UPSC Mains 2018
Model answers for all UPSC Mains 2018 previous year questions — detailed answers, diagrams, flowcharts and structured answer writing for GS 1, 2, 3 and Ethics.
With regard to morality of actions, one view is that means are of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer.
Falsehood takes the place of truth when it results in unblemished common good. -Tirukkural
What is meant by conflict of interest? Illustrate with examples, the difference between the actual and potential conflicts of interest.
In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if they do not have the first, the other two will you. - Warren Buffett. What do you understand by this statement in the present-day scenario? Explain.
The true rule, in determining to embrace, or reject anything, is not whether it has any evil in it; but whether it has more evil than good. There are few things wholly evil or wholly good. Almost every thing, especially of governmental policy, is an in-separable compound of the two; so that our best judgement of the preponderance between them is continually demand. - Abraham Lincoln.
State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance.
Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding. -Mahatma Gandhi
In doing a good thing, everything is permitted which is not prohibited expressly or by clear implication. Examine the statement with suitable examples in the context of a public servant discharging his/her duties.
Suppose the Government of India is thinking of constructing a dam in a mountain valley bound by forests and inhabited by ethnic communities. What rational policy should it resort to in dealing with unforeseen contingencies?
Explain the process of resolving ethical dilemmas in Public Administration.
Distinguish between "Code of ethics" and "Code of conduct" with suitable examples.
What is meant by public interest? What are the principles and procedures to be followed by the civil servants in public interest?
The Right to Information Act is not all about citizens' empowerment alone, it essentially redefines the concept of accountability. Discuss.