Ethics Previous Year Questions

2024

“It is not enough to talk about peace, one must believe in it; and it is not enough to believe in it, one must act upon it.” In the present context, the major weapon industries of the developed nations are adversely influencing continuation of number of wars for their own self-interest, all around the world. What are the ethical considerations of the powerful nations in today’s international arena to stop continuation of ongoing conflicts? (150 Words, 10 Marks)

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2025

“For any kind of social re-engineering by successfully implementing welfare schemes, a civil servant must use reason and critical thinking in an ethical framework.” Justify this statement with suitable examples. (150 Words, 10 Marks)

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2025

“The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.” – William James (150 Words, 10 Marks)

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2025

What does this quotation mean to you in the present context? “The strength of a society is not in its laws, but in the morality of its people.” – Swami Vivekananda (150 Words, 10 Marks)

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2025

To achieve holistic development goal, a civil servant acts as an enabler and active facilitator of growth rather than a regulator. What specific measures will you suggest to achieve this goal? (150 Words, 10 Marks)

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2025

In the present digital age, social media has revolutionised our way of communication and interaction. However, it has raised several ethical issues and challenges. Describe the key ethical dilemmas in this regard. (150 Words, 10 Marks)

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2025

“One who is devoted to one’s duty attains highest perfection in life.” Analyse this statement with reference to sense of responsibility and personal fulfilment as a civil servant. (150 words, 10 Marks)

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2025

Keeping the national security in mind, examine the ethical dilemmas related to controversies over environmental clearance of development projects in ecologically sensitive border areas in the country. (150 Words, 10 Marks)

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2025

What does this quotation mean to you in the present context? “Those who in trouble untroubled are, Will trouble trouble itself.” – Thiruvalluvar (150 Words, 10 Marks).

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2025

It is said that for an ethical work culture, there must be a code of ethics in place in every organisation. To ensure a value-based and compliance-based work culture, what suitable measures would you adopt in your workplace? (150 Words, 10 Marks)

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