Akshay Agrawal: GS4 answer copy

The questions

1. Q1Differentiate between the following using suitable examples: (10 Marks, 150 Words) d) Intelligence and Emotional intelligence.10 marks
2. Q1(a)Given are two quotations. For each of these bring out what it means to you by giving real-life examples. (a) "A Leader is one who admits when he has made a mistake and has the grace to correct it, before it does any more harm".20 marks
3. Q1(b)“For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories”.
4. Q2Analyze Plato's Theory of Virtue' in the Indian context.10 marks
5. Q3Strengthen the internal and external mechanisms to check corruption.
6. Q4Discuss the role of emotional intelligence for a public servant in crisis management. Give suitable examples.10 marks
7. Q5What do you understand by ‘Code of Ethics’ & ‘Code of Conduct’? Do you think there is a need to shift from Code of Conduct to Code of Ethics?10 marks
8. Q6How far do you agree that probity is an essential and vital requirement for an efficient and effective system of governance and for socio-economic development? Justify.10 marks
9. Q7RTI has achieved much but clearly, it seems to have reached a stage where the need for a 'Second Revolution' has become inevitable. Examine.10 marks
10. Q8Motivation is the reason for people's actions, desires, and needs. How do you keep yourself motivated? Illustrate giving two examples from your study room that motivates you and why.10 marks
11. Q9Corruption though unethical has been seen to benefit citizens time and again. Do you agree? Discuss with real-life examples.10 marks
12. Q10What factors do you think are responsible for increasing involvement of juveniles in crimes? How can social influence and Persuasion help them to secure a better future?10 marks
13. Q11Discuss the role of family in inculcating values in your life. What modifications would you like to make in such values while passing it on to your children?10 marks
14. Q12Hatred is a harmful negative emotion. It is injurious to both personal life and work life. a) Discuss how it leads to negative emotions and undesirable behaviour. b) How can it be managed and controlled?10 marks
15. Q13You are the Deputy Commissioner of Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and are given the responsibility to formulate a Citizens' Charter of the department. How should you go about it?20 marks
16. Q14You have joined a government district hospital as a junior doctor. After working for few months, you find that substantial misappropriation of public funds is taking place. The fund was meant for procurement of medical devices and essential medicines which are being diverted to private clinics of doctors working in the hospital and to the private pharmacies. You report this to your immediate senior and you find that he too is involved in this, along with the chief medical officer. He asks you to keep quiet and come along or face adverse consequences. Every day you find people spending out of their pockets for medicines to which they are entitled free of cost. What options do you have to ensure probity in the utilization of funds in this case? Which one will you choose and why?20 marks
17. Q15Three years back, you and your father took a joint-loan from a bank to start a new business. Despite best attempts, the business failed miserably and now neither you nor your father has money to pay it back to the bank. Your father plans to flee the country with the entire family to avoid bank's harassment, legal procedures and societal pressure. What will you do in such a situation? Give reasons. Also suggest measures to stop people from fleeing the country, post getting indicted for serious criminal activities including economic offences?20 marks
18. Q16You are newly selected for an International cricket match against Pakistan. Just before the match captain of the team calls you aside and tells you to use sticking gum to alter the condition of the ball during the match. You know that this is a clear case of ball tampering which is illegal in international cricket. Subsequently, you come to know that several senior players are also involved in this. Also, this match is very important for the team for two reasons i.e. 1. To maintain 1st ODI ranking in ICC & 2. It is with Pakistan wherein sentiments of the country are grossly involved. Given this situation, answer the following questions 1. What are the ethical issues involved with Ball-tampering? 2. What are the options available to you? Discuss the merits and demerits of each. Also, what would be your response to the situation?20 marks
19. Q17An extensive forest fire near the town has taken the following into its flames; 2. House of Collector – With collector inside 4. An Old Age Home You as the chief of fire control authority of the district notice that only one functional fire brigade is available which cannot attend fires of all the places at a time. What would be your decision in such a case and why? Give Justifications.20 marks
20. Q18A friend of yours who is also a Civil Services aspirant comes to your room to discuss a few ethical issues which he is finding difficulty with. These include: a. How ethical is it for a farmer to throw his/her produce on road as a sign of protest, when people in our country are dying of starvation? b. A rich can afford both medical and judicial expenses but a poor might not. Similarly, a rich can afford to give birth and nurture an abnormal child but a poor might not. In this light how far it is ethically justified on part of the state or any particular institution to decide on the matters of euthanasia and abortion. What will be your response to the above ethical issues? What do you think is the best solution for such ethical issues which should be adopted and applied?20 marks

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