A topper · GS4 · 20 pages

Divya Shakti: GS4 answer copy

9 answers by Divya Shakti, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)What is virtue ethics? How can a civil servant apply it to tackle day to day problems in public life?10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Compare and contrast Ethical egoism and Ethical Altruism. Substantiate your answer with relevant examples.10 marks
  3. Q2(a)To be effective, leaders must have a comprehensive understanding of how their emotions and actions affect the people around them. Justify.10 marks
  4. Q2(b)What do you understand by the empathy? Is it always in congruence with rationality and objectivity? Examine.10 marks
  5. Q3(a)"Honest disagreement is often a good sign" - Mahatma Gandhi. What do you understand by this statement in the present day scenario?10 marks
  6. Q3(b)You don't teach morals, ethics, empathy and kindness in the schools. You teach that at home, children learn by example. Discuss the statement with suitable examples.10 marks
  7. Q4(a)There is an increasing belief that the efficiency of the private sector makes a case for privatization of public undertakings. In this context a) Distinguish between work culture of public and private undertakings10 marks
  8. Q4(b)Critically analyse whether it makes a case for privatization of public undertakings?10 marks
  9. Q5(a)“A man must become dependent in order to become independent.” Discuss in the context of personal morality.10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 159 words written

What is virtue ethics? How can a civil servant apply it to tackle day to day problems in public life?

Opening · a definition

Virtue ethics is a branch of ethics that was professed by greek Philosophers Aristotle, Plato and Socrates.

Virtue ethics states that virtues are the end goals that each individual must strive for.

Virtues are good traits like temperance, justice, prudence, fortitude which ensure pleasure.

Its part of Agent - Action theory that emphasizes on the character of the agent.

Body · points

A civil servant can apply this to tackle day to day problems

  1. Eg When faced with dilemma to choose right option or succumb to political pressure, he should show FORTITUDE and stand with right Ex: Kiran Bedi when she towed away PM's car parked at wrong location.
  2. In governance, it should show Empathy which is a virtue.
  3. Should exercise Temperance when faced with conflicts of private and public interest.
  4. Be Just in dealing with others, not only objective but fair too.

Close · a summary

Thus, virtue ethics provides a guide to a civil servant to carry out his duty