Vivek Shinde: GS4 answer copy

The questions

1. Q1(a)Differentiate between the following: (ii) Emotions and feelings.10 marks
2. Q1(b)Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. In what ways does attitude influence one's thoughts and behaviors?10 marks
3. Q2(a)What do you understand by Emotional Intelligence? Examine the importance of Emotional Intelligence in personal and professional life.10 marks
4. Q2(b)Persuasion can often achieve what coercion cannot. In this context, evaluate the significance of persuasion for heralding social transformations.10 marks
5. Q3(a)Political attitude has as much to do with society as with politics. Discuss with suitable illustrations.10 marks
6. Q3(b)What does the following quotation mean to you? "Whatever is begun in anger, ends in shame"-Benjamin Franklin.10 marks
7. Q4(a)Why is there a negative attitude in people with regard to wearing seat belts? b) What measures can be taken to bring positive changes with regard to this attitude?
8. Q4(b)Why is there a negative attitude in people with regard to wearing seat belts? b) What measures can be taken to bring positive changes with regard to this attitude?20 marks
9. Q5Anil is an UPSC aspirant living in Rajendra Nagar, New Delhi. Rajendra Nagar is famous for being the hub for the preparation of civil services examination conducted by the UPSC. The place is abreast with aspirants preparing for the civil services examination, coaching institutes, hostels, and various paying guest facilities. Anil noticed that Rajendra Nagar was ideal not only for UPSC aspirants but also for the many business owners residing in the place. However, owing to increasing attraction of civil services examination and more students opting for coaching institutes for their preparation, Rajendra Nagar had become very crowded. Among other menaces like congested roads, high rents, sound pollution etc., Anil noticed that Rajinder Nagar was also facing a pressing problem associated with stray dogs. He had often heard his friends talking about how they had to face a pack of aggressive stray dogs while returning from the library or the metro station, late at night. Anil had often observed that a group of people tended to the stray dogs by feeding them food, providing them with blankets, etc. At one instance, Anil was surprised to see a boy bandaging a dog. Upon enquiring, Anil was told that some people near the Sindhi park had attacked the dogs with sticks and stones. Anil suddenly remembered that while returning from his evening walk, a few days back, he too had witnessed some people pelting stones at a dog. Anil was surprised to see that while one group was very hostile towards the dogs, the other group was exceedingly sympathetic. One day while studying in his room, Anil heard a commotion outside. He went out to see that a boy had been bitten by a stray dog. On further enquiring, he found that the boy was bitten by a stray dog while delivering tiffin boxes to a nearby hostel. Anil also noticed that two groups of people were arguing in loud voices. While one group was of the opinion that feeding and tending of stray dogs has attracted more dogs in the locality and aggravated the menace of stray dogs attacking people, the other group said that the dogs have become aggressive as a result of some people beating and throwing stones at stray dogs. Though Anil too had faced difficulties due to the aggressive stray dogs of Rajinder Nagar, he was at a loss of locating the reason for the problem. a) What can be the reason behind the diametrically opposite attitude of two groups of people living in the same locality? b) According to you, who and to what extent can be held responsible for the problem of stray dogs attacking people?20 marks
10. Q5(a)a) एक ही इलाके में रहने वाले लोगों के दो समूहों के बिल्कुल विपरीत रवैये के पीछे क्या कारण हो सकते हैं? b) आपके अनुसार आवारा कुत्तों द्वारा लोगों पर हमला करने की समस्या के लिए किसे और किस हद तक जिम्मेदार ठहराया जा सकता है?
11. Q5(b)a) एक ही इलाके में रहने वाले लोगों के दो समूहों के बिल्कुल विपरीत रवैये के पीछे क्या कारण हो सकते हैं? b) आपके अनुसार आवारा कुत्तों द्वारा लोगों पर हमला करने की समस्या के लिए किसे और किस हद तक जिम्मेदार ठहराया जा सकता है? (20 अंक, 250 शब्द)20 marks
12. Q6Prakash and Meena were a married couple living in Gurgaon, Haryana. Both Prakash and Meena were corporate executives, working in XYZ retail and ABC enterprises respectively. The two were leading a rewarding professional life. However, as both worked in different companies and often had different office timings, their personal lives were getting affected. Due to their busy schedules and official commitments, they were unable to find sufficient time for each other. Things came to such a pass that the two could not spend their last anniversary together. While Prakash was working on an important project, Meena was busy with the launch of a new product. Though the two understood the importance of professional commitments, the lack of quality time with each-other was increasingly becoming a cause for concern and frustration. One day Prakash informed Meena about a vacancy in his company for the post of regional manager. Prakash, who himself was working at the same position, knew that this post was an ideal opportunity for Meena professionally. While Meena's work in her company was well appreciated and her prospects for growth were sound, she was still willing to grab the present opportunity. This would have enabled the two of them to work in a common office space, with relatively more coherence in their office timings. Consequently, she applied for the vacancy in Prakash's company. As Meena was reasonably qualified for the job and had good experience, she was hired by Prakash's company. The two were very happy about the prospects of working together. Besides working from a common office space, Prakash and Meena were able to go to and return from work together. The two were, resultantly, very happy about this positive change in their lives. Meena quickly adjusted to the new office environment and began her work in the same department as that of Prakash. Meena's positive work came into the notice of her superiors. She was frequently appreciated for her diligence and sincerity. XYZ retail was in the process of preparing a presentation for a potential government contract. While Prakash was expecting that he would be chosen for preparation, the branch head of XYZ retail entrusted Meena with this strategically important task. Prakash was visibly disappointed with this, as he had been preparing for this task for a long time. Meena could also sense Prakash's dejection, as he not only didn't congratulate Meena but also pointed out how it should have been him doing the job. Meena, as was her nature, worked hard on the report, and successfully made the presentation to the client. As the report was made and presented in an efficient manner, XYZ retail gained a big contract from the government. While the entire office was congratulating Meena for her success, Prakash remained indifferent towards Meena's achievement. Meena was visibly hurt by Prakash's behaviour. Meena's success with the government contract earned her a promotion, and she was made the head of her department. This further enraged Prakash, as now he was supposed to report to Meena. Moreover, Prakash's behaviour at the workplace changed significantly. He started misbehaving with his juniors over small things. He became careless in his work, often leading to mistakes and errors. Prakash's behaviour at the workplace had a spill-over effect on Prakash and Meena's personal lives. One day he slapped an office peon for entering his cabin without knocking. After an enquiry about the incident, Meena recommended suspension of Prakash. While the two had continuously quarrelled over trivial things since her promotion, this time Prakash's career was at stake leading to a huge fight. Earlier Prakash and Meena tried to spend time together whenever possible, now the two despised being together at home and office. While Meena could not comprehend Prakash's behaviour, Prakash was jealous of Meena's success. Meena began to re-evaluate her decision to join XYZ retail.
13. Q6(a)In your opinion, what qualities do Prakash lack? Do you think that Meena also lacks some qualities? b) As a common friend of Meena and Prakash, what advice will you give to the couple? c) How can they develop the qualities that could have prevented such a distressing situation?
14. Q6(b)In your opinion, what qualities do Prakash lack? Do you think that Meena also lacks some qualities? b) As a common friend of Meena and Prakash, what advice will you give to the couple? c) How can they develop the qualities that could have prevented such a distressing situation?
15. Q6(c)In your opinion, what qualities do Prakash lack? Do you think that Meena also lacks some qualities? b) As a common friend of Meena and Prakash, what advice will you give to the couple? c) How can they develop the qualities that could have prevented such a distressing situation?25 marks

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