PHIL/VI/11 Student's Copy
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6th Semester
PHILOSOPHY
ELEVENTH PAPER
Social and Political Philosophy—II
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. ............................................................. stands for omnipotent state.
Theocracy, Fascism, Monarchy
2. In .............................................., power resides in the active people.
Democracy, Socialism, Marxism
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3. ................................................ is almost always violent.
Revolution, Terrorism, Rebellion
4. The history of the constitution begins with the ......................................................... .
Greeks, French, English
5. ................................................. firmly believed that rights and duties are dependent on
each other.
Gandhi, Nehru, Ambedkar
Tick whether the following statements are True or False 1×5=5
6. The term "gender' refers to the biological differences between men and women.
T F
7. Secularism is against all religions.
T F
8. Reform aims at partial change in the existing state of things.
T F
PHIL/VI/11 2 Contd.
9. Socialism is ordinarily regarded as opposed to individualism.
T F
10. Sarvodaya aims at the welfare of all.
T F
SECTION—B
Marks 15
Give short answers to any five of the following questions 3×5=15
1. Define the meaning of the word "Fascism'.
2. What do you mean by the term "Democracy'?
3. Explain the meaning of Human Rights.
4. Write the difference between the terms "sex' and "gender'.
5. What is the meaning of "Sarva Dharma Samabhava'?
6. Can Revolution be justified?
7. What is a Constitutional State?
8. Define reform.
9. What do you mean by Indirect Democracy?
10. What is socialism?
PHIL/VI/11 3 Contd.
PART B—DESCRIPTIVE
Marks 50
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
1. What do you understand by Anarchism? State its merits and demerits. 5+5=10
OR
2. Examine the fundamental principles of Marxism. 10
3. Critically analyze Monarchy as a form of Government. 10
OR
4. Write a critical note on Theocracy. 10
5. What is Rebellion? Can you justify it? 7+3=10
OR
6. Explain the concept of Satyagraha as a political action. 10
7. ""The root cause of corruption is moral degradation.'' Discuss. 10
OR
8. Define terrorism. How does it affect the lives of the people? 4+6=10
9. Do you think women need empowerment? Give reasons for your answer. 10
OR
10. Examine in detail the concept of Sustainable Development. 10