GS4 · Practice questions
Attitude
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Gandhiji equated cleanliness to godliness. Unfortunately in the land of Gandhi, we find urban areas to be unclean & dirty despite dedicated schemes like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Competition is often blamed for instigating cheating and unethical behaviour. I do not think the blame is justified.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education
A group of educated young men is caught trying to leave the country to fight for a terrorist organization overseas. It was found that they were radicalized online through social media by the handlers of that terrorist organization. These boys have not committed any act of terror till now and have no criminal background. 20 (a) What could be the reasons for radicalization of educated youth? (b) As a senior intelligence official, what approach would you follow to deal with such cases? Give arguments in support of your stand. (c) Suggest a feasible strategy to prevent further radicalization of youth in the country.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude
Lack of cleanliness in urban areas despite schemes such as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan point to difficulties faced in bringing about attitudinal and behavioural changes. Discuss. (b) Socially and economically marginalized women are used to make a profit, often at the cost of their own health and reproductive autonomy, in the name of commercial surrogacy. Discuss the ethical issues associated with commercial surrogacy in India. Should commercial surrogacy be completely banned? (b) What are the various sources through which humans can judge the correctness of their actions? In the context of public life discuss how these sources are important in offering a clear and practical guidance. (b) Competition, it is argued, spurs the best of performance, however, can it also instigate cheating and unethical behaviour? Discuss with adequate examples. (b) "A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." What does this quotation mean to you? Explain with an example.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion