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The Carnatic wars were to settle the European contest for control of its Indian colonies. Elaborate. [150 words / 10Marks]

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##Question:The Carnatic wars were to settle the European contest for control of its Indian colonies. Elaborate. [150 words / 10Marks]##Answer:.

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Differentiate between growth, development and sustainable development. Devise feasible strategies to resolve economic development v/s environment protection dilemma. [ 200 words]

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##Question:Differentiate between growth, development and sustainable development. Devise feasible strategies to resolve economic development v/s environment protection dilemma. [ 200 words]##Answer:.

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What do you understand by crisis of conscience? Narrate one incident from your life where you have faced crisis of conscience and then taken the steps to correct the crisis. [200 words]

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##Question:What do you understand by crisis of conscience? Narrate one incident from your life where you have faced crisis of conscience and then taken the steps to correct the crisis. [200 words]##Answer:.

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What is Feminine ethics? Differentiate feminine ethics from feminism by using suitable examples. [200 words]

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##Question:What is Feminine ethics? Differentiate feminine ethics from feminism by using suitable examples. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Write a short note on equity v/s equality. [200 words]

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##Question:Write a short note on equity v/s equality. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Which eminent personality has inspired you the most in the context of ethical conduct in life? Give the list of his/her teachings giving specific examples. Describe how you have been able to apply these teachings for your own ethical development. [200 words]

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##Question:Which eminent personality has inspired you the most in the context of ethical conduct in life? Give the list of his/her teachings giving specific examples. Describe how you have been able to apply these teachings for your own ethical development. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Discuss the various philosophical aspects of the Indian Moral Philosophy. [200 words]

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##Question:Discuss the various philosophical aspects of the Indian Moral Philosophy. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Write short notes on: [200 words](a) Satyagraha(b) Principle of “Need and Greed”

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##Question:Write short notes on: [200 words](a) Satyagraha(b) Principle of “Need and Greed”##Answer:.

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What do you understand by Ethical Dilemma? Discuss the possible steps to resolve the ethical dilemma. [ 200 words]

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##Question:What do you understand by Ethical Dilemma? Discuss the possible steps to resolve the ethical dilemma. [ 200 words]##Answer:.

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Explain the method of election to the Office of President of India? (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Explain the method of election to the Office of President of India? (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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Discuss the major processes of denudation and explain the various factors which affect it. [150 words/10Marks]

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##Question:Discuss the major processes of denudation and explain the various factors which affect it. [150 words/10Marks]##Answer:.

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Explain the following -( 150 words | 10 marks ) 1.Hot springs/ Geysers 2. Exfoliation 3. Geomorphic processes

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##Question:Explain the following -( 150 words | 10 marks ) 1.Hot springs/ Geysers 2. Exfoliation 3. Geomorphic processes##Answer:.

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The President of India is Indeed a Rubber-Stamp.Critically analyse with examples ?

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##Question:The President of India is Indeed a Rubber-Stamp.Critically analyse with examples ? ##Answer:.

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How can Indian President ensure Constitutionalism ?

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##Question:How can Indian President ensure Constitutionalism ?##Answer:.

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Explain the Legislative, Judicial, Administrative and Discretionary powers of President? (150 words)

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##Question:Explain the Legislative, Judicial, Administrative and Discretionary powers of President? (150 words)##Answer:.

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What do you understand by Bureaucratic Attitude and Democratic Attitude? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one of them? Is it possible to carry both of them together? Discuss. [200 words]

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##Question:What do you understand by Bureaucratic Attitude and Democratic Attitude? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one of them? Is it possible to carry both of them together? Discuss. [200 words]##Answer:.

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The "greatest happiness principle", or the principle of utility, forms the cornerstone of Bentham's thought. What do you understand by happiness or utility? Describe with your personal experience. Also bring out the problems in Bentham’s theory of utilitarianism. [200 words]

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##Question:The "greatest happiness principle", or the principle of utility, forms the cornerstone of Bentham's thought. What do you understand by happiness or utility? Describe with your personal experience. Also bring out the problems in Bentham’s theory of utilitarianism. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Whenever there is conflict between ethics & economics, it is the economics that wins.” Evaluate. [150 words]

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##Question:Whenever there is conflict between ethics & economics, it is the economics that wins.” Evaluate. [150 words] ##Answer:.

