Punjab University 2009 B.A Philosophy - : A, : Part - II - Question Paper

B.A. 2nd Year

PHILOSOPHY - Paper : I
(Indian Ethics)

Time Allowed : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 90

Note: (i) Attempt 5 ques. in all, selecting 1 from every part.
(ii) Question No. one is compulsory.
(iii) All ques. carry equal marks.

1. Answer any 9 :

(1) Literal meaning of the term of Purushartha.
(2) Sanatana Dharma
(3) Arya-Satay
(4) Eight-fold Noble Path
(5) Karma Bhava Chakra
(6) Importance of Brahmacharya
(7) Chitta
(8) Hukum
(9) Triratna
(10) Basic Teachings of Gita
(11) Ahimsa
(12) Antyodaya
(13) Svadharma
(14) Dharna
(15) Pranayama.[Marks 18]

SECTION-A

2. Discuss as to why Dharma is considered to be the foundaion of
Purusharthas ?[Marks 18]

3. Explain the inter-relation ranging from Varna-Vyavastha and Ashrama
scheme ?[Marks 18]

SECTION-B

4. Discuss the foundation of Buddhist Ethics.[Marks 18]

5. Explain the ethical connotations of the concepts of Parupkar.Sewa
and Schaj from a Sikh perspective.[Marks 18]

SECTION-C

6. Discuss as to why for Gandhi 'Truth is God'?[Marks 18]

7. How would you differentiate ranging from Nishkama-Karma and Anasakta-
Karma ? discuss in the situation of Bhagvadgita.[Marks 18]

SECTION-D

8. Explain the meaning of Yoga and how is it helpful in managing stress ?[Marks 18]

9. Discuss Patanjala Yoga.[Marks 18]

Earning:   Approval pending.