Civil Services Prep

Indicate two more attributes that you consider important for public service. Justify your answer.

Model answer

  1. What does this quotation mean to you in present context "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who overcomes his enemies.”—Aristotle. 10 marks
  2. It is often said that ‘politics’ and ‘ethics’ do not go together. What is your opinion in this regard? Justify your answer with illustrations. 10 marks
  3. What does this quotation mean to you in present context There is enough on this earth for everyone’s need but for no one’s greed.- Mahatma Gandhi 10 marks
  4. The good of an individual is contained in the good of all.” What do you understand by this statement? How can this principle be implemented in public life? 10 marks
  5. 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 marks
  6. What do you understand by ‘values’ and ‘ethics’? In what way is it important to be ethical along with being professionally competent? 10 marks