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choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
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Answer the following in about 150 words each : 10x5=50

(a) "ffi'cfi ffi:dl'4 Cfi cfiT 31cf'!:ffiUTT "Cf)) ffiTl cfiT 3'1 lcH'4Cfid I
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What is the logical necessity for Locke to introduce the concept of secondary qualities?
Give for your answer.

(b) iCfiTi mil 5l f<ll M d 3m- m<s:H1 11(1 -q1; CflR cfiT 3'1 I ct1 "Cl "i I cfiT "Blftarr cg I
Examine Kant's criticism on Descartes' view of Self.

{c) cfiT "Cfi) cp:fl 3H<flCfiR

Why does Wittgenstein reject the possibility of private language?

(d) tl\"41 q"i cfiT a:rr&:n I "'4Q (1't'q4l4 I P16Cfl IB"i cfiT 3ffi 3f!rffi
Explain verification theory. Does it lead to elimination of metaphysics?

(e) WU 5lf<11fcld -q1; "Blftarr m:yo cg I

Discuss Quine's attack on the analytic-synthetic distinction.

2. (a) "Cfi) '"ffiCf' -q 3ltR "CfPa m:yo cg1

Does Aristotle treat matter as a 'Substance'? Give reasons for your answer. 20

(b) Cfi1\UT >rmcf -q1; fcRrTU Cfi1 'Jt'4iCfi"i cg I

Critically examine Hume's views on the relation of cause and effect. 15

(c) tmf cfiT Cfi1 cRI

Discuss Sartre's notion of 'Nothingness'. 15

3. (a) Cfi1 '31JCfi"R fu<s:Hi' -q 3fR cfiT a:rr&:l1 Cfi\ 1ffi1T

"3m crcfi m:yo cR I
Does Plato's 'Theory of Form' explain the 'change' and 'sensibility' of matter? Give
reasons for your answer. 20

fb J CflR ffl;ql' cfiT >1fsf;<n -q mnwn cfiT Cfi1 cg 1

What, according to Kant, are 'pure concepts'? Examine their role in the process of
knowing. 15

(c) "Gffi cfiT OlfT&ff cR fen cfiT Cffi

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Cfll Cf'll Cfll:\\1 t'?
Explain Russell's view that "the physical object is a logical construction from sense-
data" . Why does he call his metaphysical view 'neutral monism'? 15

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ctUR cRI
What, according to Husserl, is the task of a philosopher? Do you think his methpds are
relevant to philosophy? Discuss. 20
(b) CfiT cx:n&rr Cf2IT fli!'IIP!Ch
fciJRCI IG lfRT "f1CfiCft cR I
What is Hegel's view on God? Do you think that his interpretation of God was
contributive to the colonial and imperial expansionist designs? Explain. 15

(c) 3fR Olfl&fT "Ch11

Discuss the various stances on God taken by Rationalists and Empiricists. 15

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Answer the following in about 150 words each : 10x5=50

(a) 3fR <WT 4Ri!R-l<1 31cftmUTT \lG cR I

Differentiate the concept of 'Kaivalya' as discussed in Jaina and Yoga philosophies.

"SI"Cfil\

(b) coT "Cfi11
How does strengthen the arguments for 'Nairatmyavada'? Explain.

(c) fcrcfim -ij CfiT 3iktlil<ii<"J:iCh IO(t"'4iChot "Ch11

Critically examine the role of 'Prakrti' in the process of evolution.

(d) '";fll' CfiT 'l'tta.lUl I "SI"Cfil\ 'flliC(C:H G'

Examine Jaina stance of 'Naya'. How does it differ from 'Syadvada'?

(e) wmr CfiT IO(t"'4iCflot cR I

Evaluate $ankara's position on ISva.ra.

6. (a) 'Sicftf4t1t!f41G CfiT Cfillf-Cfli{Oidl "Rem Gl fcRm:, 3fR

3it1CLCfll4ctiG, Cfi\ '1RfT 3i1H "311\ >RW'f cR I
Does the 'Doctrine of Dependent Origination' reconcile the two extreme views on the
law of causation, namely Satkaryavada and Asatkaryavada? Give reasons for your
answer. 20

(b) m-r "f1Cfi01 t? cR I

Can the 'Tattvartha' theory of Jainism be acceptable for scientific explanations?
Explain. 15

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Is the doctrine of 'Self acceptable in the modern age of science and reason? Examine
the view in the light of Indian philosophy. 15

7. (a) 'fcftnro' afR 31@rG cfit m qi(IX!f{Cfl Gffi

Discuss Aurobindo's views on 'Evolution' and 'Involution'. How do they differ from
traditional Yoga philosophy? 20

(b) OliTfTr 1R CfiT t? q;) fCftCfll4 t? CfiROTI. 3ltR1

>RWJ
What would be Carvaka' s view on Vyapti? Can this view be acceptable to the
Naiyayikas? Give reasons for your answer. 15

(c) "IDU q;) >fllTUT cfiT t? "Cflt I

What is the logical necessity for the Mimalhsakas to treat 'Arthapatti' as an
independent Pramarya? Discuss. 15

8. (a) q;) (fcf; 1R 31tFft cfr?

cxn&n
How do the Naiyayikas justify the introduction of 'Abhava' as an independent
category? Explain. 20

(bJ
What are Klesas? How can these be eliminated? Explain. 15

(c) 3lR "IDU CfiT . .;1-qOJk"lCfl fcrc:RuT m=wr "Cflt I

Give a critical exposition of the concept of 'Brahman' as discussed by Saiikara,
Ramanuja and Madhava. 15

