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Human Values
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"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." What does this quotation mean to you? Explain with an example.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
You and your friend are living together in a metropolitan city and preparing for civil service examinations. While you manage to meet your daily targets, you sense that your friend is unable to cope up with the pressure of the exam. Fear of not passing the exam and meeting the expectations of his family is stressing him further. You realise that with time your friend is losing interest in everything and often talks about committing suicide if he is unable to meet his goal. He is also missing out on meals and prefers to stay indoors when asked to venture out. When you sought professional help, the doctor diagnosed your friend with clinical depression. Being aware that your friend needs professional counselling and psychiatric care, you reach out to his parents who reside in a rural area. They rebuff you for suggesting counselling and instead reiterate that nothing is wrong with him. They sternly mention that your bringing up the matter will only make people engage in loose talk. They also ignore you when you politely inform them that it is not wise to ignore one's mental health. Your friend's parents see his state as a sign of failure and decide to call him home where he can continue with his preparation. You are aware of the gravity of the situation if your friend goes back to his house. You also know that there is very little awareness about mental health and that the solution is not to ignore it but to take necessary measures to tackle it. 20 (a) As a concerned friend and an aspiring civil servant who can frame policies for the public in the future and has a moral duty towards them, what are the options available to you in such a situation? (b) Evaluate each of these options and choose the option you would adopt, giving reasons
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Empathy and CompassionCrisis Decision Making
India's abysmal record in sex ratio and gender violence reflects the general attitude of the society towards women. Discuss. In this context, how could an attitudinal change be brought about?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion
Given below are two quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these, bring out what it means to you in the present context. 10 (a) "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
Environmental EthicsHuman Values
Your 16 year old cousin, Leena, loves to play basketball but her peers mock her short height, so much so that Leena has developed a negative attitude towards all sports. As a responsible elder cousin, how will you convince Leena to take up sports once again?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion
Given below is a quotation. Bring out what it means to you in present context. "The intellect has sharp eye for methods and tools, but is blind to ends and values." -Einstein.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
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 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Sources of Ethical GuidanceEthics in Private and Public Life
What teachings of Mahavira are most relevant today and why? Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017
Indian ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
"The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problems."-Mahatma Gandhi
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017
Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
What do you understand by the 'voice of conscience'? In what ways can you prepare yourself to listen to the voice of conscience?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017
Sources of Ethical GuidanceHuman Values
Fortitude enables a civil servant to make difficult yet morally right decisions. Explain with reference to real-life examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017
Aptitude for Civil ServiceCivil Service Values
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 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion
'Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.' (Dalai Lama)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Human ValuesEmpathy and Compassion
Talk of empowerment of women when all institutions run by ideology of patriarchy discriminate against women on various grounds.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Ethics in Private and Public LifeFamily, Society and Education
Privileges and principles are two sides of the same coin. One is essentially accompanied by the other. In modern individualistic society, people often value their privilege more than the principles. This degenerates the society and is not conducive for its development.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education
Gandhiji equated cleanliness to godliness. Unfortunately in the land of Gandhi, we find urban areas to be unclean & dirty despite dedicated schemes like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Competition is often blamed for instigating cheating and unethical behaviour. I do not think the blame is justified.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education
What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context? a) "When learning is purposeful, creativity blossoms. When creativity blossoms, thinking emanates. When thinking emanates, knowledge is fully lit. When knowledge is lit, the economy flourishes."- Abdul Kalam.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education
Family and school are important agents of socialization in a child's life. Comment on the role of family and school as a source of values. Give an example of a situation where these acquired values guided you in a situation of dilemma.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
"There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest." Discuss the significance of this statement in present day India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
"The love of one's country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border?" What do you understand by nationalism? What significance does it hold in your life?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Human ValuesEthics in Private and Public Life
Given below are two quotations. Bring out what they mean to you in the present context: (a) "We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far."
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics