GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

There is a difference between what a person has a right to do and what the right thing to do is and often there is a conflict between these two. (a) Illustrate with examples the ethical issues that can arise because of such a conflict. (b) How does this conflict play out if someone wants to protest against injustice?

Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Law and MoralityDimensions of EthicsEthical Dilemmas in GovernmentEthics in Private and Public LifeCivil Service ValuesSources of Ethical Guidance

Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

How toppers approached it

From 5 of the 6 answers · about 110 words.

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The toppers’ answers

Ravi JainAIR 9 · CSE 2019 · 35 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · one block, no separate opening

The distinction between legal right (what one is permitted to do) and moral rightness (what one ought to do) constitutes the core of ethical dilemmas.

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Close · one block, no separate close

Often, legal frameworks are not perfectly aligned with moral imperatives.

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