GS1 · UPSC Mains
A terrorist group states that it has concealed a nuclear bomb in Delhi. The authorities have captured the leader of the group. He says that he knows the location of the bomb. He refuses to reveal the location. Torture is guaranteed to produce the information needed to ensure the diffusal of the bomb. (a) Is it ethically acceptable for the authorities to have him tortured to find out where the bomb is and thus save thousands of lives? (b) Suppose instead of catching the leader, the authorities have captured his 16 year old daughter. She is refusing to cooperate with the authorities. In your opinion is it morally justified to have her tortured to acquire necessary information and save thousands of lives?
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nidhi Gupta | — | VisionIAS | p.53 |
| CHANDRA MOHAN GARG | — | VisionIAS | p.53 |
| Pavan Agarwal | — | VisionIAS | p.53 |
| Arvind Singh | — | VisionIAS | p.53 |
| Ananya Das | — | VisionIAS | p.53 |