GS4 · Topic
Human Values
Values as such and where they come from: lessons from the lives of leaders, reformers and administrators, and the values named in the syllabus.
490 UPSC Mains GS4 questions on Human Values that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Given below are quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. Bring out what they mean to you in the present context: (a) Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. Martin Luther King Jr.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
World ThinkersHuman Values
The emphasis of Swami Dayanand Saraswati on education, social equality, and ethical values continues to influence the socio-cultural discourse in contemporary India. Discuss with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
You are the chief executive of ABC Ltd., an automotive component manufacturing company. Until recently, all of your production plants were located in City X. However, the cost of production has risen, causing profits to decline. A number of factors have led to an increase in the production costs. First, the union representing the workers in your plant waged a successful strike resulting in increased salary and benefits. A second factor has been imposition of stringent environmental regulations. Shareholders are concerned about the declining fortunes of the company. Many of the competitors have moved their operations to less-developed cities, where the operating costs are less than in City X. ABC Ltd. is a major employer in the city where it is located, and you know that a plant closure will cause economic dislocation in the city. Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) What are the ethical issues involved in this case? (b) How can the interests of different stakeholders be reconciled in this case?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Corporate GovernanceEthical Dilemmas in Government
Wealthy CEOs and founders of successful businesses around the world are increasingly pledging to give away their wealth in philanthropy. Do you think that such a move is sufficient enough to bring about a positive change in the society? Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics
Do you agree with the view that it is nature and not nurture which determines the emotional intelligence of a person?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Emotional IntelligenceFamily, Society and Education
Is Emotional Intelligence influenced by cultural moorings? How would you differentiate the applicability of Emotional Intelligence in Indian society from that of Western society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Emotional IntelligenceHuman Values
Every superstition cannot be removed by the force of law. For that, a mental change is necessary. Comment. Also, explain how educators and public figures can help in eradicating superstition and instilling scientific temper among people.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
"Tolerance is not just about accepting differences; it is about appreciating and celebrating diversity." Discuss the importance of tolerance for governance. How can civil servants foster a culture of tolerance and inclusivity in a diverse country like India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Empathy and CompassionCivil Service Values
Examine the contemporary relevance of Gandhiji's talisman as a means of resolving ethical dilemmas in day to day life.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow. -- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Human ValuesEnvironmental Ethics
The policy of Dhamma advocated by Ashoka through his edicts remains relevant in the context of issues in public life even today. Elucidate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
"A person's character is most accurately revealed in their private life, not their public persona." Critically examine this statement in the context of public servants and their ethical conduct.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Ethics in Private and Public LifeIntegrity
What do each of the following quotations mean to you? "Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity; it is an act of justice." Nelson Mandela
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
Arguably, poverty is not only a matter of statistics. It is a reflection on the kind of society we live in. In this context, discuss the ethical implications for a society that witnesses high incidence of poverty.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Dimensions of EthicsEmpathy and Compassion
“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.” Martin Luther King Jr
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Human ValuesWorld Thinkers
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.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Human ValuesDedication to Public Service
It is vain to talk of the interest of the community, without understanding what is the interest of the individual. Discuss the statement in the present context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Dimensions of EthicsEthics in Private and Public Life
Examine how role models influence ethical behaviour. What actions can leaders take to integrate ethical conduct in their organisations?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Human ValuesWork Culture
"I do believe that, where there is only a choice between cowardice and violence, I would advise violence."- Mahatma Gandhi
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Indian ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
Compare and contrast the roles of family and educational institutions in value inculcation. How can these two institutions complement each other?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
Throwing light on the idea of Universal Humanism propounded by Rabindranath Tagore, discuss its contemporary relevance.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
According to Buddhism, for a man to be perfect there are two qualities that he should develop equally: compassion (karuna) on one side, and wisdom (panna) on the other. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
Do you think nation states owe a responsibility towards asylum seekers? What are the considerations that should, in your opinion, go into the making of a refugee policy? Provide arguments with contemporary examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2018–2020
Ethics in International RelationsEmpathy and Compassion
What do each of the following quotations mean to you? "The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own." - Lao Tzu
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Human ValuesWorld Thinkers
The teachings of the Bhagavad Gita offer valuable lessons for ethical conduct in public service. Discuss the relevance of these teachings in navigating the ethical issues of administration in contemporary India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Indian ThinkersCivil Service Values
Literacy levels have been increasing in India over the past few decades, and the literacy rate was found to be 74.04 per cent after the 2011 census. Though this increase in literacy rate seems like a very great accomplishment, it is a matter of concern that still so many people in India cannot even read and write. Children are going to school but not learning much beyond "floor level tasks". Moreover, the higher literacy level has not resulted in better human values and this is manifested in the troubled atmosphere in the society at large. This failure of the education system to reform human behavior is troubling for a young democracy, like India. Given this situation, answer the following: (a) What role is education expected to play in reforming human behaviour and inculcating human values? (b) Do you think only the government is responsible for this state of the education system? If not, identify the stakeholders who should press for a change in the education system in this regard.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved. - B.R. Ambedkar
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
The logic of limitless wealth lies in the basic human instinct for furthering self-interest in the form of profit. In this context, do you think there is a possibility of pursuing ethical capitalism?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri's life exemplifies value-driven public service of the highest order. What are the values one can learn from his life to be a good citizen and a good administrator?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Human ValuesCivil Service Values
"Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education." Assess whether such an objective can be achieved within the existing system of education in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values