminism as a social and political issue. 10
OR
10. Explain in detail the concept of Sustainable Development. 10