UPSC Mains 2018 · GS IV · Q6(c) · 10 marks · 150 words

What do each of the following quotations mean to you in the present context ? “Falsehood takes the place of truth when it results in unblemished common good.” — Tirukkural

हिन्दी में

वर्तमान संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित में से प्रत्येक उद्धरण का आपके विचार से क्या अभिप्राय है ? “असत्य भी सत्य का स्थान ले लेता है यदि उसका परिणाम निष्कलंक सार्वजनिक कल्याण हो ।” — तिरुक्कुरल

Indian ThinkersEthical Theories

How a topper answered the closest question

Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “Given below are two quotations of moral thinkers/ philosophers. For each of these, bring out what it means to you in the present context. (a) "Silence becomes cowardice when occasion demands speaking out the whole truth and acting accordingly" - Mahatma Gandhi.”

Kanishak KatariaAIR 1 · CSE 2018 · 68 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · one block, no separate opening

Morality demands action & not inaction.

Body · continuous prose

Though silence can be virtue, it can even lead to immorality. eg. Onlookers seeing a girl getting molested & acting in silence are cowards who are fearful of speaknig out. Similarly government officials withholding information are coward when they act in silence.

Close · one block, no separate close

Morality is when silence is observed when needed & act in case an action is required it is also performed.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018, General Studies Paper IV, Q6(c). The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.