AIR 7 · CSE 2022 · GS4 · 58 pages

Waseem Ahmad Bhat: GS4 answer copy

20 answers by Waseem Ahmad Bhat, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Explain the relevance of the following in the context of civil service:10 marks
  2. Q1(b)What do you understand by environmental ethics? Highlight the various values it is based upon.10 marks
  3. Q2(a)Explaining the need of ethics in public life, mention various sources of ethical guidance for a civil servant.10 marks
  4. Q2(b)Explain the difference between end-oriented values and means-oriented values. In your opinion, which is more important for a public servant?10 marks
  5. Q3(a)Moral quality of an action should be judged by its consequences on human happiness. Discuss.10 marks
  6. Q3(b)The core of Gandhiji's philosophy lies in internal moral power. Discuss.10 marks
  7. Q4(a)With the help of relevant examples, bring out the difference between the following: (150 words) 10 (ii) Horizontal and Vertical Accountability (iii) Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct (iv) Persuasion and Manipulation10 marks
  8. Q4(b)Civil servants, who are themselves honest, but do nothing to save the institution from corruption, do greater damage to the system. Elucidate.10 marks
  9. Q5(a)Explain the relationship between personal and professional ethics of a civil servant.10 marks
  10. Q5(b)Explain, with examples, how law and liberty are related with each other.10 marks
  11. Q6(a)Ethics is the foundation upon which virtues are built. In this context, discuss how ethics act as an anti-corruption force.10 marks
  12. Q6(b)In context of the relationship between political executive and civil servants in India, highlight the significance of neutrality in the civil service.10 marks
  13. Q6(c)The teachings of Arya Samaj present key ethical lessons for present day India. Discuss.10 marks
  14. Q720 marks
  15. Q8(a)
  16. Q8(b)What are the ethical issues involved in the above case? (b) Discuss the steps that can be taken to address these issues. Also suggest some long term measures for such issues.20 marks
  17. Q9In recent times, we have witnessed large scale displacement of people all over the world. The reasons for this are manifold but it has resulted in a severe challenge in the form of a refugee crisis of large proportions. The recent turmoil in Afghanistan adds another unfortunate chapter to it. In this context, answer the following questions: (a) Examine the ethical issues involved in the refugee crisis being witnessed in the recent decades. (b) Highlight both short-term and long-term measures to deal with it.20 marks
  18. Q10You are a well-known social worker who has worked for many social causes like girls' education, campaigns against female foeticide and infanticide, child labour etc. You enjoy popularity and credibility among the local population for the work that you have done. Recently, a couple, who is also your distant relative, meet you to seek your counsel on an issue. They convey that a few months ago, they hired a woman to act as a surrogate mother and that now she is pregnant with twins. But as per them, they wanted only one child. So they asked the concerned lady to abort one of the fetuses but she is refusing to do so. Upon meeting the lady, you come to know that she already has two children and her financial condition won't allow her to look after one more children. In fact, her decision to act as a surrogate mother was influenced by the financial incentives she would receive. She can't even take legal recourse as commercial surrogacy has been banned in the country. Both the parties look up to you to find an amicable solution. Given the situation, (a) What are the ethical issues involved in the case? (b) What are the various options that you have? Which one of these will you adopt? Justify your stand with logical arguments.20 marks
  19. Q11An international beverage company has a signature drink that it sells all over the world, with children being its major consumers. In India, the version of the drink complies with Indian food and health regulations, but is less healthy than the one sold in developed countries. Though the company is not in violation of any law in India, but it is selling an inferior, less healthy product in a developing country like India. There is however, a price differential with the drink sold in India being cheaper than the one sold in developed countries. Identify the various stakeholders and discuss the issues that arise in this situation.20 marks
  20. Q1220 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 207 words written

Explain the relevance of the following in the context of civil service:

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TermDefinitionRelevance
i) Public trustThe trust of public in the impartiality, integrity of the administrationLeads to better service motive & quality of service delivery.

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e.g: Public trust in ECI leads to more voting participation | | ii) Compassion | It is the emotion of understanding the other's perspective & being motivated to help them. | => Ensures self-motivation & being agents of social change. e.g: PDS on compassionate grounds reduces starvation deaths | | iii) Objectivity | It is the quality of deciding the case based on the merit without any personal bias, prejudice, etc | Ensures non-partisanship, impartiality in contracts, cases, etc. e.g: Civil servant needs to ensure objectivity in land revenue cases to build trust | | iv) Integrity | Coherence of thought, speech and action while adhering to ones highest moral values | Leads to public trust, Zero tolerance for corruption, ethical work-culture, etc. e.g: Ashok Khemka | | v) Fortitude | Perseverance in face of odds and difficulties | Leads to self-motivation and upholding of trust of public. e.

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g: In case of political pressure, a civil servant who has fortitude will ensure integrity & not budge which will increase public trust |