GS4 · Practice questions
Ethics, integrity and aptitude
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Celebrities are paid huge amounts by companies for endorsing products that at times turn out to be harmful for the consumers. Examine the ethical dimensions involved in such instances.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics
What do you mean by 'anonymity in the civil services'? Explain why anonymity and neutrality are considered as important traits for civil servants.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Civil Service ValuesImpartiality and Objectivity
While discussing the ethical issues that journalists face on a regular basis, examine the causes of increased sensationalism in news media in recent times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics
Issues around economic inclusion are not just about income gaps, there are many dimensions of moral and ethical choices as well. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Dilemmas in Government
Prescription of dresscode for women not only violates their liberty but also reflects outdated views on gender relations as well as proper conduct. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Dimensions of EthicsEthics in Private and Public Life
Instances of atrocities against dalits despite stringent legal measures point to the fact that the problem is not one of legality only but a matter of entrenched social prejudices and attitude. In this context suggest some effective measures to address the issue holistically.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion
"A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury". Explain the statement giving one example each from personal and public life.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Dimensions of EthicsEthics in Private and Public Life
Should a person resort to leaking of information in case of wrongs done in the organization ? Does it cause a conflict of interest between the personal, organizational and societal spheres? Discuss with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Conflict of InterestCorruption
As a Forest Officer, you are receiving increasing complaints of certain animals ruining the farms and causing damage to crops. This is creating an undue financial burden for the farmers who are in deep distress because of the uncontrolled damage. Consequently, the farmers are demanding you to put forward a request for culling of animals. You are an animal lover and against culling of animals. You had made efforts to control the menace but the population of animals has increased beyond the managing capacity. 1. What are the options available to you? Evaluate each of these options and choose the option which you would adopt, giving reasons. 2. Also suggest some long term measures to ensure that such a situation is not repeated.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Environmental EthicsRules versus Compassion
You are the Health Secretary in a state where there is an outbreak of dengue and chikungunya diseases. There have been reports of negligent attitude of some private hospitals in the city. Also, the public hospitals do not have the required infrastructure and staff to meet such increased number of cases in a short span of time. Additionally, the staff is demoralised by the increased working hours and the public outrage. Despite the efforts of the local authorities this issue emerges year after year. 1. What are the immediate steps which should be taken in such a situation? 2. Suggest some long term measures to ensure that such a situation is not repeated.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Crisis Decision MakingEthical Dilemmas in Government
A broad ethical framework as a guiding light for international relations will not only ensure harmonious relations between nations but will also lead to progress of the human race. Discuss with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Ethics in International RelationsDimensions of Ethics
For effective public service delivery, the need today is to move from traditional accountability mechanisms to social accountability through greater civic engagement. Discuss with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Transparency and InformationProbity in Governance
What does inequality mean to you? What are the different kinds of inequality? Is inequality morally wrong?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
There can be honesty without integrity, but no integrity without honesty. Do you agree? Justify your stand with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
IntegrityCivil Service Values
What do you mean by social justice? Explain with examples, why it is imperative for a society to promote social justice.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Dimensions of EthicsEmpathy and Compassion
"It is not always the same thing to be a good person and a good citizen." Explain the meaning of this statement and analyse its implications for a democratic society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Ethics in Private and Public LifeLaw and Morality
"Morality is based neither on the principle of utility, nor on a law of nature, but on human reason. But human reason can be fallible." Comment., What does morality mean to you?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Theories
"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
Which administrator had a lasting impact on your decision to join the civil services and why? Should administrators have increased media presence so that the common man can know more about their efforts and achievements? Justify your stand.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Civil Service ValuesDedication to Public Service
Value of compassion towards the weak extends the limits of operations of a public servant by introducing flexibility but dilutes the principle of objectivity. Discuss. If a conflict arises between the value of compassion and principle of objectivity, how will you deal with it as a public servant?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Empathy and CompassionImpartiality and Objectivity
Investigative reporting by media can be a significant source of information on corruption. What are ethical issues involved in investigative journalism? What safeguards can be introduced to prevent its misuse?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Transparency and InformationCorruption
Ensuring accountability in the administration just adds another layer in the bureaucratic process. Examine. Differentiate between accountability and responsibility. Suggest some measures through which administrative accountability can be made more effective in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Accountability and Ethical GovernanceCivil Service Values
You are the manager of a small hotel which maintains high standards of ethics in dealing with its customers. One day a person comes to your hotel and enquires about booking a room at your hotel. However, due to peak season, all rooms were already booked and hence the staff politely informed him about the unavailability. The person, however, was adamant and took this as a personal insult and started misbehaving with the staff present at the counter. Citing his political connection he also threatened the staff of severe consequences. Next day the person lodged a frivolous complaint with the police under the stringent SC/ST act. In his complaint he accused you and your staff of insulting him deliberately on the basis of his caste. He insisted further that he was denied a room at your hotel due to the caste he belongs to. 1. What are the options available to you? 2. Evaluate each of these options and choose the option which you would adopt, giving reasons.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Crisis Decision MakingEthical Dilemmas in Government
You are DM of a very poor district in the hinterland of India. It has come to your notice that manual scavenging is widely prevalent in the district even though the new law prohibits manual scavenging in any form. Upon enquiry, you have found that the number of manual scavengers has been reported to be very low, however, hundreds of dry latrines in the district depict a different picture. You have also noticed two more important trends: first, most of the manual scavengers are Dalits, and second, in many of the cases they themselves go to the houses and request the owners to clean their toilets manually, as it would provide monetary benefits. The entire district administration has been criticized by the media and there is political pressure on you to manipulate the data in a way that it shows less number of manual scavengers in the district. Based on the given information answer the following: 1. Identify the ethical issues associated with manual scavenging. 2. List the options available to you in the given case. Evaluate the merits and demerits of each. 3. Discuss some feasible steps that you can take to control this serious problem.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Empathy and CompassionCrisis Decision Making