Day 45: Section-A (Short Answer Questions)
Q.1.Illustrate the role of ethics in public relationships.
(Answer in 125 words)
Q.2.‘Family is the first and most important institution in inculcating values in human beings’. Discuss with proper arguments.
(Answer in 125 words)
Q.3.Discuss the importance of political attitude for a civil servant.
(Answer in 125 words)
Q.4.Highlight the relevance of the following civil services values:
(a)Objectivity
(b)Empathy
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Q.5.What is emotional intelligence? Highlight its relevance for civil servants in a welfare state.
(Answer in 125 words)
Q.6.Define Probity. Highlight its role in governance.
(Answer in 125 words)
Q.7. ‘If you shut the door to all errors, the truth will be shut out’. Illustrate the above statement of Ravindra Nath Tagore in reference to the strengthening of probity in governance.
(Answer in 125 words)
Q.8.Define Work Culture. Examine its importance in the success of any organization.
(Answer in 125 words)
Q.9.Discuss the major ethical challenges in corporate governance. Support your answer with relevant examples.
(Answer in 125 words)
Q.10.The Right to Information Act proved to be the strongest tool not only against corruption but also for citizens’ empowerment. Elucidate.
(Answer in 125 words)
Section-B (Long Answer Questions)
Q.11. Define aptitude and discuss its role in developing values.
(Answer in 200 words)
Q.12. What is an ‘ethical dilemma in governance’? Highlight its importance for a civil servant?
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Q.13.Highlight the major contemporary ethical issues in international relationships. Discuss the global efforts that have been made in mitigating such issues.
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Q.14. Examine the utility of Gandhiji’s principle of trusteeship in the eradication of corruption.
(Answer in 200 words)
Q.15. Explain the concept of the Citizen’s Charter and its significance in promoting good governance.
(Answer in 200 words)
Q. 16. What is the difference between Social influence and Persuasion? How do these attributes help a civil servant in controlling mob violence?
(Answer in 200 words)
Q.17. You are a Municipal Corporation Commissioner of City A, which has been under heavy rainfall over the last few days. The wall of one of the housing societies collapsed, which led to the deaths of 40 people and many injuries.
On the preliminary inquiry, it has been found that despite inappropriate soil conditions, permission to construct the housing society was given by the previous Municipal Commissioner, who is your close friend. Also, irregularities in construction materials have been found, and the other officials in the department are trying to influence or manipulate you. The builder is a close relative of one of the most powerful leaders of the party in power and is trying to threaten you. In light of the above circumstances, what are the ethical issues involved, and suggest a course of action you would like to follow?
(Answer in 200 words)
Q.18.You are posted as the District Health Officer in a tribal region of Madhya Pradesh. The government has launched a maternal health initiative in your district to improve prenatal care and reduce infant and maternal mortality rates. The scheme includes regular health checkups for pregnant women, distribution of iron and folic acid tablets, and institutional deliveries in government hospitals.
However, a majority of the tribal population in your district still relies on traditional midwives and home births. They are skeptical of modern medicine, often influenced by local myths and superstitions. Further, female mobility is restricted, and many husbands resist their wives visiting hospitals. Your health staff, many of whom are outsiders to the tribal culture, are facing resistance and even hostility during outreach efforts.
What steps will you take to:
Motivate and train your staff to engage sensitively and effectively with the community?
Ensure the successful and ethical implementation of the government scheme?
(Answer in 200 words)
Q.19.Illustrate the following statement.
‘One’s actions possess moral worth only when one does his duty for its own sake. ’ – Immanuel Kant.
(Answer in 200 words)
Q.20. Differentiate between the code of ethics and the code of conduct with examples.
(Answer in 200 words)
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