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Given are two quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these bring out what it means to you in the present context.

Question: Write in 150 Words

• “When we are caught up in a destructive emotion, we lose one of our greatest assets: our independence.” (10 Marks)

Approach:

• Explain the meaning of quotation.
• Write who said it in which context.
• Analysis the significance of the quotation.
• Conclude by suggesting how to keep freedom of thoughts intact.

OR

Question: Write in 150 Words

“Silence becomes cowardice when occasion demands speaking out the whole truth and acting accordingly” – Mahatma Gandhi.

Approach:

• Explain the meaning of quotation.
• Write who said it in which context.
• Analysis the significance of the quotation.
• Conclude 

OR

Question: Write in 150 Words

Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major components of Comprehensive National Power (CNP) viz. human capital, soft power (culture and policies) and social harmony. (10 Marks, PYQ)

OR

Question: Write in 150 Words

“Human beings desire what they like, and what they like reveals what they are.” Giving examples, discuss the close relationship between an individual’s desires, character and conduct. (10 marks)

Approach:

• Introduction Explain the meaning of the given statement.
• Body:
  Bring out how desires shape the character of a person and the characteristics /values are reflected in his actions.
  • Use examples to substantiate.
• Conclusion: Mention that how desire and character guide the conduct of an individual.

OR

Question: Write in 250 Words

Given below is quotation of a moral thinker/philosopher. Bring out what it means to you in the present context:

(a) “Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value”. (10 marks)

Approach:

• Introduction: Briefly explain success and value and mention the context of the statement.
• Body: Discuss, with examples, how values are prerequisites for true assessment of success.
• Conclusion: Write concluding statements describing the need for alignment of values with success.

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Question: Write in 150 Words

The Theory of Trusteeship is very much relevant in today’s times. Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer with examples.

Approach:

• Introduction: Briefly explain Theory of Trusteeship.
• Body:
  Discuss the possible dimensions associated with Theory of Trusteeship.
  • Mention the relevance of the theory with suitable examples.
• Conclusion: Show that despite of criticisms, there is need of the Theory in present times.

OR

Question: Write in 150 Words

What does ethics seek to promote in human life? Why is it all the more important in Public Administration? (10 Marks, PYQ)

OR

Question: Write in 150 Words

It does not take long for conflict to turn violent when deep seeded prejudices and discriminatory attitudes are not addressed. Discuss in the context of communal and caste-based violence in India. What role should the state play in this context? 

Approach:

• Briefly discuss about the caste and communal based violence and discrimination in society and explain the meaning of prejudice.
• Highlight how it develops and its role in such violence and discrimination.
• Discuss the steps that must be taken to reduce prejudices.
  

  OR

Question: Write in 150 Words

“Human beings desire what they like, and what they like reveals what they are.” Giving examples, discuss the close relationship between an individual’s desires, character and conduct.

Approach:

• Introduction Explain the meaning of the given statement.
• Body:
  • Bring out how desires shape the character of a person and the characteristics /values are reflected in his actions.
  • Use examples to substantiate.
• Conclusion: Mention that how desire and character guide the conduct of an individual.

OR

Question: Write in 150 Words

Attitude and behaviour are so closely interwoven that a change in one inevitably influences the other. Explain the statement with examples. 

Approach:

• Introduce by giving definition of attitude and behaviour.
• Explain the effect of attitude on behaviour and vice versa.
• Bring out if there are any inconsistencies between attitude and behaviour.
• Give appropriate examples wherever necessary.

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Question: Write in 150 Words

Emotions such as empathy, shame, anger, and disgust lead people to make instinctive ethical decisions that they cannot logically defend. Do you agree? Explain with examples. 

Approach:

•  Introduce the simple meaning of emotion and give some examples.
• In the main body, mention how the given emotions lead us to take instinctive irrational decisions with examples.
• Conclude as per the context.
  

  OR

Question: Write in 150 Words

How does conflict between personal happiness and social responsibility affect dedication of a public servant? Discuss the role of aptitude and foundational values for Civil Servants in solving this conflict.

Approach:

• Briefly explain the nature of public service with many challenges it comes with
• Explain the conflicts of interest between personal happiness and social responsibility
• Discuss how aptitude and civil service values can help in resolving this conflict.

OR

Question: Write in 150 Words

Explain the meaning of the term “empathy bias?” Suggest ways/ measures using which a public servant can step aside empathy bias and be objective in carrying out his duties effectively. 

