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Aprit Upadhyay: GS4 answer copy

10 answers by Aprit Upadhyay, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q11. क्या इस अध्ययन में डॉ. सिंह की भागीदारी उचित है? अपना औचित्य सिद्ध कीजिए।
  2. Q1(a)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
  3. Q1(b)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 (b) 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 (b) Competition, it is argued, spurs the best of performance, however, can it also instigate cheating and unethical behaviour? Discuss with adequate examples. 10 (b) “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
  4. Q22. क्या डॉ. सिंह हितों के टकराव से जुड़े हैं? यदि हां, तो ऐसे टकराव की प्रकृति क्या है? इसका शमन कैसे किया जा सकता है।
  5. Q2(a)Issues around economic inclusion are not just about income gaps, there are many dimensions of moral and ethical choices as well. Discuss.10 marks
  6. Q33. यदि उनके नाम पहले से ही शेयर नहीं होते तथा उक्त अध्ययन के संचालन के एवज में शेयर का प्रस्ताव किया गया होता तो हितों के टकराव की प्रकृति किस प्रकार अलग होती?
  7. Q3(a)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
  8. Q6Instances 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
  9. Q7What do you mean by 'anonymity in the civil services'? Explain why anonymity and neutrality are considered as important traits for civil servants.10 marks
  10. Q8Prescription of dresscode for women not only violates their liberty but also reflects outdated views on gender relations as well as proper conduct.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

The answers

Question 1 · 171 words written

1. क्या इस अध्ययन में डॉ. सिंह की भागीदारी उचित है? अपना औचित्य सिद्ध कीजिए।

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  1. Dr. Singh's participation in this study can't be justified as:-

i) Conflict of interest: Being a shareholder he will gain if company benefits. At same time, he is required to work with neutrality in conducting trials. This situation will create a dilemma and can unduly influence his decision.

Dr. Singh definitely faces this conflict of interest. To mitigate this conflict, i) He must tell the company and move away from the participation ii) In case, he decides to continue then he must liquidate all his stock

The two can't be carried together. Hence, he must have one of his position.

However, a better justified position will be to liquidate his stocks and conduct trials as:-

i) Not much options are available to company ii) If tested successfully, it can help @ many patients suffering from MI iii) Long term interests of Dr. singh are to help his patients. This is in accordance with medical ethics. This position will cause greater happiness of greater number of people (Utilitarian view). 3. …

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