AIR 446 · CSE 2024 · GS4 · 54 pages

Madhavi: GS4 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Explain briefly what ethical choices you would make under a given situation citing appropriate reasons. a. Exaggerating experience on a resume to get a job. b. Downloading music and movies from shared sites. c. Taking office supplies home. d. Stretching the truth about a product's capabilities to make the sale.10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Established law cannot provide an efficient answer to the moral aspects of new situations which demands us to enact new moral laws or make new applications of existing moral laws. Do you agree with this view? Discuss with contemporary examples.10 marks
  3. Q2(a)Discuss with relevant examples the importance of the idea of 'sheelam param bhushanam' (Character is the highest virtue) in the life of a civil servant.10 marks
  4. Q2(b)Transparency and citizen participation are important mechanisms for promoting public ethics and accountability in governance. Elucidate.10 marks
  5. Q3(a)The role of politics and power overshadows the importance of 'ethics' in international relations. Examine this statement in the context of the present international scenario.10 marks
  6. Q3(b)What is the impact of ethical behaviour on the modern workplace? Discuss if an ethical climate at the workplace can help in better retention of employees.10 marks
  7. Q4(a)What is the role of conscience in the process of ethical decision making? Cite an example from your life where it has helped you in ethical decision making.10 marks
  8. Q4(b)Discuss the concept of nationalism as given by Rabindranath Tagore.10 marks
  9. Q5(a)Civil servants are committed to the improvement of the policy-making and service delivery abilities of the state. Discuss.10 marks
  10. Q5(b)How are attitudes formed? What role does attitude play in influencing behaviour and actions of an individual?10 marks
  11. Q6(a)What do the following quotes mean to you? a) "Reality is created by the mind, we can change the reality by changing our mind." - Plato10 marks
  12. Q6(b)"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."- Aristotle.10 marks
  13. Q6(c)"Anyone who doesn't take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either." Albert Einstein.10 marks
  14. Q7Recently PM in his independence day speech stressed on the importance of 'nari-shakti', that is women empowerment, for the success and prosperity of India. Many reports like Gender Gap Report by WEF, Gender inequality Index etc show many problems being faced by women in various fields. One of the fields in India where women participation is very low is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Women account for over 43 per cent of all graduates in India, one of the highest in the world, according to the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) report 2019-20. However, just 14 percent of them pursue scientific research in universities and institutions. If you are secretary of the department of science and asked to suggest measures to address the issue what will be your suggestions?20 marks
  15. Q8You are the CEO of a well known film production company, which has not been doing well financially for some time. Your company is now relying on its forthcoming movie for its revival to get back into the entertainment industry. The movie has been made on a big budget and is about to be released shortly. The movie has a cast of reliable actors and is much awaited. There are predictions that the movie will be a hit. However, just before release there erupted a controversy involving the main character who happens to be from the minority religion and has been targeted by right wing parties for indecent portrayal of gods and goddesses in his previous movies and also for the comment his wife had made on the security of her life. This has prompted a boycott movement on social media for the movie. While you are aware of the mood of the nation and the public repercussions of releasing the movie in its present form, you also know that it is not feasible to modify any content in the movie and also to replace him at this stage as he has a substantial role in the movie. There is also a section in the film fraternity that does not want you to compromise in the wake of threat by few rightist people as it compromises freedom of speech and expression as well as artistic creativity. a. What are the options available to you? b. Evaluate each of the options and state their merits and demerits. c. What course of action would you take and why?20 marks
  16. Q9Ramesh has been brought up in a joint family and is very attached to his parents. As the only son to his parents he takes care of them and their needs. But his parents are staunch believers in God and religious tenets. Their spirituality has been a guiding light for them throughout their lives. Ramesh is a rational person and doesn't agree with some of his parents' superstitious beliefs. He is married and has young kids whose worldview is getting shaped. He is concerned that any association of kids with the superstitious beliefs would hamper their upbringing but is also fearful that any confrontation with his parents regarding their regressive beliefs will hamper his relationship with his parents. a. How joint families consisting of grandparents play a vital role in the development of children? b. In this scenario, what steps should Ramesh take to ensure healthy development of his kids?20 marks
  17. Q10You are a young and diligent IPS officer who is known for efficiency. You have been working as an additional commissioner of police in a metropolitan city. The city is known for its thriving opportunities that attracts youngsters from all across the nation. In recent years, the city is witnessing a steep rise in cases of cyber crime where people have lost their hard earned money, women have been blackmailed, and youngsters have been bullied. But the conviction rate has almost remained zero. This has made people lose faith in the police department and has brought in widespread criticism. This has also brought disrepute to the city as well as the state. Taking cognizance of the issue, the state government has constituted a special cell to combat cyber crimes and you have been appointed to head the team. a. What will be your priorities and strategy to combat cyber crimes? b. What are the reasons for the thriving of cyber criminals in the country as a whole?20 marks
  18. Q11Recently, there was an incident where a dalit boy was beaten very badly by his school teacher who belongs to higher caste for drinking water from pot that is marked for higher caste students. He was admitted to a hospital. Following the incident, the village panchayat was convened where the village elders had pressurised the boy's family not to take any action against the teacher and have offered a compensation of 2 lakhs to the family but haven't done anything to punish the teacher. The boy eventually succumbed to death due to injuries. His parents have lodged a FIR following the death of the boy amid the threats from villagers. a. What are the ethical issues involved in the present case? b. Even after 75 years of independence and legal and institutional reforms in place, the caste discrimination against dalits continues even today. What are the reasons for this according to you?20 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 171 words written

Explain briefly what ethical choices you would make under a given situation citing appropriate reasons. a. Exaggerating experience on a resume to get a job. b. Downloading music and movies from shared sites. c. Taking office supplies home. d. Stretching the truth about a product's capabilities to make the sale.

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(a) Exaggerating experience on a resume to get a job.

I would like to quote my experience but not exaggerating because I follow the principle of truthfulness, and exaggerating denies the 'right to know' to another person.

(b) Downloading music and movies from shared sites :-

It is unethical to follow piracy because it violates the right to livelihoods of person who developed the movies/music and I follow the principles of honesty and integrity to purchase and download.

(c) Taking office supplies home

I object this kind of attitude because ther is no probity in using public resources and it also highlights the corruption of public officials and lack of morality, integrity among public officials.

(d) Stretching the truth about a product's capabilities to make the sale.

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Truth should be told as truth and others have fundamental Right to know and to have correct information. I follow my corporate ethics and tell the reality & truth of products. It may encourage customers to buy because of my honesty & work capabilities.