Q1) Describe the significance of the following for civil services: i) Neutrality ii) Intellectual Courage iii) Diligence iv) Selflessness (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS i) Neutrality: Neutrality in civil services implies that civil servants should exercise their duties and powers solely in accordance with the will of the elected government without prejudice to their…
Q1) Discuss the importance of persuasion as an essential skill in a civil servant. Enlist at least five qualities that make civil servants effective agents of persuasion. ANS Persuasion is a technique of attitude change which deliberately targets the people to ensure either compliance or conformity so that they exhibit an attitude as desired by…
Q1) Good governance is based on the rule of law which itself is situated on a strong ethical foundation. In this light, discuss the importance of ethics for good governance. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Good governance implies efficient and effective governance system which protects the citizen interests and maintains trust in the social contract…
Q1) Administrative accountability is necessary to regulate administrative discretion. What do you mean by administrative accountability? What kind of mechanisms are available for ensuring the accountability of the administrator ANS Administrative accountability means an institutionalised mechanism (legal and procedural) through which public servants are bound to the following three elements of governance: 1. Answerability: The…
Q1) ‘The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.’ (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Kant defined evil as human beings’ tendency to act against the universal moral law. The outcome of one’s natural tendency, or innate propensity, towards evil are actions or “deeds” that…
Q1) What do you understand by political attitude? Enumerate the factors that shape political attitude. (250 Words/15 Marks)
Q1) “Great ends cannot be attained by base means.” In your opinion, what is more important, adherence to means or to focus on ends? (250 Words/15 Marks)
Q1) Discuss the role of ethics in education and the role of educational institutions in imparting value based education. (250 Words/15 Marks) Ans. Education is an effective tool for all round development of an individual. Inclusion of ethics in the educational process makes learning more wholesome and enriching. The important role of ethics in the…
Q1) “Human behaviour flows from three main sources: desire, emotions, and knowledge.” Discuss. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Human behavior can be defined as the way in which humans act and interact with each other. Human behaviour is guided by many factors. According to me, in the above quotation, Plato is highlighting the three important/primary sources…
Q1) “A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart.” Do you think there are certain universal qualities that define a ‘good person’? Illustrate with suitable examples. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS There is no single definition of a ‘good person.’ Generally, a good person is one who is preferred by every…