PHILOSOPHY Paper-II civils mains 2008
Time Allowed: Three Hours] Maximum Marks: Joo)
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and .
in English.
Answers must be written in the medium
specified in the Admission Certificate issued
to you, which must be stated clearly ·on tire
cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No marks will be
given for the answers written in a medium
other than that specified in the Admission
Certificate.
Candidates should attempt Question Nos. 1 and
5 which are compulsory, and any three of the
remaining questions selecting at least one
question from each Section.
All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION-A
1. Write critical notes on any THREE of the following" in not more than 200 words each 20x3=60
'Justice is treating equals as equals and unequals'as unequals.',
'Democratic government claims to be promoting the principles of political philosophy of democracy.'
Kautilya's Sapt(!nga theory of Sovereign State.
'Punishment rules all creatures; punishment preserves them all.'

2. Do rights necessarily imply corresponding obligations? To whom does one primarily own obligations-individuals or State? Discuss. 60

3. Discuss the impact of caste discrimination affirmative or otherwise, on the harmony of the society as a whole. 60
4. Is multiculturalism a boon or a bane Discuss. 60

SECTION-B

5. Write, critical notes on any THREE of the fol]owing in not more than 200 words each 20x3=60

Propriety of religion without morality.
Different versions of ontological argument and Kant's critique of this argument.
Can Deism be a satisfactory theory in the context of God of grace and devotion Discuss.
Possibility of rational understanding of immortality and liberation.

6. Discuss roles of reason, revelation and faith in the sphere of religion. Are they compatible If not, how Fesolve their apparent inconsistency 60
In a pluralistic society can religious pluralism be practised Point out distinction among Sarvadharmasamanvaya, Sarvadharmasamabhava and Sarvadharmasadbhava. 60
8. How can a theist resolve the problem of evil Does evil not tell upon omnipotence and omniscience of God Can God be thought of as imperfect and powerless in this regard Discuss critically for and against the two possible opposite views and justify your own position. 60