2020 GS-IV AttitudeVerbatim · UPSC

A positive attitude is considered to be an essential characteristic of a civil servant who is often required to function under extreme stress. What contributes to a positive attitude in a person?

Paper

GS-IV

Question

Marks

10M

Word Limit

150W

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Word limit: 150 wordsMarks: 10MSuggested time: 7 min

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Structure (10 marks · about 150 words)

Introduction: define the core term or set the context in two or three lines.
Body: two to three dimensions, each backed by an example, data point or case.
Conclusion: a balanced, forward-looking way ahead.

This sub-point (Content, structure, function of attitude) has been asked 3 times since 2013

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Their question: “Vivekananda 'Never say no' quote — role of positive attitude in decision-making”

2020_Q5 asks what contributes to the positive attitude a stressed civil servant needs, the topper's positive-attitude 'equation' and Vivekananda hook supply that content.

Key learnings from their answer

›She converted abstract ethics points into compact visual devices, a two-column 'Lesson | Example-in-today's-time' table for Mandela (Q2a), the ABC (Cognition/Affection/Behaviour) model for attitude (Q4b), and arrow 'equations' like 'Positive Attitude = Commitment + Dedication + Motivation + Perseverance -> SUCCESS' (Q5b) -> structuring content as a table or equation forces clarity and lets the examiner grab your point in seconds.

What they cited: Dhirubhai Ambani — positive attitude / risk appetite (Q5b)

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Paper

GS Paper IV: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

Subject

Attitude

Subtopic

Content, structure, function of attitude

Section

A (Theory)

Source

Official UPSC 2020 paper, 4(b) (verbatim)

Official UPSC syllabus: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.

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2020 GS-IV AttitudeVerbatim · UPSC

A positive attitude is considered to be an essential characteristic of a civil servant who is often required to function under extreme stress. What contributes to a positive attitude in a person?

Paper

GS-IV

Question

Marks

10M

Word Limit

150W

Share:Telegram WhatsApp Status

Practice Answer Writing

Word limit: 150 wordsMarks: 10MSuggested time: 7 min

How to approach this question

Structure (10 marks · about 150 words)

Introduction: define the core term or set the context in two or three lines.
Body: two to three dimensions, each backed by an example, data point or case.
Conclusion: a balanced, forward-looking way ahead.

This sub-point (Content, structure, function of attitude) has been asked 3 times since 2013

20132025

Write your answer above, then get it evaluated free by the AWE Bot or train daily with the Sherlocking Mains programme.

Learn from a topper's answer

Real evaluated answer copies where a topper tackled this question (or a very close one). The learnings below are drawn straight from their actual answer, not a model answer.

View answer copy →

VanditaRank 403CSE 2024

Answered a closely related question

Their question: “Vivekananda 'Never say no' quote — role of positive attitude in decision-making”

2020_Q5 asks what contributes to the positive attitude a stressed civil servant needs, the topper's positive-attitude 'equation' and Vivekananda hook supply that content.

Key learnings from their answer

›She converted abstract ethics points into compact visual devices, a two-column 'Lesson | Example-in-today's-time' table for Mandela (Q2a), the ABC (Cognition/Affection/Behaviour) model for attitude (Q4b), and arrow 'equations' like 'Positive Attitude = Commitment + Dedication + Motivation + Perseverance -> SUCCESS' (Q5b) -> structuring content as a table or equation forces clarity and lets the examiner grab your point in seconds.

What they cited: Dhirubhai Ambani — positive attitude / risk appetite (Q5b)

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About This Question

Paper

GS Paper IV: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

Subject

Attitude

Subtopic

Content, structure, function of attitude

Section

A (Theory)

Source

Official UPSC 2020 paper, 4(b) (verbatim)

Official UPSC syllabus: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.