Approach:

• Explain the meaning of empathy bias.
• Explain with examples, why civil servants should not have empathy bias. Also, write how empathy bias can be set aside objectively.
• Write a relevant conclusion in the context of the question asked.
  

  OR

Question: Write in 150 Words

What do you understand by the term ‘voice of conscience’? How do your prepare yourself to heed to the voice of conscience? (10 Marks, PYQ)

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Given below are two quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these, bring out what it means to you in the present context

Question: Write in 150 Words

 “From morality comes wisdom and from wisdom morality . . . Like washing one hand with the other. so is morality washed round with wisdom and wisdom with morality” -Digha – Nikaya.

Approach:

• Introduction: Define wisdom and morality.
• Body: write how wisdom and morality are interrelated or cause and effect of each other.
  Illustrate with examples, how in various walks of life wisdom and morality can affect positively.
• Conclusion: Write the significance of morality and wisdom.

OR

Question: Write in 150 Words

“good government…depends…(on) the qualities of the human beings composing the society over which the government is exercised.” J S Mill 

Approach:

• Introduction: Write a brief introduction to the government and its objectives.
• Body: Write what constitutes a good government. Explain the role of citizens and the qualities the citizen needs to make good government.
• Conclusion: Conclude as per the context of the question.

OR

Question: Write in 150 Words

‘Falsehood takes the place of truth when it results in unblemished common good’ – Tirukkural (10 Marks, PYQ)

OR

Question: Write in 150 Words

What do you understand by Amartya Sen’s ‘capability approach’? Analyse its significance in understanding social realities and in making a pro poor development strategy.

Approach:

• Explain Amartya Sen’s ‘capability approach’.
• State the various dimensions covered by it.
• Assess its significance in understanding social realities and in making a pro poor development strategy.

OR

Question: Write in 150 Words

Examine the contemporary relevance of Gandhiji’s talisman as a means of resolving ethical dilemmas in day to day life.

Approach:

• Highlight the key message of talisman (in brief) – ‘sarvodaya through antyodaya’.
• Explain how it can promote emotional intelligence in citizens and help them resolve ethical dilemmas.
• Discuss its contemporary relevance for citizens, businesses and the Government.

Question: Write in 150 Words

Emotional Intelligence is part nature and part nurture. Explaining the statement, discuss how emotional intelligence of civil servants can be enhanced. 

Approach:

• Explain how emotional Intelligence is part nature and part nurture.
• Discuss how emotional intelligence of civil servants can be enhanced.

Question: Write in 150 Words

‘Emotional Intelligence is the ability to make your emotions work for you instead of against you.’ Do you agree with this view? Discuss. (PYQ)

Question: Write in 150 Words

What are the key elements of emotional intelligence? Which three elements do you think are most important for effective governance and administrative capabilities of a civil servant? Give reasons.

Approach:

• Briefly explain what Emotional Intelligence is.
• Discuss what its key elements are.
• Giving reasons, explain the three most important elements for effective governance etc.
• Conclude with the way forward.

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Question: Write in 150 Words

Police stations are more a demo of power centre than service centre. After getting into civil services, suppose you become the police head of a district. Critically analyse the steps which you will take to improve the image of the police service.

Approach

• Explain the perversion that has crept in police services.
• Discuss the steps that can be taken to improve perception about police services

Question: Write in 150 Words

What role does ‘ethics’ play in international relations? In your view, what is the relationship between ethics, politics and power?

Approach:

• Discuss role of ethics in modern challenging world.
• Explain citing example how ethics influence international relations?
• Discuss the relationship between ethics, politics and power giving examples.

Question: Write in 150 Words

In what way is public sector ethics different from private sector ethics? Discuss. Do you think there are any common value threads between the two sectors? 

Approach:

• Define what are the public and private sectors.
• Highlight the differences between public and private sector ethics. Discuss the values that are important to both sectors and identify the common values for both the sectors.
• As per the context of the question.

Question: Write in 150 Words

Global Space law must be preceded by developing consensus on ethical principles governing it. What are the ethical principles that must be kept in mind while devising an international space law?

Question: Write in 150 Words

What are the ethical obligations of a civil servant? Discuss with suitable examples.

Question: Write in 150 Words

Distinguish between laws and rules. Discuss the role of ethics in formulating them. (10 Marks, PYQ)

Question: Write in 150 Words

What does ‘accountability’ mean in the context of public service? What measures can be adopted to ensure individual and collective accountability of public servants?  (10 Marks, PYQ)

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Question: Write in 150 Words

“Man by nature is a political animal”. Explain with reference to Aristotle’s idea of the state in life of the society.

