UPSC Civil Services Mains 2019 Philosophy Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2019
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2019
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Philosophy Paper - II
Subject Philosophy
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Philosophy Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2019. The paper is divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions, and candidates are required to answer five. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is to be completed within three hours. It is available in both Hindi and English, making it a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Mains exam.

Major Topics Covered

  • Plato's concept of justice
  • Theocracy in modern secular state
  • Mahatma Gandhi as a political anarchist
  • Corruption as a form of mass violence
  • Gender equality in socialist regime
  • Rights and citizen accountability
  • Multiculturalism
  • Technological development and ethical standards

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC 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 Examination 2019 Philosophy Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2018 Philosophy Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2020 Philosophy Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 Philosophy Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Philosophy Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subjects
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Subjective Papers

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए 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 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.
  • Questions no. 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. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित में से प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :

(a) आपके विचार में, जॉन रॉल्स प्लेटो की न्याय की संकल्पना को किस सीमा तक जारी रखे हुए है ?

How far do you think John Rawls is continuing with Plato's concept of justice?

(b) आधुनिक धर्मनिरपेक्ष राज्य में, धर्मतंत्र की स्थिति पर चर्चा कीजिए ।

Discuss the status of theocracy in the modern secular state.

(c) राजनीतिक अराजकतावादी के रूप में, महात्मा गाँधी का मूल्यांकन कीजिए।

Evaluate Mahatma Gandhi as a political anarchist.

(d) क्या भ्रष्टाचार सामूहिक हिंसा का एक रूप नहीं है ? चर्चा कीजिए ।

Is corruption not a form of mass violence ? Discuss.

(e) क्या स्त्री-पुरुष समानता को समाजवादी शासन-प्रणाली में साकार किया जा सकता है ? विश्लेषण कीजिए ।

Can gender equality be realised within a socialist regime ? Analyse.

Section A

Q2.

(a) क्या अधिकार नागरिकों को राज्य के प्रति जवाबदेह बनाते हैं ? वर्तमान भारतीय परिदृश्य के संदर्भ में तर्क प्रस्तुत कीजिए ।

Do rights make citizens accountable to the State ? Argue in the context of the present Indian scenario.

(b) बहुसांस्कृतिकता के विचारों पर वर्णनात्मक एवं आदर्शक परिप्रेक्ष्य क्या-क्या हैं ?

What are the descriptive and normative perspectives on ideas of multiculturalism?

(c) क्या प्रौद्योगिकीय विकास, समाज के नैतिक मानकों में प्रगति की ओर ले जाता है ? स्पष्ट कीजिए ।

Does technological development lead to progress in the ethical standards of the society? Explain.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the paper code?

The paper code is SDF-B-PHLY.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Philosophy, specifically Paper II.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Philosophy Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is three hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are eight questions in total, divided into two sections.

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