Mains Practice Questions

Q. “Corruption is a moral degradation of character of public servant as well as of the defects of government systems and procedures “. Examine (150 words)

Q. What are the moral lessons one can learn from Gandhi and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose? Elucidate (150 words)

Q. What duties do government employees have in terms of ethics that are generally accepted? (150 Words)

Q. Discuss aspects of Hindu ethics which are relevant to modern administration. Give examples to justify your answer. (150 words)

Q. How can information and communication technology help in reducing corruption? illustrate your answer with two examples (250 words)

Q. “The unexamined life is not worth living”, how would you interpret this statement of Socrates? (250 words)

Q. Discuss how a good character is necessary for holding higher positions in civil services. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government. (250 words)

Q. What are different types of personal qualities desirable in civil servants? Why has civil service ethics become prominent in public administration? (250 words)

Q. What are the four moral ends of Hinduism? Outline them in brief. (150 words)

Q. What are the ethical values enshrined in the Indian constitution? (250 words)

Q.  What is conscience? Discuss Butler’s view on conscience. (150 words) 

Q. What do you understand by the following quote:

“Knowledge is virtue”. (250 words)

Q. Discuss Indian saints who though untouched by western ideas have shown a progressive modern outlook. (150 words)

Q. What do you understand by Gandhian ethics. Discuss the role of Gandhian ethics in conflict resolution. (250 words)

Q. What is meant by Environmental ethics? Illustrate with examples. (150 words)

Q. What are the main aspects or components of International Morality?

Q. What do you understand by the term Just War Theory?

Q. What do you understand by the terms Compassion, Sympathy, Tolerance, and Equity in your life? Explain.

Q. Describe Human Values and explain the role of society in the inculcation of values in the members of society. (150 Words)

Q. Social Audit is a powerful tool in the hands of the people to ensure financial accountability. In light of this statement discuss its major shortcomings and give suggestions to reform it. (150 Words)

Q. Despite the emphasis on the Citizen Charter in day-to-day administration, there are many shortcomings attached to it. Discuss. (250 Words)

Q.” Attitude is a small thing but it makes a big difference". Discuss the factors that contribute to the formation of attitude and functions of attitude. (250 Words)

Q. Emotional Intelligence helps an individual to cope with various difficult situations in life. In light of this statement discuss the multiple components of Emotional Intelligence and its relevance in Civil Services. (250 Words)

Q. What are the four core qualities of a civil servant in the public administration and discuss their significance. (150 Words)

Q. “An action which leads to undesirable consequences may be moral and an action that leads to good consequences can be immoral.” Comment (150 Words)

Q. “It isn’t enough to talk about peace, one must believe in it, and it isn’t enough to believe in it, one must work at it. '' Analyse this statement in the context of international relations. (150 Words)

Q. Analyse the importance of work culture as a component of effective governance. Discuss how Indian work culture is at variance with the Western work culture? (150 Words)

Q. What are the principles of effective public service delivery? Why is it an important component of governance? Explain in the context of Sevottam model. (150 Words)

Q. What are the standards of public life as expounded by the Nolan Committee? (150 Words)