Approach:

• Bring out the different connotation of the statement given.
• Elaborate on why Aristotle regarded human beings as naturally political.
• Discuss the role of state in the society in the context of man as political animal.
• Conclude.

Question: Write in 150 Words

Arguably, poverty is not only a matter of statistics. It is a reflection on the kind of society we live in. In this context, discuss the ethical implications for a society that witnesses high incidence of poverty.

Approach:

• Discuss poverty, its nature and how it is more than just a matter of statistics.
• Discuss ethical implications for a society that witnesses high incidence of poverty.
• Way forward.

Question: Write in 150 Words

Ensuring that civil service values are recognized during the recruitment process and ensured through a code of ethics after appointment is a necessary condition of making the civil services an effective instrument of citizen centric governance. Comment.

Approach:

• Briefly define code of ethics and civil service values.
• State the importance of recognizing civil services values during the recruitment process of civil servants and its continuance thereafter through code of ethics.
• Assess whether it is an effective instrument of citizen-centric governance.

Question: Write in 150 Words

Poor work culture is the bane of Indian bureaucracy, besides red-tapism what are the other fundamental flaws of Indian Administrative work culture and suggest measures for improving the same.

Approach:

•  In the context of the current situation of India, write impacts of the flawed work culture in Indian bureaucracy.
• Write the fundamental flaws of Indian work culture and measure to improve it.
• Write the significance of bureaucracy and its work culture.

Question: Write in 150 Words

Good corporate governance is not an end in itself. It is a means to support economic efficiency, sustainable growth and financial stability. Discuss.

Approach:

• Define good corporate governance.
• Mention as to how it supports economic efficiency, sustainable growth and financial stability thereby acting as a means rather than an end in itself.

Question: Write in 150 Words

Discuss the Public Services Code as recommended by the 2nd Administrative Reforms Commission. (10 Marks, PYQ)

Question: Write in 150 Words

What do you understand by Probity in Governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in Government. (10 Marks, PYQ)

Question: Write in 150 Words

Strength, peace and security are considered to be the pillars of international relations. Elucidate.  (10 Marks, PYQ)

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Attempt any 1 case study out of Given 3. 

Case Study: 1

You are a Platoon Commander in the Indian Army currently posted in the Kashmir region. You came across a 24 years young man from the valley, who underwent militant training in Pakistan. However, upon his return, his conscience did not allow him to carry out terrorist activities in India. Investigation agencies are after him and ‘Shoot at Sight’ orders have been issued against him. He along with his family came to you for help. He is ready to lead a normal and peaceful life but Separatists lobby could be a stumbling block to this. It would be wrong for you to completely believe in him. This could also cost you your job and may also possibly result in some terrorist attacks on Indian soil.
Discuss various ethical issues involved here. What would be your course of action? Justify (250 Words, 20 marks)

Approach:

• Introduction: Briefly introduce the ethical premise of the case study.
• Body:
  • Identify the main stakeholders in the case.
  • Explain the ethical issues involved.
  • Mention the course of action you would follow along with the reasons.
• Conclusion: Suggest some long-term solutions which can help eradicate the problem of militancy.

Case Study: 2

You have been appointed as a State Official in a District, the project that has been assigned to you involves making an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report on the basis of which a private limited mineral water conglomerate will be allotted land on which they will set up a plant to draw up underground water, they also promise to hire local population in large numbers. The area is primarily agricultural and depends heavily on underground water for irrigation; it is also marked by acute unemployment causing the youth to migrate to nearby industrial towns. How can the virtue of ‘scientific temper’ be employed in making this report in the best interest of the area? (250 words / 20 marks)

Approach:

• First analyse the facts and issues involved in the case.
• Briefly explain the importance of virtue of scientific temper.
• Outline the course of action you would choose.

Case Study: 3 

Miss Y is a dedicated employee in a Government office working as a supervisor. She supervises a very significant and vast infrastructure project. The project concerns building a bridge over a river that would connect a major rural area with the nearby towns and the cities.

It is a prestigious project launched by the government and has been marked as the governments flagship project. The date of inauguration has also been declared. The project has brought a lot of positivity and faith among the people towards the credibility of the government and concerned administration bodies involved in the project.

Just a fortnight prior to the inauguration of the bridge, she discovers that the materials used in the construction of the bridge is of inferior quality than stated at the time of award of the contract.

