GS4 · Topic
Dimensions of Ethics
What ethics is and how it is divided: descriptive, normative and applied ethics, the essence and determinants of ethical action, consequences of ethics in human action.
503 UPSC Mains GS4 questions on Dimensions of Ethics that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
A man can give up a right, but he may not give up a duty without being guilty of a grave dereliction.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Dimensions of EthicsIndian Thinkers
Discuss what the following quotes mean to you. "It is not because men's desires are strong that they act ill; it is because their consciences are weak." - J.S. Mill
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
World ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
It is said: "In history of mankind more harm is done by silence of good, than vices of evil", highlighting on role of right moral compass. 2(b) Human values vs Public service values: Difference and complementarity. 3(b) Do you agree that the dilemma regarding women's roles is a product of social construction? Elaborate. 4(a) Ethics and laws are not always in harmony. Elaborate with examples and how to resolve the conflicts between them.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
Discuss B.R. Ambedkar's conception of morality and social justice. How does it differ from mere legal equality?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Indian ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
Capital punishment : Any place in modern society?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Dimensions of EthicsLaw and Morality
Explain the main elements of Integral Humanism by Deen Dayal Upadhyaya and highlight its contemporary relevance.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Indian ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
Do you think technology can play a role in establishing a value-centric modern society? Critically evaluate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Technology and EthicsHuman Values
What do each of the following quotations mean to you? (a) "Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." - Albert Einstein
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
What is an Ideal? What, according to you, shall be the highest Ideal of human life? Explain your position with due justification.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
"Freedom for the wolves, has often meant death to the sheep." - Isaiah Berlin
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Dimensions of EthicsEmpathy and Compassion
Global financial institutions like IMF, World Bank, etc. have been using INCOME APPROACH for decades now to gauge developmental levels of various countries. However, with time, several new & better approaches have come to the fore like ILO's 'Basic needs approach'.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Ethics in International RelationsDimensions of Ethics
Hatred is a harmful negative emotion. It is injurious to both personal life and work life. a) Discuss how it leads to negative emotions and undesirable behaviour. b) How can it be managed and controlled?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
Some people feel that religion is a source of peace and virtue, while others believe that it is the root cause of violence and chaos. Give your perception in this regard with due justification.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
Explaining what an ethical dilemma is, discuss how it reflects not merely a choice between competing interests and values but also a test of strength of one's character.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentDimensions of Ethics
Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it. — Saint Augustine
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
Environmental ethics is about the moral relationship of human beings to, and also the value and moral status of, the environment and its non-human contents. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Environmental EthicsDimensions of Ethics
The only thing we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
World ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
"The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything." - Albert Einstein.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Dimensions of EthicsIndian Thinkers
Organ donation by living donors clearly saves lives but one person becomes a patient to benefit another person who is already a patient. Discuss the ethical questions involved in organ donation and transplantation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Dimensions of EthicsEmpathy and Compassion
Can an individual be ethical in his/her professional conduct, while not being ethical in his/her personal life? Discuss giving suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Ethics in Private and Public LifeDimensions of Ethics
Differentiate between the following: ii) Guilt Vs. Remorse
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
“In the name of global peace and security, powerful nations often impose economic or political sanctions on weaker states. While such measures are claimed to uphold international norms, they frequently reflect geopolitical interests and result in humanitarian suffering.” In light of growing concerns over the failure of global governance institutions to ensure fairness and multilateral consensus, critically examine whether it is ethical for dominant nations to unilaterally impose sanctions? How can global governance be reformed to prevent coercive diplomacy and uphold the principles of justice, equity, and sovereign dignity?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Ethics in International RelationsEthical Dilemmas in Government
What do you understand by ethical dilemma? Explain with examples, how it can lead to crisis of conscience.
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Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentDimensions of Ethics
The influence of ethical principles on shaping socially responsible behaviour is widely acknowledged. How do ethical values facilitate individuals in cultivating a proactive & constructive attitude towards fulfilling their social responsibilities? Can the subjective nature of ethical principles lead to divergent attitudes regarding social responsibilities?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
AttitudeHuman Values
“It is very difficult to find a man in this world who is always pure in all respects. It is only on account of fear or punishment that an individual behaves properly and is kept within bounds.” i. Do you think that you are pure in all respects? Describe with examples. ii. Other than fear or punishment, is there any other way through which behavior of an individual can be shaped or kept within bounds?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Dimensions of EthicsFamily, Society and Education
Dalai Lama said, "If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them." Elucidate.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
Human values and Ethics define the qualities of a person, organization, or society at large. Practitioners of values and ethics learn these lessons through self-initiated endeavors, through the life experience that is the greatest laboratory of learning, and through the educational institutions that they attend. Discuss with illustration. [10M]
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education
"The true source of rights is duty. If we all discharge our duties, rights will not be far to seek. If leaving duties unperformed we run after rights, they will escape us like a will-o’-the-wisp. The more we pursue them, the farther will they fly." Explain the meaning of the sentence in the context of duties of the citizens.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Dimensions of EthicsEthics in Private and Public Life
Discuss the relationship between ethics and integrity. Can we consider discrimination and sexual harassment; indecent treatment of colleagues or citizens as loss of integrity? Explain with reasons.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
IntegrityDimensions of Ethics
How are ethical judgments different from judgments of personal preference, taste, or prejudice?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Dimensions of Ethics