Mains Practice Questions

Q. “Artificial intelligence (AI) is important for the development of humanity in the near future.” Discuss the ethical implications that arise from the development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. (250 words)

Q. “Desire, ignorance, and inequality—this is the trinity of bondage.” What does the given quotation mean to you in the present context? (150 words)

Q. What do you understand by Corporate Governance? Why is it important for the success and sustainability of an organisation? (150 words)

Q. Ethics examines the criteria for judging human actions as right or wrong. What are the various sources of ethical guidance for a civil servant? (150 words)

Q. Public service must evolve to a level where probity becomes a way of life and honesty is a routine expectation. Comment. (150 words)

Q. What do you understand by the term ‘Gandhian Ethics’? Discuss with examples the application of the Gandhian ethics in public service. (150 words)

Q. Genuine engagement with media ethics seems to be declining in the present times. Discuss the ethical issues that plague Indian journalism. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by the theory of utilitarianism? Critically analyse the usefulness of the theory. (150 words)

Q. “It is your attitude, not your aptitude, that determines your altitude.” Do you agree with the statement? Substantiate with examples. (250 words)

Q. “Corruption is an important manifestation of the failure of ethics.” In the light of the statement discuss the various reasons for the prevalence of corruption and measures needed to eradicate it. (250 words)

Q. The quality of service delivery in a public organisation can be improved by internal and external appraisal. Discuss (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by code of conduct? Discuss how it differs from code of ethics? (150 words)

Q. Define Work Culture. Discuss its importance in the success of any organisation. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the importance of virtues for civil services conduct. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the contributions of Swami Vivekanand’s philosophy in the evolution of ethics? (150 words)

Q. “Social influence and persuasion can contribute in eliminating social evils in the society”. Discuss. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the relevance of objectivity in the governance of modern day society. Is it desirable to attain absolute objectivity? (250 words)

Q. “Efficient utilisation of public funds is fundamental to a sustainable society.” Examine the reasons for the lack of efficient utilisation of public funds. (150 words)

Q. Do you agree that the Right to Information Act, 2005 is a master key to good governance? Justify. (150 words)

Q. “The ideas for creating a system of education should be aimed at promoting international co-operation and creating global citizens”. What do you understand by this statement in the present-day scenario? Explain. (250 words).

Q. “Building of social capital plays a crucial role in good governance, economic development and social harmony of the nation”. Discuss (250 Words)

Q. What do you understand by ethical dilemmas? Give examples of some of the ethical dilemmas faced by the civil servants in present times. (250 words)

Q. Examine the Stoic's models of ethics in terms of its suitability for modern civil servants? (150 words)

Q. Discuss the various ethical values enshrined in the Indian Constitution? (150 words)

Q. Discuss the differences between teleological and deontological systems of ethics? (150 words)

Q. Mahatma Gandhi's concept of trusteeship was an instrument of human dignity. Is it relevant in contemporary society? (250 words)

Q. “The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings”. Analyse. (250 words)

Q. What is the relevance of Buddha's teachings in contemporary societies? (250 words)

Q.“Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.” Analyse this statement in light of India’s pharmaceutical capabilities and responsibilities amid the novel coronavirus pandemic across the world.

Q. “The concept of intelligence used in Emotional Quotient (EQ) is much broader than the concept of Intelligence Quotient (IQ)”. Analyse the statement in reference to their application in modern-day administration. (150 words)