The bridge may not be able to bear the load of the traffic that would be crossing it regular and continuous basis. The region often see trucks being overloaded with materials. and it is likely that overloaded trucks may harm the bridge’s structural security.

The inauguration cannot be cancelled nor can be postponed due to obvious reasons. But the inauguration and the subsequent usage of the bridge signals towards an impending danger: the collapse of the bridge.

a) What are the ethical and administrative issues involved in the above case?

b) What options are available to Miss X. Evaluate each of these options and suggest the course of action, you would adopt, giving suitable reasons.

c) As a Civil Servant, what would you suggest to avoid such situations? ( 250 words / 20 marks )

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Attempt any 1 case study out of Given 3. 

Case Study: 1

You are Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a Public Sector Bank. You have come across some anomalies in loan proceedings in one of your branches. There is an internal report, that the bank Manager there has colluded with some local builder and provided him huge loans on false pretence.
After further investigation it is found that the builder was provided reference to the manager by your son. There is a monthly audit scheduled for your bank in coming days by RBI officers.
(a) What are the options available to you?
(b) Evaluate each of the options and choose the option you would adopt, giving reasons (250 Words, 20 marks)

Approach:

• Subject Matter of the Case as an introduction.
• Stakeholders in the Case.
• Lineate any Facts/Rules/Laws involved in case.
• Mention any related Philosophers/Theories/Values.
• Write the options available
• Evaluate each option explaining its advantages and disadvantages of choosing it.
• Explain the option you would choose with reasons.

Case Study: 2

You are a new IAS officer who has taken charge as an SDM in some district X. When you reach your office the first day, there are many influential people and your subordinates who are waiting to greet and welcome you to your new Job. They have bought valuable gifts for you. Some of these influential people have involvement in the unlawful activities in the district, so taking gifts from them might be an obstacle in case you want to pursue a legal course against them.
(a) Enlist various ethical dilemmas you face.
(b) What are the options available to you?
(c) Evaluate each of the options and choose the option you would adopt, giving reasons. (300 Words, 25 marks)

Approach:

• Introduction: Introduce the issues related with the case.
• Body:
  • Identify the main stakeholders in the case.
  • Enlist the various ethical dilemmas which are being faced.
  • Suggest the possible options available to you by analyzing merits and demerits of each option.
  • Write the reasons justifying the option taken by you.
• Conclusion: Briefly discuss the need of balance between public duty and personal actions.

Case Study: 3 

Narayan is a young man, who is unemployed and resides in a small village. One morning, he is informed by the Village-Pramukh that a dam is proposed to be built on a nearby river. Narayan is told that the construction of the dam would result into the employment of many young men like him and after its completion, the dam would produce hydroelectric power which will further augment the economic development of the region.

However, the very next day a village elder, who is a credential environmentalist, convenes a sabha (meeting) of all the villagers and appeals to them to protest against the planned dam.

He states that the dam would cause ecological imbalance in the region with repercussions beyond anticipation. To begin with, many species inhabiting the river would become extinct and eventually this entire region would become vulnerable to natural disasters. Thus, he is of the view that dam is not going to bring any economic boon rather it is going to be like a bane.

Listening to all this, Narayan is completely disillusioned and does not know who to go for the right advice. 

(a) Consider that Narayan comes to you for the advice, what advice will you offer to him?

(b) Do you think the only and major reason for preserving and protecting nature is to protect our own good, or do you feel that we have a moral obligation towards nature because it is intrinsically valuable? Explain your position with due justification.

(c) Do you think animals have rights? Why or why not? If you believe that they do have rights, what are they? Discuss. (250 words, 20 marks)

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Question: Write in 250 Words

Examine the evolution of the Swadeshi movement, which originated as an anti-partition movement in 1903 but transformed into a multifaceted mass movement after 1905. Discuss the reasons for its decline and evaluate its contribution to the Indian freedom struggle.

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Question: Write in 150 Words

To what extent is Indian culture resilient to westernisation and globalisation?

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Question: Write in 150 Words

Discuss the transformative aspects of the third decade of the twentieth century, considered a turning point in the Indian Freedom Struggle. Analyze the emergence of new forces during this period and their significance in the Indian freedom movement.

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Question: Write in 150 Words

Examine the role of ‘Gig Economy’ in the process of empowerment of women in India. (pyq)

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Question: Write in 250 Words

Elaborate on the perspective that decolonization was neither accidental nor the outcome of a grand design; rather, it resulted from the convergence of various local and global factors.

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Question: Write in 150 Words

The transformation in agriculture was also reflected in social as well as political relations in India. Analyse in the context of green revolution and rise of a new agrarian class.

