Mains 2019 • GS-IV • Q.7

Mains • GS-IV • 2019 • Q.7

GS-IV

You are heading the rescue operations in an area affected by severe natural calamity. Thousands of people are rendered homeless and deprived of food, drinking water and other basic amenities. Rescue work has been disrupted by heavy rainfall and damage to supply routes. The local people are seething with anger against the delayed limited rescue operations. When your team reaches the affected area, the people there heckle and even assault some of the team members. One of your team members is even severely injured. Faced with this crisis, some team members plead with you to call off the operations fearing threats to their life. In such trying circumstances, what will be your response? Examine the qualities of a public servant which will be required to manage the situation.

2019 Mains • GS-IV

Q.6 Q.8

Syllabus Connection

Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections. (GS-IV)

NCERT Connection

Ch.1: Social Structure, Stratification and Social Processes in Society

Sociology • Class 11 • Understanding Society

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