GS4 · Practice questions
Ethics, integrity and aptitude
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As per reports, if global warming is not controlled today, it might become irreversible. Is this is unfair to future generations?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Environmental EthicsWorld Thinkers
You are appointed as the principal of a school, which is located in a backward district. A colleague brings to your attention that a group of boys indulge in smoking during school hours within the vicinity of the school. The same group has also repeatedly been caught consuming alcohol in the school premises. No form of punishment seems to be effective while dealing with this particular group. Upon investigation, you find that the boys belong to low-income families and have picked up the habits from elders at home and neighbours. The teachers are concerned about the effect it will have on other students. You also realise that this problem has to be addressed as quickly as possible. In this context, answer the following questions: 20 (a) Identify the factors that make young people take up such harmful habits? What is the role of educational institutions in inculcating right habits among the students? (b) How would you address the immediate issue? Analyse the options available to you in this regard. (c) How will you bring about a behavioural change among students in this case?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
A civil servant needs to be objective as well as empathetic. What do we understand by objectivity? Discuss its relation with empathy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Impartiality and ObjectivityEmpathy and Compassion
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. 10 (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? 10 (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.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion
Explain the meaning and importance of the following civil services values with appropriate examples:
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Civil Service ValuesIntegrity
You are serving as the Public Health Officer in a district that is lagging behind in achieving the Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. Even after ensuring adequate access to water and sanitation services, their usage has not spread and the practice of open defecation continues in the district. Despite serious extension efforts by the government, safe hygienic practices have not been adopted by the people. As a result, various instances of bacteriological contamination and water-borne diseases have surfaced up recently. In such a scenario: (a) Examine the reasons behind low usage and adoption rates of built toilets in India? (b) Highlighting the principles to be kept in mind while preparing an effective Information, Education and Communication (IEC) strategy, design an action plan to address the problem.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Social Influence and PersuasionCivil Service 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
What do you understand by corporate ethics? Explain its significance for socio-economic development.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Corporate GovernanceAccountability and Ethical Governance
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." Elaborate this Aristotelian ethics with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
World ThinkersEthical Theories
In your personal life you are a religious person and strongly believe in the preservation of socio-cultural beliefs. Your recent posting as an IPS officer has brought you to a district with a widely revered shrine. Shortly after you take charge, you find considerable tension building up in the district on the question of women's entry in the shrine. In this backdrop, the Supreme Court has ruled in favour of women being allowed to enter the shrine. You are aware that there is considerable resentment against the decision. Additionally, several political parties, religious bodies and groups have launched a campaign to defend the tradition. In few weeks the traditional annual pilgrimage to the shrine is going to commence. You suspect that if the situation is not diffused it might lead to law and order problems. (a) What are the key issues at stake here? (b) Do you see any dilemmas in the unfolding situation? (c) In this context, what steps would you take to discharge your duties?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Civil Service ValuesEthical Dilemmas in Government
Discuss the menace of corruption in public life. Also critically examine the measures taken for ensuring probity in governance.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
CorruptionProbity in Governance
Impersonal management, a feature of Weberian bureaucracy, develops over time into indifference, especially with weaker sections. Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Civil Service ValuesEmpathy and Compassion
Various studies have found out that cases of depression and mental illness have increased exponentially in the recent past. Also, in the age group of 15-30 years, this problem is further pronounced. Furthermore, the rising trend of suicides in this age group has been attributed to depression. Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) Present an ethical critique of the prevalent societal attitude towards mental illness. (b) Given the magnitude of the problem among younger generation/young adults, analyse the role of the following: i. Parenting ii. Social Media iii. Video Games
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education
Discuss the importance of being a role model for achieving success as a leader. In this context, what do you think are the qualities that separate a leader from a manager?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Human ValuesCivil Service Values
As the current generation is responsible for climate change, it should take moral ownership and be held responsible for solving the crisis.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Environmental EthicsDimensions of Ethics
Value conflicts are common in the public sphere of life to everyone and a public servant is not an exception to this. What are the common value conflicts that a public servant faces? How can a public servant overcome those value conflicts?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentConflict of Interest
Test of morality goes beyond doing a simple cost benefit analysis. Discuss with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Theories
What is the relationship between Ethics and Law? Explain with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Law and MoralityDimensions of Ethics
"In matters of conscience, the law of majority has no place." Do you agree? Substantiate with Example.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Law and MoralitySources of Ethical Guidance
You are the Chief of District Transport department, who issues registrations for motor vehicles. The office is plagued with corruption, delays and arbitrariness. Some of the citizens complained that the absence of citizen charter in the office is the reason for all the other issues. You have decided to draw a citizen charter for the office. Your seniors and subordinates are also ready to support you in this regard with capacities, facilities etc. a. Draw out a citizen charter for your organization and list out its merits. b. What are the difficulties you think could occur in implementing the charter?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Citizens ChartersWork Culture
Answer the following questions in not more than 150 words each: 1. Given below are two quotations. For each of these bring out what it means to you in the present context. (a) The golden rule of conduct is mutual toleration, seeing that we will never all think alike and we shall always see Truth in fragment and from different points of vision. Mahatma Gandhi.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
Government of India decided to come up with a plan to de-radicalise youths, influenced by extremist groups to join their terror outfits. Under this plan, a separate department was established under Home ministry. You are assigned a senior position in a newly created department. The department, thus created, was responsible for monitoring, counselling and rehabilitation of youths who were apprehended on their way to join terror outfit. Afterwards they were returned to their family members and were given an opportunity to start afresh. One such incident comes to your notice where Mr. X who is a doctor by profession and was returned to his family members. He was intercepted and apprehended by security agency in Turkey while on his way to join ISIS in Iraq. However, after his rehabilitation, Mr. X found it difficult to adjust. No one was ready to hire him. He and his family witnessed nearly a social boycott. You are the officer designated to monitor the progress of Mr. X. You received a credible intelligence report that owing to lack of social support and promising future prospects, once again he is in touch with terror outfit. You reported the whole matter to your immediate senior who shrugged it off and replied that Mr. X deserves this treatment owing to his misplaced allegiance and mistake. He ordered you to stay quiet and let Mr. X go about his business and, makes a promise that if he makes moves to join terrorist organisation, he will be arrested and put in jail. a) Would you adhere to your senior's order? Give reason(s) for your choice. b) What are the ethical dilemmas before you? How will you resolve these?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Crisis Decision MakingPressure and Loyalty
(11) Stakeholders involved and ethical issues involved. (a) Given the situation, suggest a course of action you will take.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Conflict of InterestEthical Dilemmas in Government
What are the socio-psychological factors that motivate people to join the mob and kill fellow human beings? (b) Identify the implications of increasing crime of lynching on society. (c) Examine the role of social media in recent instances of mob lynching. As a law enforcement officer, how will you prevent such incidents from happening in your district?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Social Influence and PersuasionTechnology and Ethics