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Question: Write in 150 Words

The disintegration of Soviet Union was followed by a transition in both economic and political spheres. Analyse.

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Question: Write in 250 Words

Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents. How do they influence regional climates, fishing and navigation? (pyq)

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Question: Write in 250 Words

Discuss the significant geological processes that have influenced the current drainage patterns in Peninsular India. Additionally, elucidate the reasons behind the limited navigability of these rivers while highlighting their suitability for hydroelectric power generation.

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Question: Write in 150 Words

Give a brief account of Earth’s heat budget. Also discuss how increasing concentration of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere effects it.

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Question: Write in 250 Words

Discuss the potential impact of climate change on crop yields across the most vulnerable regions of the world.

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Question: Write in 250 Words

The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional interrelated problem of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine. (PYQ)

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Question: Write in 150 Words

Discuss the multifaceted significance of the Himalayas, not only as a physical barrier but also as a climatic, hydrological, and cultural divide within the region.

OR

Question: Write in 150 Words

Examine the significant insights yielded by ocean floor mapping and palaeomagnetic studies in shaping the hypothesis of Sea Floor Spreading. In what ways does the Plate Tectonics Theory represent an enhancement over the concept of Sea Floor Spreading?

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Question: Write in 150 Words

To what extent can it be asserted that alterations in the behavior of the Indian monsoon are a consequence of climate change? Give justifications for your viewpoint.

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Question: Write in 150 Words

The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides. “Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation. (PYQ)

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Question: Write in 150 Words

The period between 1858 and 1919 was that of ” bureaucratic despotism”, while the gradual democratisation of the polity between 1919 to 1947 curtailed will and discretion of the civil servants. Analyse.

Approach : 

◾️Introduction : Define what bureaucratic despotism is and how it helped the British to establish the control over India

◾️Body :

• The reasons can be explained for the despotic nature of bureaucracy.
• Then explain how the democratisation brought after 1919 curtailed the will and discretion of civil servants.

OR

Question: Write in 250 Words

The socio-religious reform movements of 19th and 20th century in British India not only attempted to free Indian society from various social evils but also prepared the ground for Indian freedom struggle. Analyse.

Approach:

• In the introduction, contextualize the rise of socio-religious reform movements in the backdrop of colonial rule and awakening of Indians to the social ills prevailing at the times. 
• Identify the various issues that the reform movements had to address as well as the key factors involved.
• After establishing the first part, move on to examining or establishing how these movements helped to prepare for the freedom struggle.

OR

Question: Write in 250 Words

The outbreak of World War II in 1939 divided the nationalists over the next course of action in the freedom struggle. Elaborate. In this context, also examine the factors that led to INC launching the Quit India Movement.

Approach:

• Write about both the areas of debate of the Nationalists post beginning of WWII.
• One cannot simply give the reasons why the INC launched the Quit India Movement. These reasons have to be related to the context of the decisions taken by the INC post 1939 in respect to the actions of the British. Building the context is important.

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Question: Write in 150 Words

Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy. (PYQ)

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Question:1 Write in 250 Words

Article 21 of the Constitution provides, “No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law”. Analyse the value principle involved and its relevance in today’s context.

Approach
▪️Explain Article 21
▪️Discuss the contemporary situations which limit life and personal liberty
▪️Analyse the value principle of Article 21 and its relevance in today’s context
▪️Conclusion

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Question:2 Write in 250 Words

An individual’s fundamental right to live with dignity and reputation “cannot be sullied solely because another individual can have his freedom”. Hence, examine the validity of defamation laws in India.

Approach
▪️Briefly introduce the defamation law and its origin.
▪️Describe the types of defamation
▪️Discuss the validity of defamation laws based on pronouncements made by higher courts
▪️Way forward

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Question:3 Write in 150 Words

Post-independence India has witnessed many instances of extreme regionalism. Is it a threat to national integrity? How can regional aspirations be addressed within the constitutional framework?

Approach
▪️Give a brief definition of regionalism.
▪️Give an account of the rise of regionalism in India.
▪️Describe how it becomes a threat to national integrity.
▪️Bring out some Constitutional provisions which try to deal with regional aspirations

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Question:4 Write in 250 Words

The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and extent to which cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings. (PYQ)

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4. Must write Question on Answer copy OR Attach a screenshot of the Question

5. World limit as specified, should be adhered to it. 

Question:1 Write in 250 Words

Discuss how the concept of basic structure, although not specifically defined in the Indian constitution, is an Indian judicial innovation. Tracing the evolution of basic structure doctrine in India highlight its salient features.

