2020 GS-IV Human ValuesVerbatim · UPSC

What are the main factors responsible for gender inequality in India? Discuss the contribution of Savitribai Phule in this regard.

Paper

GS-IV

Question

Marks

10M

Word Limit

150W

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Practice Answer Writing

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

How to approach this question

Directive: Discuss

Present multiple viewpoints in detail before a balanced conclusion.

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 (Lessons from lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators) has been asked 2 times since 2013

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About This Question

Paper

GS Paper IV: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

Subject

Human Values

Subtopic

Lessons from lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators

Section

A (Theory)

Source

Official UPSC 2020 paper, 5(a) (verbatim)

Official UPSC syllabus: Human Values — lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

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“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?

2022GS-IV Q4

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2016GS-IV Q3

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?

2015GS-IV Q3

"Social values are more important than economic values." Discuss the above statement with examples in the context of inclusive growth of a nation.

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2013GS-IV Q1

What do you understand by 'values' and 'ethics'? In what way is it important to be ethical along with being professionally competent?

2013GS-IV Q2

(a) What do you understand by the following terms in the context of public service? (i) Integrity (ii) Perseverance (iii) Spirit of service (iv) Commitment (v) Courage of conviction (3×5=15 marks, 250 words) (b) Indicate two more attributes which you consider important for public service. Justify your answer. (100 words, 10 marks)

2013GS-IV Q4

What is 'emotional intelligence' and how can it be developed in people? How does it help an individual in taking ethical decisions?

2013GS-IV Q5

(a) What do you understand by the term 'voice of conscience'? How do you prepare yourself to heed to the voice of conscience? (150 words, 10 marks) (b) What is meant by 'crisis of conscience'? Narrate one incident in your life when you were faced with such a crisis and how you resolved the same. (150 words, 10 marks)

2013GS-IV Q6

Given below are three quotations of great moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these quotations, bring out what it means to you in the present context: (a) 'There is enough on this earth for every one's need but for no one's greed.' — Mahatma Gandhi (150 words, 10 marks) (b) 'Nearly all men can withstand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.' — Abraham Lincoln (150 words, 10 marks) (c) 'I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who overcomes his enemies.' — Aristotle (150 words, 10 marks)

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This is a verbatim UPSC Mains 2020 GS-IV question from the "Human Values" area of the official syllabus. It carries 10 marks with a 150-word limit.

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For a 10-mark question with a 150-word limit, decode the directive verb first, then structure your answer with a crisp introduction, 2–3 substantiated body points, and a forward-looking conclusion within the limit.