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Slavery is founded in the selfishness of man's nature. Slavery treats someone as a means to its ends. Discuss the Kantian view with respect to it.

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##Question:Slavery is founded in the selfishness of man's nature. Slavery treats someone as a means to its ends. Discuss the Kantian view with respect to it. ##Answer:.

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What do you understand by Bureaucratic Attitude and Democratic Attitude? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one of them? Is it possible to carry both of them together? Discuss.

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##Question:What do you understand by Bureaucratic Attitude and Democratic Attitude? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one of them? Is it possible to carry both of them together? Discuss. ##Answer:.

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Write a short note on slavery system and how it is against human rights?

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##Question:Write a short note on slavery system and how it is against human rights? ##Answer:.

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The "greatest happiness principle", or the principle of utility, forms the cornerstone of Bentham's thought. What do you understand by happiness or utility? Describe with your personal experience. Also bring out the problems in Bentham’s theory of utilitarianism.

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##Question:The "greatest happiness principle", or the principle of utility, forms the cornerstone of Bentham's thought. What do you understand by happiness or utility? Describe with your personal experience. Also bring out the problems in Bentham’s theory of utilitarianism. ##Answer:.

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Whenever there is conflict between ethics & economics, it is the economics that wins.” Evaluate.

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##Question:Whenever there is conflict between ethics & economics, it is the economics that wins.” Evaluate. ##Answer:.

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Poverty estimation in India is always a big controversy and attracts a lot of criticism. Discuss. (150 Words/10 Marks)

Approach- 1. Define poverty in the introduction. 2. Give recommendations of various committees and critically analyze them. 3. Provide a forward-looking conclusion Answer Poverty refers to the inability to get the minimum consumption requirements for health, life, and efficiency. This minimum comprises of food, clothing, housing, education, etc. Non-fulfilment of these requirements leads to great distress and suffering. Post-independence VM Dandekar and N Rath made the first systematic assessment of poverty in India in 1971, based on the National Sample Survey (NSS) data from 1960-61. They argued that the poverty line must be derived from the expenditure that was adequate to provide 2250 calories per day in both rural and urban areas. This generated debate on minimum calorie consumption norms while estimating poverty and variations in these norms based on age and sex. Alagh Committee (1979)constructed a poverty line for rural and urban areas on the basis of nutritional requirements. Later in 1993 Lakdawala Committeemade the following suggestions: (i) Consumption expenditure should be calculated based on calorie consumption as earlier; (ii) State-specific poverty lines should be constructed and these should be updated using the Consumer Price Index of Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) in urban areas and Consumer Price Index of Agricultural Labour (CPI-AL) in rural areas; and (iii) Discontinuation of ‘scaling’ of poverty estimates based on National Accounts Statistics. In 2005 another expert group Tendulkar committee was set up to look into following shortcomings of previous methods - (i) consumption patterns were linked to the 1973-74 poverty line baskets (PLBs) of goods and services, whereas there were significant changes in the consumption patterns of the poor since that time, which was not reflected in the poverty estimates; (ii) there were issues with the adjustment of prices for inflation, both spatially (across regions) and temporally (across time); and (iii) earlier poverty lines assumed that health and education would be provided by the State and formulated poverty lines accordingly. Tendulkar committee recommended four major changes: (i) a shift away from calorie consumption-based poverty estimation; (ii) a uniform poverty line basket (PLB) across rural and urban India; (iii) a change in the price adjustment procedure to correct spatial and temporal issues with price adjustment; and (iv) incorporation of private expenditure on health and education while estimating poverty. The government set up the Rangarajan Committee in 2013 to review the Tendulkar Committee methodology for estimating poverty and clear the ambiguity overthe number of poor in the country. It was done in a response to the severe criticism of Planning Commission estimates on poverty based on Tendulkar panel. Persons spending below Rs. 47 a day in cities should be considered poor, much above the Rs. 33/day mark suggested by the Suresh Tendulkar Committee.Poverty stood at 38.2% in 2009-10 and reduced to 29.5% in 2011-12. The current methodology for poverty estimation is based on the recommendations of an Expert Group to Review the Methodology for Estimation of Poverty (Tendulkar Committee). If India wants to achieve Sustainable development goal of no poverty than it needs to ensure no error in the inclusion of beneficiaries and holistic review of poverty estimation is needed.

