AIR 13 · CSE 2019 · GS4 · 57 pages

Raunak Agarwal: GS4 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Highlight the attributes of leadership. Analyse why it is important for a civil servant.10 marks
  2. Q1(b)A civil servant needs to be objective as well as empathetic. What do we understand by objectivity? Discuss its relation with empathy.10 marks
  3. Q2(a)With rapidly increasing use of IT, what according to you is the role of ethics in cyber space?10 marks
  4. Q2(b)Transparency in govt organisations is an essential pre-condition for good governance. Elucidate.10 marks
  5. Q3(a)Explain: 'A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones' - Nelson Mandela10 marks
  6. Q3(b)The highest education is that which does not merely give us information, but makes our life in harmony with all existence - Tagore10 marks
  7. Q4(a)For achieving success, attitude is equally, if not more important than ability - Discuss with examples from daily life.10 marks
  8. Q4(b)The core of high EI is self awareness. If you don't understand your own motivations and behaviours, it is nearly impossible to develop an understanding of others - discuss with examples10 marks
  9. Q5(a)What do you understand by Integrity Pact? Highlight their role in bringing transparency in allotment of public contracts and ensuring proper utilisation of public funds in India.10 marks
  10. Q5(b)In the context of rapid technological change, discuss the significance of inculcating moral and spiritual values in educational institutions.10 marks
  11. Q6Explain the main elements of Integral Humanism by Deen Dayal Upadhyaya and highlight its contemporary relevance.10 marks
  12. Q7It is imperative for a country like India, that code of ethics should be implemented for civil servants on social media platforms as well. Discuss.10 marks
  13. Q8Discuss how effective corporate governance can ensure the equitable treatment of all stakeholders.10 marks
  14. Q10You are posted as a District Magistrate in a Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected district. The district has witnessed many instances of violence by the naxalites in the past. It has been observed that instances of violence increase as the elections approach. You, as a Returning Officer, are responsible for the smooth conduct of elections. Soon after the announcement of elections, the naxalites gave a call for their boycott and have been threatening people to stay away from them. The people of the district are eager to exercise their voting rights but are scared of the impending acts of violence. Further, with threat to their lives and a low expected turnout, the other electoral officers are also reluctant to go to these areas. In this context, answer the following: (a) Identify the civil service values that are crucial for working in such adversities. (b) Suggest a plan of action to ensure the conduct of free and fair elections in such a situation.20 marks
  15. Q10(b)(b)
  16. Q11You are posted as a District Magistrate in a district, where many large factories and commercial establishments are located. One such factory is owned by one of your close friends. You visit each other's home frequently and are often seen in public together. Recently, media reported about poor working conditions in your friend's factory. Upon enquiry with the labor office, you come to know that the factory has witnessed frequent labour unrests in the past as well. However, the labour officer told you that he was hesitating to take any action due to your proximity with the owner of the factory. With reference to the facts of the case, answer the following questions: (a) Identifying the stakeholders and public cause, discuss the ethical issues involved in the case. (b) As the District Magistrate, what appropriate course of action will you take? Give reasons for the same.20 marks
  17. Q11(a)(11) Stakeholders involved and ethical issues involved. (a) Given the situation, suggest a course of action you will take.
  18. Q12You are a resident of a remote tribal district, where there is high incidence of malnutrition. As a remedial measure, the District Magistrate has initiated a programme to promote millet cultivation, especially on the lands currently lying fallow in the district. However, this well-intentioned move of the officer receives flak from the local tribals as this may not only change their age-old food habits, but also alter their traditional agricultural practices. They further cite lower remunerative prices of millets as another reason for continuing with their existing crop production pattern. As a civil servant aspirant, who has a keen interest in development of tribal areas, answer the following questions: (a) What according to you are the key issues and challenges involved in the above situation? (b) Identify the key stakeholders and their respective interests. (c) Suggest a course of action that the District Magistrate can take keeping in mind the larger tribal interests.20 marks
  19. Q13You have recently been posted as a District Labour Officer in a state, which derives a substantial revenue from tourism. You come to know that a big hotel in the area has not been paying wages as per the Minimum Wages Act. The hotel owner is a powerful local leader having contacts with many influential officials of the state. You have the power to take sou-moto cognizance of such violations and accordingly you initiate a preliminary enquiry into the matter. However, no worker is willing to come forward to lodge a formal complaint because they fear loss of employment. Meanwhile, your action has attracted notice of the higher authorities, and you are advised to drop the matter altogether. You are deeply concerned about the situation as it involves not only violation of the Minimum Wages Act but also denial of basic human rights of the worker. (a) Identify the issues involved in the given case. (b) Consider the options given below: 1. Follow the informal advise of the higher authorities. 2. Convince the owner of the hotel to take note of these violations and take appropriate remedial measures. 3. Submit a detailed report on the matter highlighting violations of workers’ rights and seek formal directions from the competent authority. 4. Serve a notice to the hotel owner and initiate action as per your powers under the Minimum Wages Act. Evaluate the merits and demerits of each of these options and suggest your preferred course of action, giving reasons.20 marks
  20. Q13(a)As the District Labour Officer (DLO) in the state, it is my duty to strike the proper balance between economic development and social and human rights development, permeating social justice to all private parties and labourers equally.
  21. Q14You are the Chairman of a Committee, constituted by the government, to suggest measures to improve the quality of education in state-run schools. In view of the increasing dropout rate and the widening gap between students' learning ability in state-run and private schools, answer the following questions: (a) Examine the role of government in the education sector, especially providing primary and secondary education through state-run schools. (b) Identify the principles and values that would guide your recommendations in this regard. (c) Suggest some ways in which quality of education in state-run schools can be improved.20 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 236 words written

Highlight the attributes of leadership. Analyse why it is important for a civil servant.

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1(a) Highlight the attributes of leadership. Analyse why it is important for a civil servant. (10)

  • Leadership is the ability to motivate and guide others to a specific course of action. It implies path showing, and guiding the people to their desired goals. Example: Mahatma Gandhi showcased exemplary leadership in the Indian Independence movement.

Attributes of leadership:

I) Proper and detailed knowledge and experience in the concerned matter is a must for an effective leader.

II) Persuasion is a very vital trait for effective leadership. eg: Gandhiji persuaded the then Moderates and Extremists to follow the path of non-violence.

III) Effective communication to lead is the key so that the feelings can be communicated.

IV) Emotional Intelligence is a factor that empowers the leader to read the minds of the people.

V) Leading by example is the best way for attitude formation. eg: Gandhiji himself wearing khadi.

Importance of leadership for a civil servant: A civil servant needs the trait of leadership as:

  1. Effective implementation of policies needs leadership skills so as to attain the objective.

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II) Motivation of the public at large is the key to achieve the desired goals. III) To bring about a social change like Swachh Bharat, leadership is needed. IV) To permeate equality among the masses and breaking the strongs of orthodoxy.

Armstrong Pame, a civil servant portrayed exemplary leadership in building roads in Manipur through crowdfunding.