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- 2019 · GS4 · 10 marksWhat does this quotation mean to you “A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.” – M.K.Gandhi
- 2019 · GS4 · 10 marksWhat does this quotation mean to you “An unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates
- 2019 · GS4 · 10 marksWhat does this quotation mean to you “Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world.” – A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- 2019 · GS4 · 20 marksYou are heading the rescue operations in an area affected by severe natural calamity, thousands of people are rendered homeless and deprived of food, drinking water, and other basic amenities. Rescue work has been disrupted by heavy rainfall and damaged supply routes. The local people are seeded with anger against the delayed limited rescue operations. When your team reaches the affected area, the people there heckle and even assault some of the team members. One of your team members is even severely injured. Faced with this crisis some team member pleads with you to call off the operations freeing threats to their life. In such trying circumstances, what will be your response? Examine the qualities of a public servant that will be required to manage the situations. (250 words) (20 marks)
- 2019 · GS4 · 10 marksWhat do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government. (150 words)
- 2019 · GS4 · 10 marksWhat do you understand by the term ‘public servant’? Reflect on the expected role of a public servant. (150 words).
- 2019 · GS4 · 10 marksThere is a view that the Official Secrets Act is an obstacle to the implementation of the Rights to Information Act. Do you agree with the view? Discuss (150 words)
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