##Question:Poverty estimation in India is always a big controversy and attracts a lot of criticism. Discuss. (150 Words/10 Marks)##Answer:Approach- 1. Define poverty in the introduction. 2. Give recommendations of various committees and critically analyze them. 3. Provide a forward-looking conclusion Answer Poverty refers to the inability to get the minimum consumption requirements for health, life, and efficiency. This minimum comprises of food, clothing, housing, education, etc. Non-fulfilment of these requirements leads to great distress and suffering. Post-independence VM Dandekar and N Rath made the first systematic assessment of poverty in India in 1971, based on the National Sample Survey (NSS) data from 1960-61. They argued that the poverty line must be derived from the expenditure that was adequate to provide 2250 calories per day in both rural and urban areas. This generated debate on minimum calorie consumption norms while estimating poverty and variations in these norms based on age and sex. Alagh Committee (1979)constructed a poverty line for rural and urban areas on the basis of nutritional requirements. Later in 1993 Lakdawala Committeemade the following suggestions: (i) Consumption expenditure should be calculated based on calorie consumption as earlier; (ii) State-specific poverty lines should be constructed and these should be updated using the Consumer Price Index of Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) in urban areas and Consumer Price Index of Agricultural Labour (CPI-AL) in rural areas; and (iii) Discontinuation of ‘scaling’ of poverty estimates based on National Accounts Statistics. In 2005 another expert group Tendulkar committee was set up to look into following shortcomings of previous methods - (i) consumption patterns were linked to the 1973-74 poverty line baskets (PLBs) of goods and services, whereas there were significant changes in the consumption patterns of the poor since that time, which was not reflected in the poverty estimates; (ii) there were issues with the adjustment of prices for inflation, both spatially (across regions) and temporally (across time); and (iii) earlier poverty lines assumed that health and education would be provided by the State and formulated poverty lines accordingly. Tendulkar committee recommended four major changes: (i) a shift away from calorie consumption-based poverty estimation; (ii) a uniform poverty line basket (PLB) across rural and urban India; (iii) a change in the price adjustment procedure to correct spatial and temporal issues with price adjustment; and (iv) incorporation of private expenditure on health and education while estimating poverty. The government set up the Rangarajan Committee in 2013 to review the Tendulkar Committee methodology for estimating poverty and clear the ambiguity overthe number of poor in the country. It was done in a response to the severe criticism of Planning Commission estimates on poverty based on Tendulkar panel. Persons spending below Rs. 47 a day in cities should be considered poor, much above the Rs. 33/day mark suggested by the Suresh Tendulkar Committee.Poverty stood at 38.2% in 2009-10 and reduced to 29.5% in 2011-12. The current methodology for poverty estimation is based on the recommendations of an Expert Group to Review the Methodology for Estimation of Poverty (Tendulkar Committee). If India wants to achieve Sustainable development goal of no poverty than it needs to ensure no error in the inclusion of beneficiaries and holistic review of poverty estimation is needed.

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Explain the difference between Absolute Poverty and Relative poverty. (100 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Explain the difference between Absolute Poverty and Relative poverty. (100 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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1. According to Aristotle “The golden mean is the desirable middle between two extremes, one of excess and the other of deficiency.” Explain & Illustrate with your personal experience in your life when you followed the principle of golden mean. [200 words]

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##Question:1. According to Aristotle “The golden mean is the desirable middle between two extremes, one of excess and the other of deficiency.” Explain & Illustrate with your personal experience in your life when you followed the principle of golden mean. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Differentiate between Equality and Equity with suitable examples. [150 words]

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##Question:Differentiate between Equality and Equity with suitable examples. [150 words]##Answer:.

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2. As per the theory of Justice ‘inequality can be justified only by benefits for the least advantaged’. Do you agree?

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##Question:2. As per the theory of Justice ‘inequality can be justified only by benefits for the least advantaged’. Do you agree? ##Answer:.

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It is being said equal should be treated equally and unequal should be treated unequally. What do you understand by statement and its application in the context of distributive justice?

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##Question:It is being said equal should be treated equally and unequal should be treated unequally. What do you understand by statement and its application in the context of distributive justice?##Answer:.

