GS4 · Practice questions
Human Values
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While a code of conduct merely establishes minimal standards of conduct, a better strategy to promote ethical work culture is through internalization of values. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 16 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Codes of Ethics and ConductWork Culture
Gandhian ideals can be of immense help in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. Evaluate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 16 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
Given below are quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. Bring out what they mean to you in the present context: (a) 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 16 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Human ValuesWorld Thinkers
Man is not only a product of his environment but can also modify the environment. Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 16 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Family, Society and EducationDimensions of Ethics
Which corporate leader has inspired you the most and what moral lessons have you learnt from their life?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 15 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Human ValuesCorporate Governance
It is sometimes believed that moral scrupulousness in one's private life automatically guarantees high moral stature in professional life. Do you agree? Justify your stand with logical arguments.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 15 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Ethics in Private and Public LifeIntegrity
You are working as a District Magistrate in an aspirational district where women literacy and sex ratio is one of the lowest in the country. It is brought to your notice that a woman who has been elected as 'Sarpanch' on a seat reserved for women candidates in a panchayat in your district is head 'only on the paper'. All the work related to the panchayat is actually carried out by her husband. Even the flag hoisting ceremony on Independence Day is carried out by her husband. However, her husband happens to be a good administrator as indicated by that panchayat's performance on various developmental parameters as compared to other panchayats in the district. Also, her husband enjoys the support of the local people. Given the situation, answer the following: (a) Identify the stakeholders and issues involved in this case? (b) What options are available to you as the District Magistrate in such a scenario? Also, evaluate each option and indicate what option will you choose.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 15 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Civil Service ValuesEthical Dilemmas in Government
"Man cannot do right in one department of life whilst he is occupied in doing wrong in any other department." Gandhi. Do you think an individual's personal ethics impacts professional life or they both can be compartmentalized? Explain your position with relevant examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2021–2025
Ethics in Private and Public LifeIndian Thinkers
"Periods of peace are the empty pages in the history books"
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Dimensions of EthicsWorld Thinkers
In the context of civil service, distinguish between moral and nonmoral values. Identify 5 basic moral values that can serve as foundational values for all services irrespective of the department. Give reasons why those values can be considered foundational.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Civil Service ValuesAptitude for Civil Service
"It is our first duty to serve society, and after we have done that, we may attend wholly to the salvation of our souls."
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
Goodness is the result of internal imperatives to do what is right, not sanctions from moral rules or rewards from expected consequences. Do you agree? Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Theories
The emphasis of Swami Dayanand Saraswati on education, social equality, and ethical values continues to influence the socio-cultural discourse in contemporary India. Discuss with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
Wealthy CEOs and founders of successful businesses around the world are increasingly pledging to give away their wealth in philanthropy. Do you think that such a move is sufficient enough to bring about a positive change in the society? Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics
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
What do each of the following quotations mean to you? "Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity; it is an act of justice." Nelson Mandela
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.” Martin Luther King Jr
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Human ValuesWorld Thinkers
"I do believe that, where there is only a choice between cowardice and violence, I would advise violence."- Mahatma Gandhi
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Indian ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
Throwing light on the idea of Universal Humanism propounded by Rabindranath Tagore, discuss its contemporary relevance.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
What do each of the following quotations mean to you? "The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own." - Lao Tzu
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Human ValuesWorld Thinkers
The logic of limitless wealth lies in the basic human instinct for furthering self-interest in the form of profit. In this context, do you think there is a possibility of pursuing ethical capitalism?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics
"To achieve a good life, duty is not sufficient; one needs to develop one's sympathetic feelings for others, and neither duty alone nor good will alone are sufficient to be moral." Do you agree with the above statement? Justify your position.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Dimensions of EthicsEmpathy and Compassion
The universal adoption of common good approach poses the ethical dilemma of putting collective interests over and above the individual interests. Discuss with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2019–2023
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Dilemmas in Government
“Men must have corrupted nature a little, for they were not born wolves, and they have become wolves.”
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values