Vandita: GS4 answer copy

The questions

1. Q1(a)What is Emotional Intelligence? Draw a comparison between Emotional Intelligence and Intelligence Quotient.10 marks
2. Q1(b)What is the difference between morals and ethics? In what ways Ethics contribute to professional life? (150 Words) 10 “We are dangerous when we are not conscious of our responsibility for how we behave, think, and feel.” Do you agree with the view? Give examples in support of your answer.10 marks
3. Q2(a)नेल्सन मंडेला के जीवन से क्या सबक सीखा जा सकता है और वर्तमान स्थिति में कार्यान्वित किया जा सकता है? उदाहरण सहित व्याख्या कीजिये।10 marks
4. Q2(b)Highlight the significance of emotional intelligence for Civil Servants. Bring out the ways to inculcate emotional intelligence in a civil servant.10 marks
5. Q3(a)Given below are three quotations of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context? “We want the education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, the intellect is expanded, and by which one can stand on one’s own feet” - Swami Vivekanand10 marks
6. Q3(b)“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else: you are the one who gets burned.” – Buddha10 marks
7. Q3(c)"If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars."-Rabindranath Tagore10 marks
8. Q4(a)Highlight the role of family and society in inculcating values in an individual?10 marks
9. Q4(b)What constitutes an individual's attitude, and how do persuasion and social influence contribute to fostering a positive attitude?10 marks
10. Q5(a)Analyze the ethical issues in (i) Abortion (ii) Euthanasia (iii) Death Penalty10 marks
11. Q5(b)“Never say ‘no’, never say ‘I cannot’, for you are infinite. All the power is within you. You can do anything.” In your opinion what is the role of a positive attitude in the decision-making process.10 marks
12. Q6(a)The emergence of Artificial Intelligence has impacted the ethical decision-making process of individuals. Discuss with suitable examples.10 marks
13. Q7As a wedding planner, you have recently received an offer to organize the wedding of a highly influential family. During your interactions, you were highly impressed with the high moral values of the bride. On the day of the sangeet ceremony, while passing through the hallway, you hear the distressed cries of a child. Upon investigating, you find a young girl in tears who happens to be the daughter of the cook you have hired for the wedding. The girl confides in you, alleging that the groom's father attempted to exploit her. Promptly, you inform the bride of this unsettling revelation. Subsequently, the bride and the girl's family convene at your office to address the issue. Despite your urging, the girl's parents refuse to lodge a formal complaint. Later, you learn that the bride has offered a significant sum of money to the girl to keep silent. This is a significant project, and you have already invested crores in the wedding. Do you think the girl's family took the right decision? Why or why not? Discuss the ethical issues and your course of action.20 marks
14. Q8You are working as an Assistant Professor in a Central University. You are attracted to one of your women colleagues and propose marriage to her. She accepts it and both the families also give their consent. One day, she invites you to her home for dinner and introduces you to her mother, father and siblings. You find their behaviour quite pleasing and affectionate. After dinner your fiancée shows you the house. You come across a small room in a corner of the house which is very much dirty and in disarray and you hear an old woman coughing from inside that room. On asking, your fiancée tells you that the old woman is her grandmother who is mentally ill and troubles everyone, and therefore she has been kept in isolation. When you meet and talk to her grandmother, you find her to be absolutely normal. During this conversation you also realise that the family treats her badly and completely undervalues her. (250 Words) 20 (a) How do you see this whole issue? (b) In the light of aforementioned case, comment upon the problems faced by senior citizens in our country and suggest some measures to tackle it.20 marks
15. Q9A woman was in a live-in relationship with her male partner. She complained to the police of sexual harassment and rape continuously for the last five years on the pretext of marriage by her partner. The police on prima facie investigation found out that the allegation is false and the couple was living happily until some internal feud developed that led to these baseless allegations. The woman complained to the State Commission for Women and alleged that she did not get justice from the police and they were biased against her due to a patriarchal mindset. She demands justice from the Women Commission. You are the chairperson of the State Commission for Women. (250 Words) 20 (a) What steps will you take in such a situation? (b) Do you think that live-in relationships are against Indian culture and traditional values?20 marks
16. Q10In one of the districts of Bihar, there has been a sudden outburst of Acute Encephalitis among children of poor families. The government hospital in the district is admitting dozens of children but is resource-constrained. You are the Chief Medical Officer of the concerned district. Considering the unprecedented nature of the crisis, you have mobilized all the available resources. You have requested all the staff members to cancel their leaves and work beyond their normal working hours so that affected people can be served in the best possible way. This outbreak of the disease has garnered the attention of national media which reached to cover this issue. However, they seem to be extremely biased in their coverage, portraying only the deficiencies of the hospital. They have even questioned the dedication of the medical staff. With their unending questions and demand for accountability for rising death cases, they are interfering in the work of doctors. Despite their utmost dedication towards public service, a negative image of your medical staff is being projected at the national level. Consequently, this is hurting their morale and some of them have approached you to do something in this regard. (250 Words) 20 (a) What will you do to prevent misreporting by the media and for keeping the morale of your medical staff high? (b) What social responsibility does media have in this context as the fourth pillar of democracy?20 marks
17. Q11You have recently assumed the role of District Magistrate (DM) in a highly underdeveloped region characterized by inadequate infrastructure, limited access to basic amenities such as roads, hospitals, and schools, and significant socio-economic challenges. The geographical remoteness of the area further complicates the delivery of immediate relief and development efforts. Upon taking office, you organized a Jan Sangh (public meeting), to engage with the local community and understand their grievances. Residents of the region approached you with a myriad of issues, ranging from lack of access to healthcare and education to concerns about law enforcement and safety. In response to the community's concerns, you diligently prepared a comprehensive proposal outlining the urgent need for infrastructure development and social welfare initiatives. Despite your efforts, the proposal received no response from higher authorities. Upon further inquiry, you discovered that political differences and bureaucratic hurdles were obstructing the allocation of funds for essential projects, particularly road construction, which was critical for improving connectivity and facilitating socio-economic development in the region. As time passes, you find yourself increasingly familiar with the challenges facing the community. However, you are unable to provide any respite to them. You have become habitual to listening to their problems and doing nothing. (a) What is the significance of Emotional Intelligence for a civil servant, drawing from the above case study? (b) What would be the appropriate course of action for you to address the issues faced in the region?20 marks
18. Q12You serve on a community task force tackling homelessness in a metropolitan area. The city has proposed a new initiative: establishing a homeless shelter in a centrally located neighborhood. However, numerous residents, influenced by worries about property values, safety, and stereotypes about homelessness oppose the idea. They fear it may lead to increased crime rates and negatively impact the neighborhood environment. Additionally, concerns about homeless individuals belonging to lower castes have been raised. Despite the urgent need for shelter and support services, this resistance jeopardizes the initiative perpetuating the cycle of homelessness. (250 Words) 20 (a) Discuss some feasible strategies to overcome the conflict and to create the right ambiance. (b) Highlight the responsibilities of different stakeholders.20 marks

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