Mains Practice Questions

Q. How can Buddha’s Middle Path serve as an ethical framework for civil servants in decision-making and governance? (150 Words)

Q. How do public service values shape ethical decision-making among civil servants? Discuss with relevant examples. (150 Words)

Q. What are the ethical obligations of a welfare state toward its citizens? Analyze with reference to India's constitutional philosophy and social justice policies. (150 words)

Q. Is conscience an infallible guide to ethical conduct, or is it shaped by social conditioning? Examine in the context of professional ethics for civil servants. (150 words)

Q. “Obeying unjust laws is itself unethical.” Critically examine the ethics of legal obedience and moral resistance. (150 words)

Q. In a world driven by efficiency and results, do virtue ethics still hold relevance in governance? Critically analyze with suitable examples. (150 words)

Q. What do you understand by "value pluralism"? How does it complicate ethical decision-making in a multicultural democracy like India? (150 words)

Q. “The biggest ethical challenge of the 21st century is not corruption, but moral apathy.” Do you agree? Justify your answer with examples. (150 words)

Q. Morality is doing what's right regardless of what you're told. Obedience is doing what is told regardless of what is right. - H. L. Mencken. What does this quotation convey to you in the current context? (150 words)

Q."Intergenerational equity demands fundamental reimagination of current economic and developmental paradigms." Discuss this statement from environmental ethics perspectives. (150 words)

Q. "Knowledge becomes evil if the aim is not virtuous." In today's world, social media platforms and data analytics are being used to manipulate democratic processes across nations. What ethical considerations should guide the regulation of information technology to protect democratic values? (150 words)

Q. "Moral development is as crucial as professional development." Discuss the statement with respect to corporate governance. (150 words)

Q. "Individual moral attitudes shape collective social consciousness." Comment with reference to public service. (150 words)

Q. "Gender sensitization in public administration requires more than just policy changes." Discuss. (150 words)

Q. "Moral courage often requires choosing between institutional loyalty and public interest." Discuss this statement with reference to bureaucratic ethics. (150 words)

Q. "Compassion without competence in public service can lead to greater harm than good."Discuss this statement with reference to emotional intelligence in governance. (150 words)

Q."Kautilya's Arthashastra presents a unique blend of moral pragmatism and ethical governance." Examine how his ideas remain relevant for contemporary public administration. (150 words)

Q. "Meta-ethical inquiries into the nature of morality have a direct impact on practical governance decisions." Discuss this statement with reference to policy implementation challenges. (150 words)

Q. "Countries advocating global peace while maintaining military superiority through advanced weapons research face a fundamental ethical contradiction." How can this paradox be resolved? (150 words)

Q. "True compassion requires going beyond mere tolerance to active empowerment of marginalized communities." Discuss this statement in the context of public service delivery. (150 words)

Q. Evaluate the philosophical challenges posed by technological advancements to traditional concepts of administrative ethics and accountability. (150 words)

Q. In what ways does APJ Abdul Kalam's life reflect the principles of scientific temper and dedication to national development? (150 words)

Q. Analyze the potential long-term consequences of eroding non-partisanship in public institutions. How does this impact democratic governance and public trust? (150 words)

Q. "Moral courage is the highest form of accountability." Discuss the ethical dilemmas faced by civil servants in challenging administrative environments. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the relevance of Confucian ethics in promoting social harmony and administrative efficiency in modern governance systems. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the relationship between power, knowledge, and compassion. How do institutional narratives constitute and limit the potential for genuine ethical engagement? (150 words)

Q Swami Vivekananda emphasized the harmony of spiritual and material values for societal progress. Examine the relevance of his philosophy in tackling modern-day ethical dilemmas. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in public leadership. Analyze how emotional self-regulation and social awareness can mitigate administrative challenges. (150 words)

Q. "Objectivity in public service requires acknowledging one's own biases." Do you agree? Illustrate with examples. (150 words)

Q. "Conscience is a necessary but insufficient guide for ethical conduct in public service." Discuss (150 words)