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UPPSC Mains 2023 — Ethics Questions with Answers

All 20 Ethics previous-year questions from UPPSC Mains 2023, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Moral Insight, Ethics in Civil Service

   What do you understand by Moral insight ? How does it help in Moral situation of civil servants ?

2. Q2.Social Influence, Public Administration

   What is the role of social influence in public administration? Elucidate with examples.

3. Q3.Ethical Governance

   What do you understand by Ethical Governance? Elucidate with example.

4. Q4.Public Policy, Civil Servants, Foresight, Ethics in Administration

   While formulating public policies a civil servant must safely focus on the public welfare and while implementing those policies he must have a foresight to infer possible unexpected consequences”. Do you agree with this statement ? Give arguments and justifications for your answer.

5. Q5.Bhagavadgita, Ethical Guidance, Civil Servants

   Can Bhagavadgita be an ethical guide for civil servants? Comment.

6. Q6.Human Action, Ethics, Determinants and Consequences

   What is meant by Human Action in Ethics? Discuss the determinants and consequences of ethics in Human Action.

7. Q7.Case Study, Idealism, Ethical Dilemma, Service to Humanity

   Rajeev is an idealist. He believes that, “Service to humanity is service to God”. One day he was going for an interview for government Job. He saw a severely injured person lying on the road who was asking for help. No one came forward to help. Rajeev took the injured person to the hospital and saved his life. But due to this reason, he lost the opportunity to get a government Job. Comment on Rajeev’s decision in the light of above circumstance.

8. Q8.Principles of Public Life

   What are the major principles of public life ? Discuss with suitable examples.

9. Q9.Social Media and Public Opinion, Role of Civil Servants

   Now a days social media is used to influence public opinion either in positive or in negative way. Being a civil servant, how will you solve this issue ?

10. Q10.Integrity and Knowledge

    “Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, but knowledge without integrity is dangerous and terrible”. What do you understand by this statement ? Discuss.

11. Q11.Corruption, Public Service and Duty

    “Non-performance of duty by a public servant is a type of corruption”. Do you agree with this statement ? Explain logically.

12. Q12.Civil Service Values

    Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service. a) Spirit of service b) Courage of firm conviction.

13. Q13.Civil Servants, Change Management, Persuasion

    Describe the strategies that civil servants can employ to overcome resistance to change and effectively persuade stakeholders to support new policies and initiatives.

14. Q14.Value Formation

    “A child learns values by what he observes around him”. Discuss the role of family and society in the formation of values in the light of this statement.

15. Q15.International Ethics, Globalization

    “In the era of Globalization International ethics is the need of hour for ensuring peace and stability among the nations”. Explain critically.

16. Q16.Transparency, Information Sharing

    “Concealment of Information impedes public access and involvement”. In the light of this statement discuss the importance of information sharing and transparency in Government.

17. Q17.Attitude

    Describe various components of attitude and discuss factors that influence attitude formation.

18. Q18.Public Service Values

    Discuss any two important attributes which you consider important for public servant. Justify your answer.

19. Q19.Civil Service Values, Objectivity, Liberalism

    How can liberality and objectivity be fostered among civil servants ? Give your suggestion.

20. Q20.Emotional Intelligence, Good Governance

    Explain the role of emotional intelligence for good governance and administration.