Approach :
▪️Introduce about the concept of basic structure.
▪️Explain how it is an Indian judicial innovation.
▪️Highlight its salient features arising out of various supreme court judgments.

OR

Question:2 Write in 250 Words

In the absence of well – educated and organised local level government system, Panchayats and Samitis have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instrument of governance. Critically Discuss.

OR

Question:3 Write in 150 Words

Part IV of the Indian Constitution has great value as it provides for social and economic democracy as distinguished from political democracy. In light of the above statement, discuss the importance and limitations of this part of the constitution.

Approach:
▪️Give a brief description of DPSP.
▪️Write the importance of DPSP in India.
▪️Highlight its limitations.

OR

Question:4 Write in 150 Words

What are the provisions under the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution? Does it unduly curb the right of legislators to dissent?

Approach:
▪️Introduce with brief description of the Tenth Schedule of the constitution followed by list of its provisions.
▪️Explain why it has been argued that it curbs the right of legislators to dissent and what are the limits of such argument. The observation of Supreme Court in this regard would be appropriate.
▪️Conclude by balancing suggesting how the provisions can be used to enable smooth functioning of legislatures in the democratic setup.

Note:

1. Select 1 Question out of 4.

2. Do write your Registration number, Date of Questions, World Limit and Question no. clearly on the top of first page of your answer copy. 

3. Rename your file as: Registration No._Date of Questions asked. Eg. 115P121_12June

4. Must write Question on Answer copy OR Attach a screenshot of the Question

5. World limit as specified, should be adhered to it. 

Question:1 Write in 150 Words

What is the role that opposition plays in a democracy like India? In this context, discuss whether our Parliament can be benefited from a shadow cabinet.

Approach

▪️Discuss the role played by opposition in a parliamentary democracy.
▪️Define shadow cabinet and explain how India can benefit from it.
▪️Conclude by discussing its feasibility in India

OR

Question:2 Write in 250 Words

What are the grounds for disqualification of members of legislatures under the Tenth Schedule of Indian Constitution? Analyse the merits and demerits of having such provisions in a parliamentary democracy like India.

Approach

• In the introduction, briefly, describe and write about the 10th schedule.
• Mention the ground for disqualification provided under the Tenth Schedule of Indian Constitution.
• Enumerate the merits and demerits of Anti-Defection Law and give arguments for and against these provisions.
• Suggest the way forward in the conclusion.

OR

Question:3 Write in 250 Words

The crucial position accorded to the Speaker in Indian legislatures, makes it imperative to protect them from undue political pressures and incentives. Examine.

Approach
▪️ Introduce by highlighting the position of the Speaker in Indian Legislature.
▪️Discuss the instances in our polity where the Speaker of the Assembly has precipitated a political crisis by seemingly political decisions.
▪️Discuss the provisions and measures that can help to protect the Speaker from undue political pressures and incentives.
▪️Conclude on the basis of above points.

OR

Question:4 Write in 150 Words

Individual Parliamentarian’s role as the national law maker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome. Discuss.  (PYQ)

Note:

1. Select 1 Question out of 4.

2. Do write your Registration number, Date of Questions, World Limit and Question no. clearly on the top of first page of your answer copy. 

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5. World limit as specified, should be adhered to it. 

Question:1 Write in 250 Words

Political parties are an integral part of the democratic set up of India. In the context, discuss the need for strengthening the process of institutionalization of intra-party democracy in political parties in India.

Approach :
▪️Briefly write about the role of intra-party democracy in a democracy.
▪️Mention about the performance of political parties on in context of their intra party democracy and reasons responsible for it.
▪️Write about the needs/merits of inner-party democracy.

OR

Question:2 Write in 150 Words

What are the factors due to which there is a strong demand of judicial accountability and transparency in higher judicial system? How can it be ensured? Discuss. 

Approach:

•  Explain judicial accountability and transparency.
• Write the factors behind the demand of judicial accountability and transparency in higher judiciary.
• Write measures to ensure it.
• Write significance of achieving judicial accountability.

OR

Question:3 Write in 150 Words

The judiciary, civil society, and the various laws have failed to curb the criminalization of politics. Do you agree? (250 Words, 15 marks)

Approach:

•  Introduction: Briefly explain the criminalization of politics giving some examples/facts.
• Body: Failure/Success of judiciary, civil society, and the various laws to curb the criminalization of politics.
• Conclusion: Conclude by giving measures to curb the criminalization of politics.

