GANDHARVA
| Paper | Source | Questions | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS1 | VisionIAS | 16 | source PDF |
| GS1 | VisionIAS | 15 | source PDF |
Sample questions answered
- "If instead of insisting on rights everyone does his duty, there will immediately be the rule of order established among mankind." - Mahatma Gandhi. Bring out what this statement means to you in the present context. (150 words) GS1
- Should circumstances be the sole criterion for judging the morality of human action or the nature of the action and its purpose must also be considered? Justify your stand with examples. (150 words) GS1
- A person cannot do right in civil service whilst attempting to do wrong in personal life. In context of this statement, examine the relationship between personal and professional ethics. Do civil servants have to be ethical in personal life in order to be professionally ethical? Illustrate. (150 words) GS1
- What is the importance of whistle-blowing in public and private institutions? What role does individual conscience play in the act of whistle-blowing? (150 words) GS1
- 'Objectivity' and 'neutrality' are among the core civil service values. Discuss with examples. (150 words) GS1
- The legal framework in modern society has both anomalous and complementary relationship with its ethical framework. Discuss with examples. (150 words) GS1
- There seems to be a fundamental contradiction between effectiveness and accountability. Comment. Why is accountability a necessary evil for good governance? Discuss. (150 words) GS1
- "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors". Explain. Suggest some measures that can be taken to increase political participation in our country. (150 words) GS1