KHYBER PUKHTOON KHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,PESHAWAR
SUBJECT:- COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (BPS-17)-2010
Philosophy (Paper-I)
Time allowed: 3 hours
Max marks:100
Note : Attempt any FIVE Questions . Each questions carry equal marks.
Question 1. What is logic . Discuss the importance of logic .
Question 2. What is a purpose of definition? Differentiate between Stipulative and Lexical definition?
Question 3. What do you understand by the term Categorical Syllogism? Discuss its important characteristics?
Question 4. What are Opposite Propositions? Explain the types of opposite proposition with the help of traditional square of opposition?
Question 5. Explain the difference between scientific and unscientific explanation?
Question 6. State principles of induction and its limits and significance ?
Question 7. Define term “Informal fallacy with at least two examples with details ?
Question 8. Write short notes on two of the followings:
a). A sound argument
b). Immediate Inference
c). Hypothesis
d). Verbal disputes