OR

Question:4 Write in 150 Words

Do you think that constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of ‘checks and balance’? Explain.  (PYQ)

Note:

1. Select 1 Question out of 4.

2. Do write your Registration number, Date of Questions, World Limit and Question no. clearly on the top of first page of your answer copy. 

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5. World limit as specified, should be adhered to it. 

Question:1 Write in 150 Words

Do you think fintech companies have a potential to fundamentally alter and transform India’s financial and banking landscape? Discuss the challenges in adoption of Fintech in India? 

OR

Question:2 Write in 250 Words

Differentiate between cost push inflation and demand pull inflation. Justify why monetary policy has limited scope in controlling cost push inflation and suggest some fiscal measures that would help in overcoming supply side bottlenecks.

OR

Question:3 Write in 250 Words

Employment generation has been India’s Achilles heel since 1991.Why has employment generation growth falling behind economic growth since the last 3 decades? Discuss the steps needed to reverse the trend?

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Question:4 Write in 250 Words

Normally countries shift from agriculture to industry and then later to services, but India shifted directly from agriculture to services. What are the reasons for the huge growth-services vis- a-vis industry in the country? Can India become a developed country without a strong industrial base? (PYQ)

Note:

1. Select 1 Question out of 4.

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5. World limit as specified, should be adhered to it. 

Question:1 Write in 150 Words

What do you understand by Land pooling? Can it be an alternative to the current Land acquisition framework employed in India by the government?

OR

Question:2 Write in 150 Words

Will a legal guarantee on MSP solve India’s farm distress? What should be India’s future approach with respect to MSP?

OR

Question:3 Write in 250 Words

“The stress in Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) has ramifications on nation’s economic recovery”. In this context, highlight the issues faced by NBFCs in India and also suggest measures for their revival.

OR

Question:4 Write in 250 Words

Enumerate the indirect taxes which have been subsumed in the goods and services tax (GST) in India. Also, comment on the revenue implications of the GST introduced in India since July 2017. (PYQ)

Note:

1. Select 1 Question out of 4

2. Do write your Registration number, Date of Questions, World Limit and Question no. clearly on the top of first page of your answer copy. 

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Question:1 Write in 250 Words

Despite knowing the harmful effects of crop residue burning, why are farmers continuing its practice? Discus alternative crop residue management strategies available to the farmers. 

OR

Question:2 Write in 150 Words

Food processing sector can be the key to bridging the gap between food sufficiency and nutrition deficiency in the country. Examine.

OR

Question:3 Write in 250 Words

Examine the rationale behind introduction of Minimum Support Price (MSP) in agricultural sector. In your opinion, can legalizing MSP provide a solution to address woes of the farmers in the country?

OR

Question:4 Write in 250 Words

What are the challenges and opportunities of food processing sector in the country? How can income of the farmers be substantially increased by encouraging food processing? (PYQ)

Note:

1. Select 1 Question out of 4

2. Do write your Registration number, Date of Questions, World Limit and Question no. clearly on the top of first page of your answer copy. 

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4. Must write Question on Answer copy OR Attach a screenshot of the Question

5. World limit as specified, should be adhered to it. 

Question:1 Write in 150 Words

“India’s nascent Artificial Intelligence and machine learning (ML) ecosystem, if nurtured properly, can contribute to the larger idea of a technologically-empowered New India.”Examine with logical arguments. 

Approach:
· Introduction: Give brief introduction of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
· Body: It consists of two parts.
  Part 1 : Discuss the significance of AI related technologies with respect to India.
  Part 2 : Give some of the challenges in the growth of AI with reference to India.
· Conclusion: Conclude with some possible solutions to address the challenges

OR

Question:2 Write in 150 Words

India’s achievement in space exploration represents the pinnacle of India’s scientific achievement since independence. However, there are challenges yet to be addressed. Elaborate.

OR

Question:3 Write in 150 Words

How Science and Technology can be availed to bridge the urban-rural divide? Enumerate the initiatives taken by the Indian government for a shared economic future between urban and rural economy.

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Question:4 Write in 250 Words

How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered off by the science-based technologies? (PYQ)

Note:

1. Select 1 Question out of 4

2. Do write your Registration number, Date of Questions, World Limit and Question no. clearly on the top of first page of your answer copy. 

