UPSC Civil Services Philosophy Paper II 2024 Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2024

  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Philosophy Paper II
Subject Philosophy
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Philosophy Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth understanding of philosophical concepts and theories. It consists of descriptive questions divided into two sections, with specific instructions on compulsory questions and the number of questions to be attempted. The exam is conducted by UPSC and allows three hours to complete, with a maximum of 250 marks. Aspirants can find valuable insights into the exam pattern and key topics by reviewing this paper.

Major Topics Covered

  • Plato's concept of justice
  • Social Contract Theory
  • Caste discrimination
  • Marx's concept of alienation
  • Socialism and Communism
  • Humanism
  • Enlightenment
  • Liberty and Equality
  • Secularism
  • Aristotle's political philosophy
  • Capital punishment
  • Economic development and social progress

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Civil Services (Main) Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • UPSC Civil Services Main Philosophy Paper I 2024
  • UPSC Civil Services Main General Studies Paper I 2024
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Essay Paper 2024
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Philosophy Paper II 2024 Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Philosophy Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Philosophy Paper Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गएँ उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू.सी.ए.) पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question 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 be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No 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 question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. निम्नलिखित में से प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए:
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each:

(a) प्लेटो की न्याय की अवधारणा का संक्षेप में विवेचन कीजिये।
Briefly discuss Plato's concept of justice.

(b) सामाजिक अनुबन्ध सिद्धान्त के उद्भव एवं विकास का संक्षिप्त विवरण प्रस्तुत कीजिए।
Present a brief account of origin and development of Social Contract Theory.

(c) जातीय भेदभाव के मुख्य उत्तरदायी कारकों की विवेचना कीजिये।
Discuss the main factors responsible for caste discrimination.

(d) मार्क्स द्वारा प्रदत्त परकीयकरण की अवधारणा की व्याख्या प्रस्तुत कीजिए।
Present an exposition of the concept of alienation as propounded by Marx.

(e) समाजवाद तथा साम्यवाद की दो भिन्न राजनैतिक विचारधाराओं के रूप में तुलना कीजिए।
Compare socialism and communism as two distinct political ideologies.

Section A

Q2. मानववाद के प्रमुख सिद्धान्तों का निरूपण कीजिए । यूरोप में प्रबोधन का प्रादुर्भाव किस प्रकार मानववाद का मार्ग प्रशस्त करता है ? विवेचना कीजिए।
Delineate the central tenets of Humanism. How does advent of enlightenment in Europe pave the way for Humanism? Discuss.

(b) राजनैतिक आदर्शों के रूप में स्वतन्त्रता (लिबर्टि) एवं समानता की अवधारणाओं का समीक्षात्मक विवेचन कीजिये ।
Critically evaluate the concepts of liberty and equality as political ideals.

(c) प्रजातन्त्र के आधारभूत सिद्धांत के रूप में धर्म निरपेक्षवाद पर गाँधी के मतों का निरूपण कीजिए ।
Present an exposition of Gandhi's views on secularism as one of the foundational principles of democracy.

Section A

Q3. क्या आप इस मत से सहमत हैं कि अरस्तु, प्लेटो की अपेक्षा ‘राज्यवाद’ और ‘व्यक्तिवाद’ के मध्य मध्यम मार्ग को प्रशस्त करने में अधिक सफल हैं ? युक्तियुक्त विवेचन कीजिये ।
Do you agree with the view that Aristotle was more successful than Plato in steering a middle course between 'Statism' and 'individualism' ? Discuss with arguments.

(b) किन आधारों पर आप मृत्युदण्ड के प्रत्यय को एक प्रभावशाली निवारक के रूप में स्वीकार या अस्वीकार करेंगे ? विवेचना कीजिये ।
On what grounds would you accept or reject the idea of capital punishment as an effective deterrent? Discuss.

(c) सामाजिक प्रगति प्राप्त करने के लिए आर्थिक विकास क्या एक अनिवार्य आवश्यकता, पर्याप्त आवश्यकता, दोनों अथवा दोनों में से कोई नहीं है ? अपने उत्तर के पक्ष में तर्क तथा प्रमाण प्रस्तुत कीजिए ।
Is economic development a necessary condition, sufficient condition, both or neither, in order to achieve social progress ? Give reasons and justifications for your answer.

Question paper preview

Scanned pages 1–2 for reference. Download the official PDF for the full paper.

Page 1
UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2024 Philosophy Paper II question paper page 1, featuring exam instructions in Hindi and English, and exam header details. PDF download.
Page 2
UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2024 Philosophy Paper II question paper page 1, featuring exam instructions in Hindi and English, and exam header details. PDF download.

Free question paper download

Download question paper PDF

  • 1.8 MB
  • 4 pages
  • PDF format

Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the paper name and code?

The paper name is Philosophy Paper II, and the paper code is PHKM-B-PHL.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

In which year was this paper conducted?

This paper was conducted in 2024.

What is the maximum marks for Philosophy Paper II?

The maximum marks for Philosophy Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed for the exam?

The time allowed for the exam is Three Hours.

← Back to Administrative / Civil Services papers