CS (MAIN) Exam 2017 Philosophy Paper II Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (MAIN) Exam
Year 2017
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 for the CS (MAIN) Exam conducted by UPSC in 2017. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and candidates are allowed three hours to complete it. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with questions presented in both Hindi and English. Candidates must answer a total of five questions, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to score well in the Philosophy optional subject in the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Anarchy
  • Individual Freedom
  • State Sovereignty
  • Monarchy
  • Democracy
  • Governance
  • Caste Discrimination
  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
  • Rights and Duties
  • Accountability
  • Democratic Equality
  • Marxian Equality

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (MAIN) Exam 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

  • CS (MAIN) Exam 2017 Philosophy Paper I
  • CS (MAIN) Exam 2016 Philosophy Paper II
  • UPSC Philosophy Optional Previous Year Papers
  • CS (MAIN) Exam 2017 Philosophy Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Philosophy Optional Syllabus
  • CS (MAIN) Exam Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam Pattern
  • CS (MAIN) Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • उल्लिखित 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. निम्नलिखित में से प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :

(a) अराजकता के संदर्भ में चर्चा कीजिए कि क्या व्यक्ति की स्वतंत्रता राज्य की संप्रभुता के संगत है अथवा नहीं ।
Discuss in the context of anarchy whether the freedom of an individual is consistent with the sovereignty of the State.

(b) चर्चा कीजिए कि क्या नागरिकों और राज्य के लिए शासन को बेहतर बनाने हेतु, राजतंत्र का लोकतंत्र के साथ सम्मिश्रण कर देना, उनकी अवांछनीय त्रुटियों से बचने के लिए, कल्पनीय है ।
Discuss whether a blending of monarchy with democracy is conceivable to avoid their undesirable defects for making the governance better for citizens and State.

(c) क्या जाति भेदभाव समाज के विशेषाधिकार प्राप्त वर्ग की या धार्मिक अनुष्ठानों की श्रेष्ठता मनोग्रंथि का नतीजा है ? डॉ. बी.आर. अम्बेडकर द्वारा प्रतिपादित विचारों के संदर्भ में चर्चा कीजिए ।
Is caste discrimination a result of the superiority complex of a privileged class of the society or of religious rituals? Discuss with reference to the views propounded by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

(d) अधिकारों और कर्तव्यों में से कौन दूसरे का प्राथमिक है ? जवाबदेही के संदर्भ में विवेचना कीजिए ।
Out of rights and duties, which one is prior to the other? Discuss in the context of accountability.

(e) लोकतांत्रिक समता और समता की मार्क्सवादी धारणा के बीच मौलिक भिन्नता के विभिन्न पक्षों पर चर्चा कीजिए ।
Discuss the different aspects of the fundamental distinction between democratic equality and the Marxian notion of equality.

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What is the name of the exam for which this paper was conducted?

This paper is from the CS (MAIN) Exam 2017.

Which paper is this question paper?

This is Philosophy Paper II.

Who conducts the CS (MAIN) Exam?

The CS (MAIN) Exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for Philosophy Paper II?

The maximum marks for Philosophy Paper II is 250.

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The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

In which languages is the question paper available?

The question paper is available in both Hindi and English.

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