23 Oct 2026GS4Revision
Revision: ethics theory
Questions you have written before will appear here. That is by design. Writing an answer a second time, after reading the model answer, is the point of the day.
Previous year questions
10 as set1 · UPSC 202510 marks150 words
What are the major teachings of Mahavir? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.
The model answer is published the following morning.
2 · UPSC 202310 marks150 words
What do you understand by 'moral integrity' and 'professional efficiency' in the context of corporate governance in India? Illustrate with suitable examples.
The model answer is published the following morning.
3 · UPSC 202110 marks150 words
An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public service, including judiciary, to ensure performance, accountability and ethical conduct. Elaborate.
The model answer is published the following morning.
4 · UPSC 202010 marks150 words
What are the main components of emotional intelligence (EI)? Can they be learned? Discuss.
The model answer is published the following morning.
5 · UPSC 202310 marks150 words
In the context of work environment, differentiate between 'coercion' and 'undue influence' with suitable examples.
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6 · UPSC 201810 marks150 words
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.
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7 · UPSC 201710 marks150 words
One of the tests of integrity is complete refusal to be compromised. Explain with reference to a real life example.
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8 · UPSC 202410 marks150 words
Global warming and climate change are the outcomes of human greed in the name of development, indicating the direction in which extinction of organisms including human beings is heading towards loss of life on Earth. How do you put an end to this to protect life and bring equilibrium between the society and the environment?
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9 · UPSC 202210 marks150 words
Wisdom lies in knowing what to reckon with and what to overlook. An officer being engrossed with the periphery, ignoring the core issues before him, is not rare in the bureaucracy. Do you agree that such preoccupation of an administrator leads to travesty of justice to the cause of effective service delivery and good governance? Critically evaluate.
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10 · UPSC 201910 marks150 words
"Non-performance of duty by a public servant is a form of corruption". Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer.
The model answer is published the following morning.