GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

'The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.'

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023

Human ValuesDimensions of EthicsEthics in Private and Public Life

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 3 answers · about 180 words.

Opening

  • A definition1 of 3
  • A constitutional or legal provision1 of 3
  • No separate opening1 of 3

Body

  • Points and prose1 of 3
  • Points1 of 3
  • Continuous prose1 of 3

Close

  • No separate close2 of 3
  • A way forward1 of 3

The toppers’ answers

Kush MotwaniAIR 11 · CSE 2023 · 227 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a constitutional or legal provision

The given quote relates to the duty of every individual citizen to uphold Fundamental duties and safeguard the spirit of the nation and Basic structure.

Body · points and prose

world will not be destroyed by those who do evil:

  1. "No matter how big evil is, it is very small compared to the good in the world"
  2. ie, evil is incapable of causing large scale harm

[Eg]: Variety of invasions in India in past 2000 years have [not destroyed/disturbed] the cultural fabric of India.

world will be destroyed by those who watch them doing nothing

  1. ie, it is when ordinary people fail in

keeping a check on power that destruction starts.

Eg: In Nazi Germany, people who disagreed with Hitler's policies are said to have kept quiet for a long time.

To me it means:

  1. Every individual must ensure that he fulfils his fundamental duties.
  2. ie → Article 51 A(c) - to uphold integrity of India → Article 51 A (e) - to promote harmony and renounce practices derogatory to women
  3. Citizens must raise voice against corruption
  4. Citizens should not elect criminal politicians
  5. Citizens should boycott goods harming the environment
  6. Citizens should not indulge for people who act against society.

Close

This would lead to A GOOD EXAMPLE OF THIS

is Hivare Bazaar Panchayat, where in local body has taken steps to conserve water.

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