GS-IV UPSC PYQ 2017

“If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are father, mother and the teacher.” – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Analyse. (150 words, 10 Marks)

Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interests are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example. (150 words, 10 Marks)

You are the manager of a spare parts company A and you have to negotiate a deal with the manager of a large manufacturing company B. The deal is highly competitive and sealing the deal is critical for your company. The deal is being worked out over dinner. After dinner the manager of manufacturing company B offered to drop you to the hotel in his car. On the way to the hotel he happens to hit a motorcycle injuring the motorcyclist badly. You know the manager was driving fast and thus lost control. The law enforcement officer comes to investigate the issue and you are the sole eyewitness to it. Knowing the strict laws pertaining to road accidents you are aware that your honest account of the incident would lead to the prosecution of the manager and as a consequence the deal is likely to be jeopardized, which is of immense importance to your company. What are the dilemmas you face? What will be your response to the situation?

You are a Public Information Officer (PIO) in a government department. You are aware that the RTI Act 2005 envisages transparency and accountability in administration. The act has functioned as a check on the supposedly arbitrarily administrative behavior and actions. However, as a PIO you have observed that there are citizens who filed RTI applications not for themselves but on behalf of such stakeholders who purportedly want to have access to information to further their own interests. At the same time there are these RTI activists who routinely file RTI applications and attempt to extort money from the decision makers. This type of RTI activism has affected the functioning of the administration adversely and also possibly jeopardizes the genuineness of the applications which are essentially aimed at getting justice. What measures would you suggest to separate genuine and non-genuine applications? Give the merits and demerits of your suggestions.

Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service: (a) Transparency (b) Accountability (c) Fairness and justice (d) Courage of conviction (e) Spirit of service (150 Words, 10 Marks)

You are aspiring to become an IAS officer and you have cleared various stages and now you have been selected for the personal interview. On the day of the interview, on the way to the venue you saw an accident where a mother and child who happen to be your relatives were badly injured. They needed immediate help. What would you have done in such a situation? Justify your action.

Corporate social responsibility makes companies more profitable and sustainable. Analyse. (150 words, 10 Marks)

Discipline generally implies following the order and subordination. However, it may be counterproductive for the organisation. Discuss. How to approach this question Write a brief introduction setting context ( 1–2 lines ) Cover both sides if question says "critically discuss / examine / analyse" Use data, schemes, examples specific to PART A Conclude with a forward-looking statement ( 1 line ) Practice all GS4 Mains questions Model answers + key points for every question Open App Model Answer Framework (English) Show Hide Discipline is generally understood as following orders, observing rules and respecting the chain of subordination within an organisation. It is undeniably valuable — but the statement rightly cautions that, in some circumstances, such discipline may become counterproductive for the very organisation it is meant to serve. The value of discipline as order and subordination Discipline of this kind brings real benefits. It ensures coordination and unity of action , clear accountability , predictability and stability , and the swift execution of decisions — qualities indispensable in hierarchical bodies such as the armed forces, the police and the bureaucracy. Without it, organisations would dissolve into chaos. easemyprep.in When such discipline becomes counterproductive Blind obedience to wrong orders: If discipline means obeying *every* order unquestioningly, it can lead subordinates to carry out unethical, illegal or harmful instructions . The defence of "I was only following orders" has been used to justify grave wrongs; uncritical subordination can make an organisation an instrument of injustice. Suppression of feedback and dissent: Rigid hierarchy can silence the honest views, warnings and creative ideas of subordinates. Vital information and dissent fail to reach the top, leading to flawed decisions and unnoticed risks. easemyprep.in Stifling of innovation and initiative: A culture of mere order-following discourages independent thinking, problem-solving and reform — producing passive officials who do only what they are told. Delay and rigidity: Excessive insistence on hierarchy and procedure can make an organisation slow and unable to respond to changing or emergency situations. Erosion of moral responsibility: When subordinates feel that obedience absolves them of responsibility, individual conscience and accountability are weakened. easemyprep.in The resolution — disciplined, not blind, obedience The answer is not to abandon discipline but to rightly understand it . True, mature discipline is self-discipline anchored in values and the organisation's larger purpose — not the mere mechanical following of orders. It includes the duty to give honest feedback, to question respectfully, and to refuse manifestly illegal or unethical orders . Good organisations therefore combine discipline with open channels of communication, space for initiative, and a culture in which conscience is respected. Conclusion easemyprep.in Discipline is essential, but blind, unthinking subordination is not discipline at its best — it is its corruption . Discipline serves an organisation only when it is disciplined obedience guided by ethics, purpose and the freedom to speak the truth — for an organisation of thinking, conscientious members is far stronger than one of mere order-followers. Source: easemyprep.in Structured Mains Preparation Mains Mastery Programme Master Every GS Theme — GS1 to GS4 Theme-first. PYQ-anchored. You write every answer. All themes + all PYQs covered 2-Month or 4-Month track Starting ₹4,999 View GS4 Ethics Mastery · Now Live Ethics Mastery — 2 Questions Daily All GS4 PYQs · Part A + Part B Ethical lens built through daily practice Concept clarity + case study method Starting ₹1,999 View इस प्रश्न को हिंदी में पढ़ें हिंदी में पढ़ें → Structured Preparation Mains Mastery Programme Master Every GS Theme — GS1 to GS4 Theme-first. PYQ-anchored. You write every answer. All themes + all PYQs covered 2-Month or 4-Month track Starting ₹4,999 View GS4 Ethics Mastery · Now Live Ethics Mastery — 2 Questions Daily All GS4 PYQs · Part A + Part B Ethical lens built through daily practice Concept clarity + case study method Starting ₹1,999 View Practice All Mains GS4 — Ethics & Integrity Questions Download App More GS4 Questions Ease My Prep Focused UPSC preparation. Daily current affairs, PYQ practice, trend analysis, and mentorship for serious CSE aspirants across India. Based in Gurugram, Haryana · Founded 2022 Product Features Pricing AI Copy Checking Courses Daily News Mentorship Books Blog Company About Us Community Contact Legal Privacy Policy Terms of Service Refund Policy 📱 Android App 🍎 iOS App 🌐 Web App © 2022 – 2026 Ease My Prep . All rights reserved. Made with dedication for UPSC aspirants across India.

