September 2024 mains answer writing

Q1) Analyse the significance of the Civil Disobedience Movement in India’s freedom struggle, considering its extent, reach, and revolutionary zeal. (150 Words/10 Marks)    

Q1) How does the study of numismatics contribute to the unraveling of India’s history? Explain with suitable examples. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Numismatics, or the study of coins, is one of the most reliable sources of information for deciphering the history of a country. In India, punch-marked coins from the Mahajanpada period (6th century-2nd century…

Q1) “That which is not good for the bee-hive cannot be good for the bees.”- Marcus Aurelius (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS e face a choice between a social reality where people would accept modest sacrifices for a common good (beehive) and one where people steadfastly protect individual rights (bees). The common good of ‘beehive’ is…

Q1) A man can give up a right, but he may not give up a duty without being guilty of a grave dereliction. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Rights and duties are complimentary concepts so much so that the two are considered two sides of the same coin. It is only in the performance of our…

Q1) What do the following quotations mean to you: “Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.”- John F. Kennedy (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Tolerance can be referred to as having conditional acceptance to beliefs, practices and acceptance of others even when one considers…

Q1) Gendered attitudes convert differences in sexes into discriminations. Examine the factors responsible for negative attitudes toward women in the Indian society. How can these attitudes be changed?  (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Attitude is a learned, enduring predisposition to act toward an attitude object. A gendered attitude converts the biological differences between sexes into social…

Q1) In this hyperconnected and morally interdependent world, the most important thing we can share is trustworthiness.” Why is trustworthiness important? In what ways can it be imbibed in an individual? (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Trustworthiness is a moral value which is considered to be a virtue of the highest order in an individual. A…

Q1) How does the study of numismatics contribute to the unraveling of India’s history? Explain with suitable examples. (250 Words/15 Marks)    

Q1) What do you understand by environmental ethics? Examine the ethical concerns in ‘phasedown versus phase out debate’ in the use of coal by developing countries. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Environmental ethics is a branch of ethics that studies the relation between human beings and ecology. The range of activities under environmental ethics are as…

Q1) In light of incidents of serving civil servants openly criticising the government and some also resigning in protest, discuss whether civil servants should get entangled in the political discussions/opinions? (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Civil servants are the agents of the government who are responsible for execution of the policies of the government efficiently. Impartiality,…