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Write a short note on sustainable development.

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##Question:Write a short note on sustainable development. ##Answer:.

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There is no much scope of reformative justice in India. Discuss.

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##Question:There is no much scope of reformative justice in India. Discuss. ##Answer:.

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Nowadays there is an increasing thrust on economic development all around the globe. At the same time there is growing concern around environmental degradation caused by development. Many a times we face direct conflict between developmental activity and environmental quality. It is neither feasible to stop or curtail developmental process nor it is advisable to keep degrading the environment as it threatens our survival. Discuss some feasible strategies which can be adopted to eliminate the conflict and that could lead to the sustainable development? [250 words]

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##Question:Nowadays there is an increasing thrust on economic development all around the globe. At the same time there is growing concern around environmental degradation caused by development. Many a times we face direct conflict between developmental activity and environmental quality. It is neither feasible to stop or curtail developmental process nor it is advisable to keep degrading the environment as it threatens our survival. Discuss some feasible strategies which can be adopted to eliminate the conflict and that could lead to the sustainable development? [250 words] ##Answer:.

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‘Earth has sufficient resources for the need of man but not for the greed.’ What do you understand by it? [150 words]

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##Question:‘Earth has sufficient resources for the need of man but not for the greed.’ What do you understand by it? [150 words]##Answer:.

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"Equals should be treated equally & unequals should be treated unequally." What do you understand by statement? Discuss it in the context of Distributive justice. [200 words]

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##Question:"Equals should be treated equally & unequals should be treated unequally." What do you understand by statement? Discuss it in the context of Distributive justice. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Causes of Poverty in India is multidimensional. Discuss?

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##Question:Causes of Poverty in India is multidimensional. Discuss?##Answer:.

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Discuss the Principles governing trade in WTO? (150 words)

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##Question:Discuss the Principles governing trade in WTO? (150 words)##Answer:.

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What is Trade Facilitation Agreement? Examine the impact of TFA on India?

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##Question:What is Trade Facilitation Agreement? Examine the impact of TFA on India?##Answer:.

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Explain the Agreements under WTO? (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Explain the Agreements under WTO? (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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Attitude and Aptitude are the two important aspects of life. Which one of the two do you think is more important in life for the success of person? Give due justification. Highlight the significance of attitude and aptitude from civil servant’s point of view. (150 words/10 marks)

Approach: Introduce defining both Attitude and Aptitude. Write why attitude is more important than aptitude for success. Highlight the significance of both from a civil servant"s point of view. Answer : Aptitude is the potential ability to acquire a skill, ability or knowledge and it is more about the management of problems and situations. While attitude refers to a psychological response to a particular situation, person or issue. It can be positive or negative. Attitude is associated with character and virtue. Human behaviour is a combination of both aptitude and attitude. Aptitude decides what we are going to do while attitude decides how we are going to do it. Aptitude gives a headstart however, attitude is more important than aptitude because of the following reasons: 1. Through the right attitude we can learn things for which we don"t have the aptitude. 2. Attitudes decides how we do the certain task so it propels us to excellence in that task. 3. It drives us to do better than what we are capable of. 4. Attitude is mental so it imparts mental toughness and perseverance despite failures. 5. Attitude can be learnt through socialization and training so we can develop positive attitudes for certain desired behaviour such as the drive for success. Significance of Aptitude for Civil Service. 1. It imparts the ability to deal with different people 2. It gives the ability to understand difficult situations. 3. Aptitude for civil services means a person has the ability to take a leadership position, manage social situations and have a service orientation. Significance of Attitude for Civil Servants. 1. It improves his/her problem-solving abilities. 2. It enhances his resilience and perseverance towards negative situations and emotions. It has been rightly said that aptitude and attitude both are important, but it is said that 99% of success depends upon the attitude and only 1% on aptitude.

