Mains 2017 • GS-IV • Q.5

Mains • GS-IV • 2017 • Q.5

GS-IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)

(a) "Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them." - Napoleon Bonaparte. Stating examples mention the rulers (i) who have harmed society and country, (ii) who worked for the development of society and country. (b) "If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher." - A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Analyse.

2017 Mains • GS-IV

Q.4 Q.6

Syllabus Connection

Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. (GS-IV)

NCERT Connection

Ch.3: Understanding Social Institutions

Sociology • Class 11 • Introducing Sociology

Ch.2: Cultural Change

Sociology • Class 12 • Social Change and Development in India

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