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Question Paper Specific Instructions
Please read each. of th.e following instructions carefully before attempting questions : -.
There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and
ENGLISH.
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempl
choosing at least ONE from each section.
The number of marks carried by a question/ part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must
stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided. .
marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a questi
shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank in i
Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

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Answer all of the following questions in about 150 words each : 10x5=50

(a) wlf{Cfll >NIT "tR tec:il=tq t, \itT 1"

chlNtQ\ I
"Sovereignty is the supreme power over citizens and subjects,
unrestrained by law." Discuss. 10

(b) 3WfR m \iR R4ftlo

t Bt?'id ?Cf)RUT chlNlQ\ I
A well-ordered society, according to Rawls, is effectively regulated by a
public conception of justice. Do you agree ? Give reasons. 10

(c) ''teiil\liCfiG m 'ij t 1" chlNtQ\ I

"Socialism itself is the fulfilment of democracy." Analyse. 10

(d) "Cfl2l"f "CflT 'iC"4iCfl"t fcf> lfRCf CflT 9

)rTt(f I .
Evaluate the statement that all human beings have certain unalienable
rights. 10

(e) "CflT cxiTffi 'ij -gqR 1" fliXIoft ehlNlQ\ I

''The goal in punishing should be to reform the individual." Comment. 10

(a) "Q\Ci 31Cm"{ ?

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Is liberty a positive and equal opportunity of self-realization? Discuss. 15

(b) fcf;;r "tR 3iTfR"t ct ct 3il<.1l"it"tl ct?

On what grounds does Laski criticize Austin's concept of sovereignty ? 15

(c) 'ij ct SlliilfOICfl

Cfll4qJRiCfll 31WT "CflfT 1" 'iC"4iCflo:t chlNlQ\ I
''The right of free speeeh implies the genuine independence of-the
judiciary and its complete separation from the executive." Evaluate. 20

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Is the State an agency for expressing the will of the ruling classes ?
Examine. 20

(b) , . "Cf)) (flJT lfR

? ctil(ofi - . m 1
Can we consider "freedom from domination" as one of the justifications
for multiculturalism ? Give reasons for your answer. 15

(c) (flJT fcfi '5I'1Tffi Cf>T lffCR "Cfi\

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Is it possible to measure social progress independent of economic
development ? Discuss. 15

Q4. (a) -q;) Cfi'lW( iWT

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lfRCIT -zyrr -ij

Cf>T 'l_(V4 i Cfi"i chl Q\ I 1" l1itfi
"To me the female sex is not the weaker sex. It is the nobler of the two."
Evaluate this statement of Gandhi. 15

(b) (flJT 3TTtJ fcf; cmr m

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Do you agree that wo.m en become empowered through collective
reflection and Discuss. 15

(c) 3ITQl( 1R Cf>T

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How did Ambedkar analyse the caste system from the historical and
social perspectives ? Explain. 20

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Answer the following questions fn about 150 words each : 10x5=50

(a) <1m >ffir

1R ch1NttJ: I
Critically discuss the view that 'modern sensibility and total obedience
to a despotic God' do not go hand in hand. 10

(b) m CflT 1" ch1NttJ: I

"World-religion is a spiritualistic and humanistic composite." Evaluate. 10

(c) mfifCfl mfifCfl JSfU ch1NttJ: I

Is Religious absolutism a threat to Religious pluralism ? Discuss. 10

(d) cq4 m 1R Cfi\dl, g<1J;:q cfiT erc:;rr 1R

"CflJT I cfi) Nl Q\ I
Buddhism disbelieves in the immortality of soul, but accepts the
phenomenon of rebirth. Examine. 10

(e) 3llOO CflT 11RCf cfiT m

I ch1NttJ: I
Faith means human awareness of God; but it cannot be irrational.
Analyse. 10

Q6. (a) !f/fr -ij C4"dio4i <IT -ij OlfU) cfiT GFft
wfi
I ch1NttJ: I m
The content of revelation is a body of truths expressed in statements or
propositions. But it cannot be against reason. Discuss. 15

(b) -ij 11RCf 3itt "ffim: cfiT I

Compare and contrast the relation of man to the world in the oriental
religions. 20

(c) 3frf121ffilrct <1m i&mrfla

ec/oJnxtq;m .3/"'lrf!d/ Cf))-
Show how the attributes of immanence and transcendence of God go with
omnipresence and infinitude. 15
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State and evaluate the nature and validity of mystic experience. 20

(b) CfiRJR mq \ilGl tllf

Ql 1" 4))Nw. I
"Moral principles function better when they remain independent and
unconnected with religion." Discuss. 15

(c) Cf)("q'11 crrffi

-q 3i{fijfC4 -q CfiT QRrr i 1" 4i1NlQ\ I
"It would be self-contradictory to say that the most perfect conceivable
being lacks the attribute of existence." Analyse. 15

QS. (a) Cf)) WR

WR m '5ICim:
mrtl; -q SlltRtct> Sl'qR-id
1" "Q\CO 1R SIRtfst>41 mrtl ?
"If God is all-powerful, God must wish to abolish all evils; but moral and
natural evils are rampant in the world." How would a theist react to
this? 20

(b) mfl:fq; fcrimJ IU lWf fcRm: edltt\l1'1Cf)

Among the different views of religious language, which one is more
satisfactory and why 't 15

(c) N1a41 fen "Q\CO I"

4i1N1Q\ I
''The natural world is as complexly and manifestly designed as a watch."
Evaluate. 15

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