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Human Values
97 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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How can responsible and informed social media use be nurtured among children to make the internet a safer space for them?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Family, Society and EducationTechnology and Ethics
What do you understand by dignity? Distinguish between human and social dignity? Identify the common dignity violations that one notices in government departments.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
"It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err." Mahatma Gandhi.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Indian ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
What do each of the following quotations mean to you? "The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home." - Confucius
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
B. 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 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Civil Service ValuesHuman Values
Explain the relationship between personal and professional ethics of a civil servant.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Ethics in Private and Public LifeDimensions of Ethics
Given below are three quotations of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context? “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
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
World ThinkersHuman Values
“The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” – Confucius.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
The core of Gandhiji's philosophy lies in internal moral power. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
What do each of the following quotations mean to you? "There is no school equal to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent." - Mahatma Gandhi
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
Given below are three quotations of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context? (a) "Good government...depends...(on) the qualities of the human beings composing the society over which the government is exercised." J S Mill
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
World ThinkersAccountability and Ethical Governance
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them- Dalai Lama
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Human ValuesEmpathy and Compassion
The teachings of Arya Samaj present key ethical lessons for present day India. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
What were the major teachings of Swami Dayanand Saraswati? Explain their relevance in addressing the current ethical and social challenges in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
To see what is right and not do it is the want of courage- Confucius
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
World ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
Explain the difference between end-oriented values and means-oriented values. In your opinion, which is more important for a public servant?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Aptitude for Civil ServiceDimensions of Ethics
"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself." - Leo Tolstoy
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
What does each of the following quotations mean to you in the present context? a) "In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart"- Swami Vivekananda
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Indian ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
"To see what is right and not do it is a lack of courage." - Confucius
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
Littering at popular tourist destinations has become a significant environmental and ethical concern in India. A recent incident highlighted this issue when tourists were observed throwing tissue papers and a cake box on the road after celebrating a birthday. When a local politely requested them to use a nearby dustbin just 5 feet away, the tourists dismissed the appeal, claiming no dustbin was available. The situation escalated when their driver threw a plastic bag into the adjacent valley. Public reactions to the incident were divided. Some individuals commended the intervention as an effort to promote civic responsibility, emphasizing the need to protect fragile ecosystems like hill stations. Many argued that tourists must adhere to basic environmental ethics and that public spaces are a shared responsibility. Critics also highlighted the broader implications of such irresponsible behavior on the environment and local livelihoods. On the other hand, the tourists involved accused those intervening of interfering in their personal affairs, claiming their privacy was being violated. The argument that the tourists were being publicly shamed through the viral video added another layer to the ethical debate. Many questioned whether posting such incidents online, even for a social cause, was appropriate or necessary. The debate continues, with one side emphasizing the collective responsibility to preserve public spaces and the environment, while the other raises concerns about individual privacy and autonomy. (a) What are the ethical concerns associated with tourists littering at public destinations? (b) How can ethical tourism practices be integrated into policies to address issues like littering at tourist destinations? (c) Suggest a course of action that balances environmental responsibility and individual rights. Justify your answer.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Environmental EthicsEthics in Private and Public Life
What does each of the following quotations mean to you? "The end-product of education should be a free creative man, who can battle against historical circumstances and adversities of nature." Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education
Do you think technology can play a role in establishing a value-centric modern society? Critically evaluate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Technology and EthicsHuman Values
“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Empathy and CompassionHuman Values
Dalai Lama said, "If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them." Elucidate.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics