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Family, Society and Education
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In the context of rapid technological change, discuss the significance of inculcating moral and spiritual values in educational institutions.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
You are the Chairman of a Committee, constituted by the government, to suggest measures to improve the quality of education in state-run schools. In view of the increasing dropout rate and the widening gap between students' learning ability in state-run and private schools, answer the following questions: (a) Examine the role of government in the education sector, especially providing primary and secondary education through state-run schools. (b) Identify the principles and values that would guide your recommendations in this regard. (c) Suggest some ways in which quality of education in state-run schools can be improved.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 12 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Civil Service ValuesQuality of Service Delivery
The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence. Rabindranath Tagore
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 12 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
Do you agree with the view that it is nature and not nurture which determines the emotional intelligence of a person?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Emotional IntelligenceFamily, Society and Education
The Indian education system suffers from many ills. One of the major issues is the focus on 'rote learning', which has been the staple of the Indian education system for many years. While many Indians have attained success despite this system, simply being able to recall information is not enough in today's world when that information is instantly available to anyone on a mobile phone. A survey of 200 Indian and foreign companies found that only 14% of Indian graduates were prepared for the workforce, largely because most graduates were unable to apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems. In this context, answer the following questions: (a) What are the consequences of 'rote learning' on the educational development of young students in the country? (b) Suggest measures that can be taken to address this issue.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
Students should be taught the importance of "doing what's right" at a young age. Discuss how the New Education Policy seeks to impart value based education to students of all age groups.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2021–2022
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
Explain why altruism constitutes one of the core values in public life. In this regard, suggest some measures to foster altruistic behaviour in public services.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Human ValuesDedication to Public Service
You have recently graduated from college and are now preparing for the civil services examination. While reading the newspaper, you come across a news report of a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), working for child rights, challenging a provision of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, in the Supreme Court of India. The said provision provides for the option of Children in Conflict with Law (CCL) to be tried as adults under certain circumstances. The NGO's plea is that children are not able to understand the gravity of crimes. It has also contended that the criminal acts committed by children are a reflection of failure of the society to take care of its children. In the context of this situation, as a young aspirant, answer the following questions: (a) What are the possible factors that can drive a child towards committing heinous crimes? (b) Is it ethical to punish children as adults rather than giving them a chance for reformation?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentEthics in Private and Public Life
Unstable marriages and families can lead to failures of moral development in children and overall moral decline in the society. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2021–2022
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel. What do you understand by this statement? In your opinion, which five values should Indian education system inculcate in every student? Justify your choice.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
Morality is neither divine commands nor universal principle of thought rather practices developed by groups of human beings striving to avoid mutually harmful conflict and promote mutually beneficial cooperation. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2022
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Theories
Explain why superstitious beliefs and practices abound in India. In this context, discuss the importance of inculcating scientific temper to remove superstitions.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
Patriotism can hold different meanings for different people, often shaped by personal experiences and convictions. What does patriotism mean to you? Explain narrating incidents from your life when you exhibited patriotism.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Human ValuesEthics in Private and Public Life
Many Indian cities are facing a major problem of management of household waste. Huge volume of wastes has meant that landfill sites are facing the problem of overcapacity. On the other hand, the waste-to-energy plants constructed to solve the problem are also facing flak due to their inefficiency and release of poisonous pollutants. The manner of waste disposal by people is identified as one of the main reasons behind this problem. The government has notified rules regarding disposal, collection and treatment of waste and has initiated numerous awareness campaigns in the past. Still, the problem does not seem to be getting under control. Given such a situation, answer the following questions: (a) What do you think is the reason behind the apathy of people towards issues like waste disposal that affect the larger interests of society in general? (b) Identify the stakeholders and the significance of their involvement in addressing the issue.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Probity in GovernanceEnvironmental Ethics
In matters of conscience, the law of the majority has no place. How does this statement apply to a civil servant? 6(a) How societal members can make a huge difference - the. Give your perceptions in this regard with due justification.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Ethics in Private and Public LifeHuman Values
“The morality of the individual and the morality of the state are one and the same.” Plato
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
World ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
Possible factors that can drive a child to a crime
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Family, Society and EducationDimensions of Ethics
Manoj is a young boy studying in class tenth of Nav Bharti school. Even though Manoj is pursuing science stream as desired by his parents, he has always been more inclined towards arts. His skills in various performing arts viz. music, dance etc., has always received high praises from his friends, teachers and relatives alike. It was his desire to make a name for himself in this field. However, when Manoj informed his parents about his dream, their reaction though disappointing, did not come as a surprise. His parents who have always desired to see him as an engineer, were vehemently against his wish to pursue performing arts as a career option. His father explained him that by being an engineer he can lead a financially rewarding life, which they themselves could never afford. Further, his father also belittled his dream by saying that music and dance did not constitute an honourable profession. Manoj's father also pointed out to Manoj that Praveen, Manoj's cousin, had settled with a high paying job after completing his engineering degree form a renowned university. Though Manoj never enjoyed studying mathematics and science, he did not want to go against his parent's wishes. Therefore, after completing his board exams, Manoj was sent to Pota. Over the years the reputation of Pota as the coaching hub for entrance examinations had grown far and wide. The determination of Manoj's parents to make their son an engineer was undeterred despite the high fees of the coaching centres in Pota. Therefore, in order to pay the high fees of the coaching institute, Manoj's parents mortgaged their only asset, the ancestral family land. Manoj tried to convince his father against it, but to no avail. In order to fulfil his parent's aspiration, Manoj started working hard and giving his best. However, despite his consistent and honest hard work, his performance in mock tests remained sub-par and could neither meet the expectations of the teachers in Pota nor that of his parents at home. In addition, due to the alienation from the environment of school, friends, and family Manoj started remaining depressed. Further, in Pota he did not get anytime for pursuing his hobbies in performing arts. He started keeping to himself and even avoided talking to his parents on phone. Even after two years of gruelling coaching regime, Manoj's condition remained unchanged. The situation came to such a pass that Manoj used to be in a constant fear of failure in the annual Engineering Entrance Examination (EEE). He was aware about the high financial stakes that the exam bore for his family. It was under this pressure that Manoj gave the EEE. Finally, the results were out, and Manoj was unable to make it to any prestigious engineering college. Even though the result was on the expected lines for Manoj, the realisation that he has failed in the examination crushed him mentally. What made the matters worse was the disappointment that Manoj noticed in his parent's voice over the phone. Manoj felt like a criminal in his mind who had squandered the scarce family resources. Unable to bear the pressure, Manoj took a fatal jump off the building of his hostel. He left behind a note apologising to his parents for being unable to fulfil their aspirations. a) What are the qualities lacked by Manoj's parents? b) What qualities in a person can prevent him/her from taking the extreme step of committing suicide? c) What are the various ethical issues with the education system as depicted in the case study?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
Explain the role of society in imparting values. In this context also, discuss a situation wherein acquired values learnt from home or school guided you in a situation of dilemma.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
It is often argued that there is a crisis of values in modern society. Do you agree with this view? Discuss with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education