3. Rename your file as: Registration No._Date of Questions asked. Eg. 115P121_12June

4. Must write Question on Answer copy OR Attach a screenshot of the Question

5. World limit as specified, should be adhered to it. 

Question:1 Write in 150 words

What do you understand by dedication to Public Service? How Empathy and Compassion help us in providing a better public service. Discuss.

Approach:

• Introduction: You can introduce with definition of terms like dedication, public service.
• Body:
  • Explain in your own language the meaning of dedication to public service with examples.
  • Discuss benefits of empathy and compassion in improving public service.
• Conclusion: Write how empathy and compassion along with dedication lead to inclusive development.

Question:2 Write in 150 words

Technology helps in reducing discretion and thus brings in objectivity, but there are obstacles in use of modern technology in governance, which needs to be overcome. Discuss. 

Approach:

• Briefly discuss the key terms- discretion, objectivity.
• In short explain how technology can help in reducing discretion.
• Discuss the obstacles in use of modern technology in governance.
• Suggest measures to overcome these obstacles.

Question:3 Write in 150 words

Why is it considered difficult for a civil servant to maintain high levels of personal and professional integrity now a days? Critically examine. 

Question:4 Write in 150 words

Can ‘dedication to public service’ be a justification for forcing bank professionals to work beyond office hours without extra pay/overtime?

Question:5 Write in 150 words

Explain the process of resolving ethical dilemmas in Public Administration. (10 Marks, PYQ)

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1. Select 1 Question out of 3

2. Do write your Registration number, Date of Questions, World Limit and Question no. clearly on the top of first page of your answer copy. 

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4. Must write Question on Answer copy OR Attach a screenshot of the Question

5. World limit as specified, should be adhered to it. 

Attempt any 1 case study out of Given 3. 

Case Study: 1

The leader of a prominent social group has been facing trial in a criminal case. The court is expected to deliver the verdict in two days. Ahead of the verdict, a large number of members of this group from various parts of State have flocked en masse to the city where the court is located. They threaten to go on a rampage if their leader is convicted and jailed. They have started camping in the city, along many roads and in various public parks. There are reports that the followers may be stocking up on arms, petrol and blunt weapons. The rampage threatens to spill into the neighboring States also. 

You are the Chief Secretary of the State.

1. What are the measures you will take to ensure that there is no disruption of public order, regardless of the verdict?
2. What intervention would you consider to prevent any similar mass hysteria in the future? (300 words / 25 marks)

Case Study: 2

You are posted as a young ASP in a backward rural district after training and you are in high spirits to serve the nation. You see that the field officials are corrupt in your jurisdiction; one particular Thana under you has a Thanedar with a bad reputation. He is deemed notorious in his official dealings by the locals and does not provide you a Daily Situation Report (salamati), upon being asked he says that he thinks it fit only to notify about unusual occurrences. While he is encouraging you to visit his area for site seeing but makes spurious excuses of being busy in a protocol when you insist on Thana inspection. There are serious complaints about his links with feudal setup in the rural area who try to control the resources of the area by muscle power and exploit the poor. Upon being asked about the state of affairs and his involvement he narrates a story about caste politics in the village as the systemic root of the problem. When you initiate an inquiry against rural strongmen he informally informs the SP whom you suspect also to have vested interest in the feudal nexus. Taking cognizance of complaints against the Thanedar you conduct an inquiry against him and finalize a report and present evidence to suggest that the integrity of the Thanedar is compromised. Though the report cannot result in a suspension or a disciplinary chargesheet, it can be a basis for his transfer. The SP does not stop you from conducting inquiry initially but upon presentation of the report rejects its recommendations citing trivial procedural errors. By this time you also realize that the local MP/ MLA are under influence of the feudal strongmen for electoral benefits.

Critically evaluate the options that are available with the ASP in the above mentioned situation. (250 Words, 20 marks)

Case Study: 3 

Read the following statements and give your opinion on the questions asked.

(a) Mr P is a public servant. He charges a bribe for every work that he takes up. Explain why this behavior is unethical?

(b) Mr Q is a public servant. He charges a bribe for quick disposal of files. He argues that he is efficient at his work and the government does not pay him enough. Is his argument ethical? Give reasons for your answer.

(c) Mr R is a public servant. He does not ask for any bribe on his own, but does accept it if it is offered. How different is the conduct of Mr. R from that of Mr. P? Can Mr R be termed as partially ethical ?

(d) Mr S is a civil servant. He does not take bribe. If anyone offers him he politely declines them. However, he does not discourage his colleagues or subordinates from taking any bribe. Do you see any ethical deficiency in the conduct of Mr. S? (250 words / 20 marks)