UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 Philosophy Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2020
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2020
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 2020. Conducted by the UPSC, this paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth understanding of philosophical concepts and their application. The paper allows three hours for completion and carries a maximum of 250 marks. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for success in the Civil Services examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Liberty
  • Liberal Democracy
  • Minority Rights
  • Secularism
  • Sovereignty
  • Anarchism
  • Gandhian Concept of Social Development
  • Marxism
  • Indian Tradition and Individual Rights
  • Human Rights

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 2020 Philosophy Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2020 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2020 Essay Paper
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 Philosophy Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Philosophy Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Subjective Paper Guidelines

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोर्ड अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्रश्मों 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) क्या आधुनिक प्रौद्योगिकीय समाज में ‘मुक्ति’ की संकल्पना प्राप्य है ? व्याख्या कीजिए ।
Is the concept of 'liberty' realizable in the modern technological society? Explain.

(b) उदारवादी लोकतंत्र अल्पसंख्यकों के हितों की रक्षा किस सीमा तक करते हैं ? समालोचनात्मक मूल्यांकन कीजिए।
How far do the liberal democracies safeguard the interests of minorities? Evaluate critically.

(c) क्या आप सोचते हैं कि धर्मनिरपेक्षवाद ‘धर्म’ और ‘राज्य’ के पूर्ण पार्थक्य की माँग करता है ? विवेचना कीजिए ।
Do you think that secularism requires complete separation of 'religion' and 'state'? Discuss.

(d) बोदिन के संप्रभुतावादी सिद्धांत के महत्त्व की व्याख्या कीजिए ।
Explain the importance of Bodin's theory of sovereignty.

(e) क्या आप सोचते हैं कि विद्यमान महामारी समाज में अराजकतावाद को अग्रसर करेगी ? विवेचना कीजिए ।
Do you think that the prevailing pandemic will lead to anarchism in society? Discuss.

Section A

Q2.

(a) सामाजिक विकास की गाँधीवादी संकल्पना को अभिव्यक्त एवं उसका परीक्षण कीजिए ।
State and examine the Gandhian concept of social development.

(b) वर्तमान संदर्भ में मार्क्सवाद एक दार्शनिक सिद्धांत के रूप में किस सीमा तक प्रासंगिक है ? अपने उत्तर को न्यायोचित सिद्ध कीजिए।
How far is Marxism as a philosophical doctrine relevant in the present context? Justify your answer.

(c) क्या भारतीय परंपरा वैयक्तिक अधिकारों की प्रतिरोधी है ? ‘मानव अधिकारों’ के सिद्धांत की सहायता से इस पर विचार कीजिए ।
Is Indian tradition antagonistic to Individual Rights ? Consider it by taking recourse to the doctrine of 'Human Rights'.

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2020.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

The examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

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This paper is for Philosophy, specifically Paper II.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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The time allowed to complete the paper is Three Hours.

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