GS4 · Practice questions
Ethics, integrity and aptitude
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What do each of the following quotations mean to you? (a) "The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts."- Marcus Aurelius
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
"Wars begin in the minds of men, and in those minds, love and compassion would have built the defences of peace."
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
Transparency is vital to cultivate public trust in government and to prevent, detect and deter corruption effectively. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Transparency and InformationCorruption
Discuss the contributions of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to the idea of social justice in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
An essential element that distinguishes a career in public service from jobs elsewhere is its focus on public service ethos. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Civil Service ValuesDedication to Public Service
It was Assembly election times, and you were deputed to a constituency on election duty where one of your responsibilities was to monitor candidates' campaign expenses and supervise the campaigns' videography. As you take charge and start working, you realise the challenge you have got into. Two of the candidates had a criminal background, and the whole contest was more or less between these two only. As the campaigns picked pace, you noticed that both the candidates indulged in inciting the voters on caste and religious grounds. Further, they were doling out monetary inducements in blatant violation of the election code of conduct. You had all of it on record, thanks to your videographer. You decided to warn them before taking any strict action, so you called them and confronted them with the evidence. Much to your relief, they quietly accepted the mistake and promised to comply with the codes. Two days after the meeting, you get the news that one of your videographers was severely beaten by the goons of one of the candidates. And the beating of the videographer was meant as a warning to you. Further, the same evening you get a call threatening you with dire consequences if you interfere with the campaigns. You realise that your decisions are proving to be dangerous for the people working with you. You didn't feel good about endangering the safety of your staff. 1. What are the issues involved in the above case? 2. Is it ethically justified to be devoted to duty at the cost of the personal safety of the staff? Discuss. 3. How will you go about doing your election duties without compromising the safety of your staff? Explain.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentCrisis Decision Making
It is morally permissible to perform an action in pursuit of a good end in full knowledge that the action might also bring about bad results. Critically examine the statement with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Theories
You have recently been posted as the District Magistrate of a poor district in India where there is a high prevalence of manual scavenging. It has been brought to your notice that manual scavenging has claimed many lives in your district. Upon further enquiry, you found that most of the manual scavengers belong to a particular caste, and majority of them can find employment only by way of scavenging. Even some government departments in your district are employing these people for physical cleaning of sewers/septic tanks without basic safety gear and measures. Despite the rehabilitation programmes for manual scavengers, the administration has been found inefficient in identifying such people in the first place and the efforts to reskill them for employment elsewhere have not yielded desired results. Based on the given information, answer the following: (a) Identify the issues associated with manual scavenging. (b) List the options available to you in the given case. Evaluate the merits and demerits of each. (c) Discuss some feasible steps that you can take to address this serious problem.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Empathy and CompassionEthical Dilemmas in Government
Dealing with an ethical dilemma not only requires following rules and regulations, but also requires adherence to moral prudence and altruism. Explain in the context of civil services in India, with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentCivil Service Values
Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value. Albert Einstein
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
The transgender community has been a part of India's social set up since the very beginning but never recognized as a reputable part of the society. 'Hijra' is a term traditionally used in India for transgender women who were born male. The role and value of this community in accordance with the sacred Hindu texts condenses to the performance of blessings at marriage and birth ceremonies for good fortune. With the advent of the British Raj in the 19th century, the acts of "cross-dressing" were registered as a criminal offence and if such offences were committed repeatedly, imprisonment followed. Thus, began the criminalization of hijras. Today, although legally supported and socially empowered as compared to earlier times, hijras are still subject to transphobic discrimination-associated violence, poverty, and segregation. In light of the above, answer the following: (a) Identify the challenges faced by transgenders during the different stages of their life. (b) Discuss the reasons for the continuing discrimination against trangenders in India despite several initiatives for their upliftment in recent times.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Empathy and CompassionDimensions of Ethics
Given below are quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. Bring out what they mean to you in the present context: Intolerance is itself a form of violence and an obstacle to the growth of a true democratic spirit. Mahatma Gandhi
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
Despite differences in terms of organizational values guiding the public and private sectors, there remain certain values that are equally important to both. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Civil Service ValuesCorporate Governance
Through their actions, interactions, and teachings, schools have the power to mold the moral compass of the next generation. In this perspective, discuss the significance of value-based education in preparing the youth to address the contemporary challenges of society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom". - Thomas Jefferson
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Human ValuesIntegrity
What do you understand by social capital? Explain its relationship with good governance.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Accountability and Ethical GovernanceProbity in Governance
Corporate Social Responsibility can help in changing the perception of 'business ethics' being an oxymoron. Critically analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics
You are posted as a District Magistrate in a district, which is witnessing a high caseload of COVID-19 pandemic patients. The physical infrastructure and human resources in the district are stretched much beyond their capacity. At the peak of the pandemic, certain reports emerge that the District Medical Officer has been misusing his position to abuse female employees in his department and coercing them to have sexual relations with him. However, the concerned officer not only has an impeccable academic record but also a profound professional track record. You also need his presence and guidance to deal with the pandemic situation in the district. But, there is pressure from the media and civil society organisations to immediately report the matter to the State authorities for action against the concerned officer. Given the situation, answer the following: (a) Identify the stakeholders and issues involved in the above case. (b) What are the options available to you? Discuss their pros and cons. (c) What will be your final course of action? Justify with reasons.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Crisis Decision MakingEthical Dilemmas in Government
You are recently posted as District Magistrate in a district, which is a major hub of industrial activities and attracts workers from different places and communities. The workers of these industries often utilize the open spaces on roads for performing their daily prayers, though only for a short period of time. The lack of a place of worship close to the work places, is cited as the reason for continuance of this practice. However, some residents of nearby areas have been objecting to this practice due to the inconvenience caused by congestion on the roads. There have also been complaints of alleged illegal encroachments over public land in garb of this practice. One day, you are informed that a group of locals disrupted the workers at the time of worship. The incident led to clashes between several groups and a law and order problem has arisen in the district. Given the situation, answer the following: (a) What are the options available before you? Evaluate the merits and demerits of each one of them. (b) What course of action would you choose and why?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentCrisis Decision Making
“The forces in a capitalist society, if left unchecked, tend to make the rich richer and the poor poorer.” — Jawaharlal Nehru
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Corporate GovernanceCivil Service Values
What do you understand by the term 'situation ethics'? Critically analyze its strengths and weaknesses in making moral judgements.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Theories
Max Weber's concept of bureaucracy was developed in the early 20th century, but it still influences administrative structures today. In what ways do you see Weberian bureaucracy as relevant in today's rapidly changing world?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Civil Service ValuesImpartiality and Objectivity
"There is growing evidence that when it comes to moral judgment, human beings appear to be best characterised not as intuitive Deontologists or Consequentialists but as intuitive virtue theorists." Critically analyse the statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Ethical TheoriesDimensions of Ethics
The senses deceive from time to time, and it is prudent never to trust wholly those who have deceived us even once.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Dimensions of EthicsWorld Thinkers