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| Paper | Source | Questions | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS4 | VisionIAS | 18 | source PDF |
Sample questions answered
- The more remotely power is exercised from the people, the greater is the distance between authority and accountability. Discuss. GS4
- "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion". In what ways can a compassionate public official be more useful for realizing public service goals? GS4
- The recent decision by the government to ban use of red beacons is only a symbolic gesture and a lot more needs to be done to end the VIP culture in India. Critically discuss. GS4
- To what extent can financial incentives help shape attitude towards social issues? Discuss with relevant examples. GS4
- At times, moral behaviour can be constrained by the complexity of legal system. Explain. In this context, explain the purpose of legal protection for good samaritans in the case of road accidents. GS4
- Examine the different ethical issues involved in the use of public shaming as a punitive measure. Do you think this is an appropriate measure to address the problem of rising crime rates. GS4
- Why did Gunnar Myrdal use the term 'soft state' in the context of South Asia? Do you think such a characterisation is still relevant in the case of India today? GS4
- Intolerance can be linked both to prejudices and value judgments. Elaborate with relevant examples. Also discuss how intolerance can be countered in a multicultural society like India. GS4