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Human Values
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The above quote by Mahatma Gandhi emphasises on the need for service and that too one with joy and enthusiasm for the greater benefit of both servant and server.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
"There is only one responsibility of business, namely to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase profits." Do you think corporations, by indulging in social responsibilities, are compromising their core resource utilisation and production responsibility by diverting resources into unproductive social endeavours? Do you think values such as “tyaga,” (renunciation) “seva,” (service) “daanam,” (Charity) “damah,” (self-control) that are espoused in traditional Indian Wisdom have relevance for modern day public servants? Why? Why not?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Corporate GovernanceCivil Service Values
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." — Muhammad Ali
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Human ValuesEmpathy and Compassion
Values and attitude are important components of social capital. Explain with examples how they contribute to building social capital.
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Human ValuesAttitude
How does Ratan Tata's life and leadership exemplify ethical decision-making in corporate governance?
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Corporate GovernanceHuman Values
Megha is a first-year sociology student at a reputed college in the national capital. She is originally from Tadchiroli, a tribal village in a western Indian state. Megha's family migrated to the city when she was seven years old and had not visited their village since. Though Megha has fond memories of her childhood there, she never deeply understood the customs and traditions of the region. One day, Megha expresses her wish to visit Tadchiroli. Her father agrees and asks her to inform Ratan, her paternal uncle, who still lives in the village with his family. Megha informs Ratan and travels to the village during a semester break. Upon arrival, she receives a warm welcome from Ratan and his family. Later, Ratan invites her to attend a local festival. During the event, Megha notices that her cousin Rinki is missing. Curious, she asks Ratan's wife Ratna why Rinki is not at the festival. Ratna explains that Rinki is on her period, and as per tradition, menstruating girls must stay separately in small huts built specifically for the purpose. Locally known as 'kurma ghars', they are generally located on the periphery of the village, near a river or pond. She further adds that these girls are not allowed to enter the main house or participate in any social or religious activities. Megha is taken aback. She asks whether all women follow this huts and miss classes during their periods. Ratna admits that many in the village, including herself, never questioned the practice. The explanation unsettles Megha. She finds it hard to believe that a natural biological function leads to such exclusion. Before returning to the city, Megha observes that even educated family members seem to accept and follow these customs. The experience leaves a deep impact on her. She starts reading more about menstrual taboos and their impact on women's health, dignity, and education. As a sociology student, she recognises how such traditions are linked to patriarchy and social stigma. She begins to reflect on what she can do at her level to improve the current situation, without alienating the community or disrespecting its traditions. a. Suggest a course of action Megha can take to sensitize her village community without appearing disrespectful or confrontational. b. What ethical principles and methods should guide her actions while engaging with the community? c. How is menstruation related to human rights?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Social Influence and PersuasionEmpathy and Compassion
Cultivating a scientific temper is a fundamental duty of each citizen under Article 51-A under the Constitution of India.
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Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education
"Forgiveness is not an occasional act. It is a permanent attitude." Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
The family is often the first school of values, but it may also become a breeding ground for biases, stereotypes and hierarchical attitudes. Critically evaluate the dual role of family in value inculcation in a society.
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Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things." Ronald Reagan
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Human ValuesCivil Service Values
"Traditional folklore, rituals, and community customs have long played a role in transmitting ethical values to younger generations." In the context of weakening family structures and growing digital influences, critically evaluate the effectiveness of these cultural practices in shaping moral behavior among children and youth. Can they be revitalized to address the ethical void in contemporary society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel embodied the ethical paradox of statecraft — combining moral firmness with administrative realism to unify a fragmented nation. Discuss the ethical values demonstrated by Sardar Patel in nation-building and public administration. How can his leadership principles inspire civil servants today in balancing pragmatism with moral responsibility?
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Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
“Work is worship, but laughter is life. Anyone who takes life too seriously must prepare himself for a miserable existence. Anyone who greets joys and sorrows with equal facility can really get the best of life.” Sardar Patel.
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Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
Given below are two quotations of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context? a. "Service which is rendered without joy helps neither the servant nor the served."- M K Gandhi
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Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
Socrates' quote: "The only thing I know is that I know nothing." Discuss.
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World ThinkersHuman Values
"No man should tolerate injustice, whether it be against himself or against another." - Jyotiba Phule
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Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
How does the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 seek to restore the ethical and holistic purpose of education beyond mere employability? Reflect on the ethical significance of this shift.
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Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
Traditional Indian wisdom has been relevant for ages and the cardinal virtues espoused have an impact on public services.
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Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
Family values influence the decisions individuals make both within the family structure and outside of it. Do you agree with the statement? Justify with relevant examples.
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Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
"Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good." Discuss.
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Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
"It is not because men's desires are strong that they act ill; it is because their consciences are weak." J S Mill
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World ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
Given below are three quotations of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context? (a) "How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortune of others." Adam Smith
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World ThinkersHuman Values
Given below are three quotations of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context? a. Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. - Mahatma Gandhi
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
Answer the following in about 150 words each: Explain how a public servant balances the inherent tension between their professional duties and private life. How do human values complement the transparent and accountable values of a public servant? Explain the role of civil society in curbing corruption. Examine the statement: 'Women are not born but made'. Do you think that emotional nature of women helps in better decision making? Justify your answer. 'Ethics and Law are complementary to each other'. Discuss. 'A mother, a father and a teacher can reduce corruption in the nation'. Elucidate the role of family and education in this context.
150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Ethics in Private and Public LifeCivil Service Values