Pratibha V
| Paper | Source | Questions | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS4 | Vision | 19 | source PDF |
Sample questions answered
- (a) Explain the significance of the following in the context of civil service: (i) Public trust (ii) Objectivity (iii) Strength of character (iv) Empathy (v) Selflessness GS4
- (b) Do you think nation states owe a responsibility towards asylum seekers? What are the considerations that should, in your opinion, go into the making of a refugee policy? Provide arguments with contemporary examples. GS4
- (a) Why do civil servants have a special obligation to uphold ethical standards? What are the main areas of concerns for implementation of an effective ethical standard in civil services? In this context, suggest measures to remedy these concerns. GS4
- (b) While families are the first socializing agents, which inculcate moral values in a child, the role played by schools in this regard is also indispensable. Discuss. GS4
- (a) What is the significance of morality in day-to-day life? Give an example from your own life where you chose moral action and elaborate the reasons for your choice of that action. GS4
- (b) Analyse the ethical dimensions of using nuclear deterrence as a self-defense strategy. GS4
- (a) We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give. 10 (i) Highlight the importance of value of altruism for a society. (ii) Discuss the role of education in imparting such values. GS4
- (b) Giving examples, examine the relationship between personal and professional ethics of civil servants. GS4