GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

The life of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam presents a broad range of lessons and virtues to be learnt by public servants in India. Discuss.

Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021

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 8 answers · about 170 words · 13% drew a diagram.

Opening

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Body

  • Points88%
  • Points and prose13%

Close

  • No separate close75%
  • A summary25%

The toppers’ answers

Jagrati AwasthiAIR 2 · CSE 2020 · 171 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is an epitome of ethical conduct in public and private life.

Lessons for public servant

Body · points

(i) Modesty and humbleness → respecting subordinates → attitude of service and not ruling

(ii) Integrity → no corruption in any situation → didn't even build a house for self or for family members. → public welfare above self.

(iii) Consistency of action and will power → indegenous missile development despite several failures

(iv) leadership → had vision for future → patience and wisdom during times of problems and strive for solving those problems → team spirit

(v) Dedication to duty → unmovable dedication and commitment → worked beyond hours to complete the task

(vi) Religious tolerance → respect for all religions

(vii) Love towards children → nurturing children as future of the country → civil servants should also serve children so as to make them the empowered citizens of tomorrow.

(viii) Simplicity in dressing, no extravagance.

Close

Kalam Sir was the Missile Man who served the country as her most dutiful son.

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