Main Examination Pattern
Instructions
Q1. Explain the importance of following values to a civil servant:
I. Sincerity
II. Prudence (150 Words, 10 Marks)
Q2. What do you understand by ethical dilemma? Bring out some examples of ethical dilemma often faced by civil servants. (150 Words, 10 Marks)
Q3. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought with itself an environment of uncertainties and hardships. In this context, discuss the significance of emotional intelligence in dealing with the situation. (150 Words, 10 Marks)
Q4. Bring out the role of social media in shaping one's moral and political attitude. (150 words, 10 Marks)
Q5. What do you understand by ‘Conflict of interest’ and ‘Value Interest’. Evaluate the relationship between the two. (150 words, 10 Marks)
Q6. “Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it.” ― Saint Augustine (150 words, 10 Marks)
CASE STUDY
Q7. The right to protest is an integral part of democracy. But protests often take a violent turn and lead to destruction of life and property. In such situations, it is the duty of the police force to deal with the violent protests and restore normalcy.
In this context, answer the following questions:
(a) What challenges does the police force face in such situations?
(b) As the SP in the capital city of a state where such protests often take place, how would you deal with such a situation when faced with it?
(250 Words, 20 Marks)
Q8. The founding fathers of the Indian Constitution envisaged a neutral, apolitical civil service. The conduct rules governing the All-India Services explicitly prohibit participation of a member of service in politics. It also limits the connection of officers with Press or Radio to matters of public interest. And it also prevents them from criticizing the Government in public.
(a) Why is it important for civil servants to be politically neutral?
(b) Highlight the challenges faced by politically neutral civil servants in different situations. (250 Words, 20 Marks)