What were the major teachings of Guru Nanak? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.
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10 questions on Human Values from GS-IV. Practice answer writing organized by UPSC syllabus subtopics.
10
Questions
2
Subtopics
7
Years
Human Values — lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
Number of questions asked each year
What were the major teachings of Guru Nanak? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.
“Corruption is the manifestation of the failure of core values in the society.” In your opinion, what measures can be adopted to uplift the core values in the society?
"If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel that there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are father, mother and teacher." —A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
"Education is not an injunction, it is an effective and pervasive tool for all round development of an individual and social transformation". Examine the New Education Policy, 2020 (NEP, 2020) in light of the above statement.
What are the main factors responsible for gender inequality in India? Discuss the contribution of Savitribai Phule in this regard.
The current internet expansion has instilled a different set of cultural values which are often in conflict with traditional values. Discuss.
Our attitudes towards life, work, other people and society are generally shaped unconsciously by the family and the social surroundings in which we grow up. Some of these unconsciously acquired attitudes and values are often undesirable in the citizens of a modern democratic and egalitarian society. (a) Discuss such undesirable values prevalent in today's educated Indians. (b) How can such undesirable attitudes be changed and socio-ethical values considered necessary in public services be cultivated in the aspiring and serving civil servants?
"Social values are more important than economic values." Discuss the above statement with examples in the context of inclusive growth of a nation.
In the context of defence services, ‘patriotism’ demands readiness to even lay down one’s life in protecting the nation. According to you, what does patriotism imply in everyday civil life? Explain with illustrations and justify your answer.
Some people feel that values keep changing with time and situation, while others strongly believe that there are certain universal and eternal human values. Give your perception in this regard with due justification.
10 questions on Human Values have appeared in GS-IV from 2013 to 2023.
The UPSC syllabus subtopics under Human Values include: Lessons from lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers (2 questions); Role of family, society and educational institutions in incu (8 questions).
In the most recent years: 2023 (2 questions), 2022 (1 questions), 2020 (3 questions). This shows Human Values remains a consistently important topic for GS-IV.
Focus on high-frequency subtopics: Lessons from lives and teachings of great leaders,, Role of family, society and educational institutio. Practice answer writing with previous year questions.