GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Gandhian ideals can be of immense help in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. Evaluate.

Answered by 14 toppers · CSE 2020–2023

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 all 14 answers · about 200 words · 21% drew a diagram.

Opening

  • No separate opening64%
  • A restatement14%
  • A figure7%
  • A date or context7%

Body

  • Points79%
  • Points and prose21%

Close

  • A summary57%
  • No separate close29%
  • A way forward14%

The toppers’ answers

Shubham KumarAIR 1 · CSE 2020 · 214 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

Great Person's teachings and life is like mark in the sands of time. They are relevant in all times and under any circumstances.

Body · points

  • Currently world is facing global pandemic (COVID-19) which is threatening the very existence of mankind.
  • In this difficult circumstances, Gandhian ideals can be of immense help :-
  1. [Sympathy, Compassion] to all living creatures → help those who are needy [COVID 19] → poor people and migrants need not only governments support but also support of people. Eg → Many NGOs, people like Sonu Sood helped migrants to reach their home during lockdown in India.

② [Corporates as Trusteeship] → rush for vaccine may lead to making profits for many companies. But they realise that they are there to serve people and as trusteeship.

③ 'Serving to People is service to God' 'Best way to find yourself is to throw yourself in service to others' These words are very important during COVID.

④ [Partnership & Collaboration] to fight a common enemy → COVID-19 virus Countries should unite together.

⑤ [Think for others as well]

  • wearing mask
  • [Sharing food & medicine] → India distributed medicines to over 150 countries & ensured food security to gulf region & to our neighbourhood

Close · a summary

Thus Gandhian principles are very much needed today

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