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Indian Thinkers
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"Five things should be pondered over before you act: Resources, weapons, time, place and deed" - Thirukkural.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Indian ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
"If a good teacher becomes a soldier, the society will lose a good teacher and get a bad soldier" - Aristotle.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Human ValuesWorld Thinkers
What do you mean by ethical political leadership? Do you think it is on a declining trend in India? If so, highlight the socio-political causes responsible for its decline.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Civil Service ValuesCorruption
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
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 does each of the following quotation mean to you? a) A man can give up a right, but he may not give up a duty without being guilty of a grave dereliction.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Theories
"It is compassion, the most gracious of virtues, which moves the world."
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Empathy and CompassionHuman Values
"I understand democracy as something that gives the weak the same chance as the strong." - Mahatma Gandhi
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
The ideals of ‘Dhamma’ by Ashoka present key learnings on public morality. Discuss. Also, state their relevance for public servants.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Indian ThinkersCivil Service Values
What is an Ideal? What, according to you, shall be the highest Ideal of human life? Explain your position with due justification.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
Given below are quotations of great moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these quotations, bring out what it means to you in the present context: (a) "You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger". — Gautama Buddha.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Indian ThinkersEmotional Intelligence
What is Kant's categorical imperative? How does it compare with the doctrine of Nishkama Karma?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Indian ThinkersWorld Thinkers
Kautilya’s teachings for running an effective administration and achieving welfare goals remain relevant even today. Justify with suitable illustration.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Indian ThinkersCivil Service Values
Greed is a bottomless pit which is harmful not only for self but for the entire society. Discuss. How can such negative desires be controlled?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
What do each of the following quotations mean to you? (30) (a) "We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far." - Swami Vivekananda
30 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
What lessons can be learnt from the life of Mahatma Gandhi for promoting social harmony today's times?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Indian ThinkersHuman Values