SCERT Kerala Class XII Philosophy Sample Question Paper 2015
Organisation : State Council of Educational Research & Training
Exam : Higher Secondary Education Exam
Subject : Philosophy
Document Type : Sample Question Paper
Year : 2015
Class : XII STD
Website : http://www.scert.kerala.gov.in
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Philosophy Class XII Sample Question Paper :
Maximum : 60 Scores
Time: 2½ hrs
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** Malayalam version of the questions is also provided.
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** general instructions for the question paper should be given on the top.
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1. Characteristics of Philosophic concepts are …………………….
a) Common, Ideal, Contextable
b) Common, Central, Contextable
c) Central, Permanance, Ideal
d) Central, Changing, Concievable
2. Zeno’s paradox of ‘Achilles and tortoise’ prove……………………….
a) The theory of change
b) The theory of permanance
c) The theory of Idea
d) The theory of number.
3. Identify the concept that is associated with Thales.
a) Air is the primary substance
b) Fire is the primary substance
c) Water is the primary substance
d) Soul is the primary substance
4. Identify the rationalist thinker.
a) John Locke
b) George Barkeley
c) Leibniz
d) Hume
5. Find out the theistic existenliatist philosopher from the following.
a) Sartre
b) Neitzsche
c) Kierkegaard
d) Albert camue
6. The author of Brahmasutra is …………
7. Find out the word meaning of ‘Darsana’.
8. Suppose you are mastering a vocation along with the formal education. In which name does this idea of education according to Gandhiji known as?
9. Find out the odd one out. colour, taste, substance, heat
10. ‘An essay concerning Human Understanding’ is the famous book of ………….
11. If Dialetical Method : Hegal, Dialetical Materialism: ………………………………
12. The discarded electronic devices that enter the waste stream is called………..(1)
13. Explain the concept in the issue ‘do I have freedom?’ (2)
14. Complete the following chart.
15. Philosophy of Religion identifies three types of evils. Under which Category of evils can we include the recent calamities in Nepal? Explain it briefly. (2)
16. Discuss the nature of self in Muhammed Iqbal’s philosophy. (3)
17. Descriminate between the concept of ‘change’ and ‘permanance’ in Heracletus and Parmenides. (3)
18. Explain the concepts form and matter in Aristotle’s philosophy. (3)
19. Answer the following. (2)
A) Name the founder of 20th century phenomenology.
B) Write any two techniques of phenomenology.
20. Explain rights and duties. (3)
21. Explain three different norms in learning philosophy. (4)
22. Prepare an article on the philosophical contribution of St.Chavara, Chattambi Swamikal and Sree Narayanaguru. (4)
23. Find out the concept of freedom in Sartre’s philosophy. (3)
24. Answer the following (1)
A) Identify the term for fruitless action in Bagavad Gita. (1)
B) Critically evaluate the concept. (4)
25. Give an account of the concept of ‘Cogoto-ergo-sum in Descartes’ philosophy. (5)
26. Is punishment inevitable in a society?
If so what are the theories of punishment suggested by ethics. (5)
27. Explain the relevance of religious studies in the modern age. (5)
28. Applied ethics discusses the practicability of various ethical themes.
A) Identify the branch of ethics that deals with the issues of various professions. (1)
B) Give a detailed explanation. (6)
29. The aim of Yoga is to give both physical and mental health. If so, what are the steps in Astanga yoga. (8)
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