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AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION BOARD

SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
CLASS X EXAMINATION
MAY 2015
Ethics Paper II
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Marks: 30

INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the following instructions carefully.
1.

Check your name and school information. Sign if it is accurate.

I agree that this is my name and school.
Candidate's signature

2.

RUBRIC. There are SIX questions. Answer ALL questions. Question 6 offer TWO choices.
Attempt any ONE choice from each.

3.

When answering the questions:

Read each question carefully.
Use a black pencil for diagrams. DO NOT use coloured pencils.
DO NOT use staples, paper clips, glue, correcting fluid or ink erasers.
Complete your answer in the allocated space only. DO NOT write outside the answer box.

4.

The marks for the questions are shown in brackets ( ).

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Q.1.

(Total 4 Marks)

Many fundamental rights have been granted to the citizens of Pakistan in the 1973 Constitution. Some
of them are mentioned below.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.

Freedom of speech
Right to criticise
Freedom from unlawful arrest
Freedom of religion
Equality as a citizen
Equal access to public places
Freedom of movement

From your experience, state ONE situation where any TWO of the above mentioned rights were
dishonoured by the citizen or the government of Pakistan.
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Q.2.

(Total 5 Marks)

Describe any THREE merits of arranged marriage and any TWO merits of marriage by choice.
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Q.3.
a.

(Total 5 Marks)
Explain what you understand by the term 'patriotism'. Give TWO examples how an individual
can show patriotism towards his/her country.
(3 Marks)

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b.

Why are social and political laws important for the establishment and progress of a society?
(2 Marks)

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Q.4.
a.

(Total 6 Marks)
Six of the Ten Commandments are mentioned below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God.

Respect your father and mother.
You will not kill anyone.
Do not steal anything.
Do not testify against your neighbour.
Do not covet to the belongings of the others.

How do the above commandments convey an ethical message for Jews and Christians? Explain
with reference to any THREE commandments.
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b.

Briefly narrate the life of Sri Krishna from birth till his youth.

(3 Marks)

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Q.5.

(Total 5 Marks)

Sri Aurobindo argues that man is born an ignorant, divided and conflicted being; a product of the
original inconscience. In addition, man experiences life through division and conflict, including his
relationship with others and his divided view of spirit and life. To overcome these limitations, Man
must embark on a process of self-discovery in which he uncovers his divine nature for that he
undertakes a three-step process, which is called the Triple Transformation.
Name each step and, explain the process of Triple Transformation.
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Q.6.

(Total 5 Marks)
EITHER

a.

The Eight Fold Path given by Gautama Buddha is an example of ethical conduct. Mention how
we can put FIVE of these eight teachings into practice.
OR

b.
i.

Illustrate Immanuel Kants contributions towards morality and ethics.

ii.

What impact does each contribution leave on mankind in general?

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