PSIR Answer Writing Module – Target 2024
Test 2
Test Topic - John S. Mill, Marx, Gramsci, Hannah Arendt.
Time Allowed: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Max Marks: 120
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Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. All questions are for 15 marks each.
3. Word limit for each question is 200 words.
4. Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the admission
Certificate, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the booklet in
the space provided.
5. Content of the answer is more important than its length.
6. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-Cum-Answer
Booklet must be clearly struck off.
7. All parts of the question should be written at one place itself.
8. Filling all the details in BLOCK LETTERS is mandatory.
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Que.1
“The existing relations between the sexes is one of the chief
hindrances to human improvement…It ought to be replaced by the
principle of perfect equality.” J.S. Mill. Comment. (200 words, 15
Marks)
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Que.2
“The totalitarian regimes used organization and terror in new ways
in order to achieve unprecedented ends.” (Hannah Arendt).
Elaborate. (200 words, 15 Marks)
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Que.3 Marx has considered that, there is nothing like ‘political economy’
because what is ‘political’ is ‘economic’ by default and what is
‘economic’ is also ‘political’ in a similar way. Evaluate. (200 words, 15
Marks)
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Que.4 Gramsci’s thoughts move away from dogmatic and determinist
Marxism. Critically evaluate. (200 words, 15 Marks)
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Que.5 Comment on: The sole end for which mankind are warranted,
individually or collectively, in interfering with the liberty of action
of any of their number is self protection (200 words, 15 Marks)
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Que.6 Comment on Arendt’s conclusion that the rise of totalitarianism in
Europe became possible because so few Europeans had a sense of
themselves as citizens. Comment. (200 words, 15 Marks)
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Que.7 “ The experience of alienation is an experience of a loss of freedom.”
In the light of the given statement ,discuss what Marx considered as
alienation? (200 words, 15 Marks)
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“The process of the formation of hegemony is much more open
Que.8
ended precisely because it is a process of the formation of consent
or agreement”. Comment. (200 words, 15 Marks)
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Space for Rough Work
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Space for Rough Work
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PSIR Answer Writing Module - Target 2024
Test 2
1. “The existing relations between the sexes is one of the chief
hindrances to human improvement…It ought to be replaced by the
principle of perfect equality.” J.S. Mill. Comment.
2. “The totalitarian regimes used organization and terror in new ways
in order to achieve unprecedented ends.” (Hannah Arendt).
Elaborate.
3. Marx has considered that, there is nothing like ‘political economy’
because what is ‘political’ is ‘economic’ by default and what is
‘economic’ is also ‘political’ in a similar way. Evaluate.
4. Gramsci’s thoughts move away from dogmatic and determinist
Marxism. Critically evaluate.
5. Comment on: The sole end for which mankind are warranted,
individually or collectively, in interfering with the liberty of action of
any of their number is self protection.
6. Comment on Arendt’s conclusion that the rise of totalitarianism in
Europe became possible because so few Europeans had a sense of
themselves as citizens. Comment.
7. “ The experience of alienation is an experience of a loss of freedom.”
In the light of the given statement ,discuss what Marx considered as
alienation?
8. “The process of the formation of hegemony is much more open ended
precisely because it is a process of the formation of consent or
agreement”. Comment
Tips for Writing Good Answers:-
1. Read the question carefully and at least 3-4 times.
2. Note down concepts, facts, examples, keywords related to the question.
3. Draw a rough outline of the flow.
4. Pay adequate attention to the introduction and conclusion.
5. Introduction must offer your brief interpretation of the question and how you propose to
develop it.
6. Conclusion must summarize your response to the question.
7. Make sure answer is
a. Logical and coherent
b. Clear connection between sentences and paragraphs.
c. Written correctly giving adequate compatibility to your expression, style and
presentation
d. Do not exceed the word limit
e. Write neatly
f. Underline points you wish to emphasize.
