Civil Services Prep

What does this quotation mean to you “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Model answer

  1. “Hatred is destructive of a person’s wisdom and conscience that can poison a nation’s spirit.’ Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer. 10 marks
  2. What does this quotation mean to you “A system of morality which is based on relative emotional values is a mere illusion, a thoroughly vulgar conception which has nothing sound in it and nothing true.” – Socrates 10 marks
  3. “The will to power exists, but it can be tamed and be guided by rationality and principles of moral duty.’ Examine this statement in the context of international relations. 10 marks
  4. “Education is not an injunction, it is an effective and pervasive tool for all-round development of an individual and social transformation”. Examine the New Education Policy, 2020 (NEP, 2020) in light of the above statement. 10 marks
  5. What are the main factors responsible for gender inequality in India? Discuss the contribution of Savitribai Phule in this regard. 10 marks
  6. A positive attitude is considered to be an essential characteristic of a civil servant who is often required to function under extreme stress. What contributes to a positive attitude in a person? 10 marks