PSIR Answer Writing Module 2022: Test 5

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PSIR Answer Writing Module 2022

Test 5

Time Allowed: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Max Marks: 120


Name:
Test Submission Date:
Email Address:

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.

Q. No. Marks Q. No. Marks

Q1 Q5

Q2 Q6

Q3 Q7

Q4 Q8

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Understanding of
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Structure & Flow
(a) Introduction
(b) Conclusion
(c) Overall
Subject Knowledge
Presentation
(a) Underline
(b) Paragraph
(c) Overall
Overall Remarks:

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Que.1 Distinguish between formal equality and substantive equality. Compare
equality of resources with equality of capabilities. (200 words, 15 Marks)

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Que.2 “Rawls has sought to achieve the goal of substantive justice through the
methodology of procedural justice.” Elucidate. (200 words, 15 Marks)

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Que.3 Distinguish between negative and positive liberty from the perspective of
Isaiah Berlin. (200 words, 15 Marks)

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Que.4 Critically examine the relevance of multi-cultural perspective on rights in
present context. (200 words, 15 Marks)

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Que.5 Critically examine the relationship between liberty, equality and justice.
What do you understand by the concept of complex equality?(200 words,
15 Marks)

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Que.6 Define affirmative action? What are the major arguments in favour and
against the affirmative action policies.(200 words, 15 Marks)

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Que.7 Examine the relationships between Rights and Duties with reference to the
views of Gandhi. (200 words, 15 Marks)

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Que.8 Critically examine the theory of natural rights. What does Dworkin means
when he says ,“Rights are Trumps.”. (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 2022
Test 5

1. Distinguish between formal equality and substantive equality.


Compare equality of resources with equality of capabilities.
2. “Rawls has sought to achieve the goal of substantive justice through
the methodology of procedural justice.” Elucidate.
3. Distinguish between negative and positive liberty from the perspective
of Isaiah Berlin.
4. Critically examine the relevance of multi-cultural perspective on rights
in present context.
5. Critically examine the relationship between liberty, equality and
justice. What do you understand by the concept of complex equality?
6. Define affirmative action? What are the major arguments in favour and
against the affirmative action policies.
7. Examine the relationships between Rights and Duties with reference to
the views of Gandhi.
8. Critically examine the theory of natural rights. What does Dworkin
means when he says ,“Rights are Trumps.”.
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.

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