PYQ FREE RECALL - GS4 Flashcards
(155 cards)
1,2013,”The good of an individual is contained in the good of all. What do you understand by this statement? How can this principle be implemented in public life?”,Public,10
2,2014,”Human beings should always be treated as ‘ends’ in themselves and never as merely `means’. Explain the meaning and significance of this statement, giving its implications in the modern techno-economic society.”,Human Values,10
3,2015,”What is meant by ‘environmental ethics’? Why is it important to study? Discuss any one environmental issue from the viewpoint of environmental ethics.”,Branch,10
4,2016,”Law and ethics are considered to be the two tools for controlling human conduct so as to make it conducive to civilized social existence. (a) Discuss how they achieve this objective. (b) Giving examples, show how the two differ in their approaches.”,Law v Ethics,10
5,2016,”Explain how ethics contributes to social and human well-being.”,Ethics,10
6,2017,”Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly. What do you understand by this statement? Explain with illustration in the contemporary times.”,Values,10
7,2017,”The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss.”,Values,10
8,2018,”With regard to the morality of actions, one view is that means is of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer.”,Morality,10
9,2018,”What does this quotations mean to you in the present context: “Falsehood takes the place of truth when it results in unblemished common good.”- Tirukkural.”,Truth,10
10,2019,”What are the basic principles of public life? Illustrate any three of these with suitable examples.”,Public,10
11,2022,”It is believed that adherence to ethics in human actions would ensure in smooth functioning of an organization/system. If so, what does ethics seek to promote in human life? How do ethical values assist in the resolution of conflicts faced by him in his day-to-day functioning?”,Ethics,10
1,2013,”Some people feel that values keep changing with time and situation, while others strongly believe that there are certain universal and eternal human values. Give your perception in this regard with due justification.”,Values,10
2,2013,”What do you understand by ‘values’ and ‘ethics’? In what way is it important to be ethical along with being professionally competent?”,Values,10
3,2014,”We are witnessing increasing instances of sexual violence against women in the country. Despite existing legal provisions against it, the number of such incidences is on the rise. Suggest some innovative measures to tackle this menace.”,Society,10
4,2014,”The current society is plagued with widespread trust-deficit. What are the consequences of this situation for personal well-being and for societal well-being? What can you do at the personal level to make yourself trustworthy?”,Society,10
5,2015,”Social values are more important than economic values. Discuss the above statement with examples in the context of inclusive growth of a nation.”,Society,10
6,2016,”Our attitudes towards life, work, other people and society are generally shaped unconsciously by the family and social surroundings in which we grow up. Some of these unconsciously acquired attitudes and values are often undesirable in the citizens of modern democratic and egalitarian society. (a) Discuss such undesirable values prevalent in today’s educated Indians. (b) How can such undesirable attitudes be changed and socio-ethical values be cultivated in the aspiring and serving civil servants?”,Family,10
7,2020,”The current internet expansion has instilled a different set of cultural values which are in conflict with traditional values. Discuss.”,Society,10
8,2020,”“Education is not an injunction, it is an effective and pervasive tool for all-round development of an individual and social transformation”. Examine the New Education Policy, 2020 (NEP, 2020) in light of the above statement.”,Education,10
9,2022,”Online methodology is being used for day-to-day meetings, institutional approvals in the administration and for teaching and learning in the education sector to the extent telemedicine in the health sector is getting popular with the approvals of the competent authority. No doubt it has advantages and disadvantages for both the beneficiaries and the system at large. Describe and discuss the ethical issues involved in the use of online methods particularly to vulnerable sections of society.”,Education,10
1,2013,”It is often said that ‘politics’ and ‘ethics’ do not go together. What is your opinion in this regard? Justify your answer with illustrations.”,Politics,10
2,2014,”In the context of defense services, ‘patriotism’ demands readiness to even lay down one’s life in protecting the nation. According to you, what does patriotism imply in everyday civil life? Explain with illustrations and justify your answer.”,Politics,10
3,2014,”What factors affect the formation of a person’s attitude towards social problems? In our society, contrasting attitudes are prevalent about many social problems. What contrasting attitudes do you notice about the caste system in our society? How do you explain the existence of these contrasting attitudes?”,Social,10
4,2016,”How could social influence and persuasion contribute to the success of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?”,Social,10