##Question:Attitude and Aptitude are the two important aspects of life. Which one of the two do you think is more important in life for the success of person? Give due justification. Highlight the significance of attitude and aptitude from civil servant’s point of view. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:Approach: Introduce defining both Attitude and Aptitude. Write why attitude is more important than aptitude for success. Highlight the significance of both from a civil servant"s point of view. Answer : Aptitude is the potential ability to acquire a skill, ability or knowledge and it is more about the management of problems and situations. While attitude refers to a psychological response to a particular situation, person or issue. It can be positive or negative. Attitude is associated with character and virtue. Human behaviour is a combination of both aptitude and attitude. Aptitude decides what we are going to do while attitude decides how we are going to do it. Aptitude gives a headstart however, attitude is more important than aptitude because of the following reasons: 1. Through the right attitude we can learn things for which we don"t have the aptitude. 2. Attitudes decides how we do the certain task so it propels us to excellence in that task. 3. It drives us to do better than what we are capable of. 4. Attitude is mental so it imparts mental toughness and perseverance despite failures. 5. Attitude can be learnt through socialization and training so we can develop positive attitudes for certain desired behaviour such as the drive for success. Significance of Aptitude for Civil Service. 1. It imparts the ability to deal with different people 2. It gives the ability to understand difficult situations. 3. Aptitude for civil services means a person has the ability to take a leadership position, manage social situations and have a service orientation. Significance of Attitude for Civil Servants. 1. It improves his/her problem-solving abilities. 2. It enhances his resilience and perseverance towards negative situations and emotions. It has been rightly said that aptitude and attitude both are important, but it is said that 99% of success depends upon the attitude and only 1% on aptitude.

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Write a short note on following values a) Courage/ Fortitude b) Dedication to public service c) Compassion towards weaker section d) Empathy

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##Question:Write a short note on following values a) Courage/ Fortitude b) Dedication to public service c) Compassion towards weaker section d) Empathy##Answer:.

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Give examples from the life of civil servants and incidents in your life where you have shown these values if any.

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##Question:Give examples from the life of civil servants and incidents in your life where you have shown these values if any. ##Answer:.

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According to Max weber what are the qualities of leader?

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##Question:According to Max weber what are the qualities of leader? ##Answer:.

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Now days there is increasing thrust on economic development all around the world. At the same time there is also increasing concern about environmental degradation caused by development. Comment.

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##Question:Now days there is increasing thrust on economic development all around the world. At the same time there is also increasing concern about environmental degradation caused by development. Comment. ##Answer:.

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Many a times we face conflict between developmental activities and environmental quality. It is neither feasible to stop or curtail developmental process nor it is advisable to keep degrading the environment as it threatens the very survival. Discuss some the feasible strategies which could be adopted to eliminate the conflict and which could lead to the sustainable development.

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##Question:Many a times we face conflict between developmental activities and environmental quality. It is neither feasible to stop or curtail developmental process nor it is advisable to keep degrading the environment as it threatens the very survival. Discuss some the feasible strategies which could be adopted to eliminate the conflict and which could lead to the sustainable development. ##Answer:.

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Write a short note on Feminine Ethics.

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##Question:Write a short note on Feminine Ethics. ##Answer:.

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Discuss the two Gandhian values, which have made major impact on your life.

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##Question:Discuss the two Gandhian values, which have made major impact on your life. ##Answer:.

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What do you mean by integrity? How integrity helps a civil servant in performing his duties?

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##Question:What do you mean by integrity? How integrity helps a civil servant in performing his duties?##Answer:.

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Write a short note on political neutrality.

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##Question:Write a short note on political neutrality. ##Answer:.

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Discuss code of conduct and code of ethics and their significance. (100 words)

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##Question:Discuss code of conduct and code of ethics and their significance. (100 words)##Answer:.

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What are the connective tissue and its various forms and its importance in human body?

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##Question:What are the connective tissue and its various forms and its importance in human body?##Answer:.

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Write down the importance of RBC?

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##Question:Write down the importance of RBC? ##Answer:.

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What is ‘Osmosis’?

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##Question:What is ‘Osmosis’? ##Answer:.

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Why is xylem and phloem is important?

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##Question:Why is xylem and phloem is important? ##Answer:.

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The President of India is Indeed a Rubber-Stamp. Give your opinion?

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##Question:The President of India is Indeed a Rubber-Stamp. Give your opinion? ##Answer:.

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Explain the similarities and difference between elections to Office of President and Vice President?(150 words)

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##Question:Explain the similarities and difference between elections to Office of President and Vice President?(150 words)##Answer:.

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What is the need of central bank in economy?

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##Question:What is the need of central bank in economy? ##Answer:.

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Which of the following are not a function / power of Reserve Bank of India?

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