Civil Services Prep

Those who in trouble untroubled are, Will trouble trouble itself. – Thiruvalluvar. What does this quotation convey to you in the present context?

Model answer

  1. The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes. – William James. What does this quotation convey to you in the present context? 10 marks
  2. The strength of a society is not in its laws, but in the morality of its people. – Swami Vivekananda. What does this quotation convey to you in the present context? 10 marks
  3. For any kind of social re-engineering by successfully implementing welfare schemes, a civil servant must use reason and critical thinking in an ethical framework. Justify this statement with suitable examples. 10 marks
  4. What are the major teachings of Mahavir? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world. 10 marks
  5. One who is devoted to one’s duty attains highest perfection in life. Analyse this statement with reference to sense of responsibility and personal fulfilment as a civil servant. 10 marks
  6. To achieve holistic development goal, a civil servant acts as an enabler and active facilitator of growth rather than a regulator. What specific measures will you suggest to achieve this goal? 10 marks