You are the head of the Human Resources department of an organization. One day one of the workers died on duty. His family was demanding compensation. However, the company denied compensation because it was revealed in investigation that he was drunk at the time of the accident. The workers of the company went on to strike demanding compensation for the family of the deceased. The Chairman of the management board has asked for your recommendation. What recommendation would you provide to the management? Discuss the merits and demerits of each of the recommendations.

“Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them.” -Napoleon Bonaparte. Stating examples mention the rulers (i) who have harmed society and country, (ii) who worked for the development of society and country. (150 words, 10 Marks)

The crisis of ethical values traced to narrow perception of good life: Discuss. How to approach this question Write a brief introduction setting context ( 1–2 lines ) Cover both sides if question says "critically discuss / examine / analyse" Use data, schemes, examples specific to PART A Conclude with a forward-looking statement ( 1 line ) Practice all GS4 Mains questions Model answers + key points for every question Open App Model Answer Framework (English) Show Hide The statement holds that the contemporary crisis of ethical values can be traced, at its root, to a narrow perception of the "good life" — to a mistaken and impoverished idea of what makes a life worth living. The narrow perception of the good life In much of modern society, the "good life" has come to be understood in a very narrow way — as a life of material wealth, consumption, status, power and personal pleasure . Success is measured almost entirely by money, possessions and position. This narrow conception treats the human being as essentially a consumer, and life as essentially a competition to acquire more than others. easemyprep.in How this narrow perception causes the crisis of ethical values It subordinates ethics to self-interest: If the good life is only material gain, then honesty, integrity and concern for others come to be seen as obstacles to "success" rather than as values worth holding — and corruption, exploitation and dishonesty get rationalised as smart. It breeds greed and unbridled competition: The endless pursuit of "more" — at the cost of others and of nature — drives corruption, fraud, environmental destruction and the erosion of fellow-feeling. easemyprep.in It erodes community and compassion: A self-centred, consumerist view of life weakens empathy, social responsibility and the sense of the common good. It produces inner emptiness: Even those who "succeed" materially often feel unfulfilled, because the deeper human needs — for meaning, relationships, integrity and contribution — are neglected. The broader, truer perception of the good life easemyprep.in The wiser traditions — Aristotle's *eudaimonia* (flourishing through virtue), the Indian ideal of a life balancing *dharma, artha, kama and moksha*, and Gandhi's vision of simple living and high thinking — see the good life as one of virtue, meaning, relationships, service and inner contentment , not mere accumulation. In this broader view, ethical conduct is not an obstacle to the good life — it is its very foundation. Conclusion The crisis of ethical values is, therefore, at heart a crisis of values about life itself . Its remedy lies in widening our perception of the good life — through value education, exposure to philosophy and culture, and the example of those who live well — so that we come to see, again, that a truly good life is an ethical, meaningful and compassionate one, not merely a prosperous one. easemyprep.in Value addition (updated 2026) Naming the narrowing: Erich Fromm, *To Have or To Be?* ( 1976 ) — identity sourced from possession and status rather than creation, relationship and contribution. Charles Taylor's three malaises of modernity (*The Malaise of Modernity*, 1991): individualism that flattens meaning, instrumental reason, and soft despotism — a society very good at calculating *how* and increasingly silent on *why*. Michael Sandel (*What Money Can't Buy*, 2012): pricing a good can corrupt its meaning, not merely measure it. Evidence that acquisition does not deliver the good life: Easterlin paradox (1974) — rising national income does not raise average happiness over time, because satisfaction is relative and adaptive. easemyprep.in Hedonic treadmill — Brickman, Coates and Janoff-Bulman ( 1978 ) found lottery winners no happier than controls. World Happiness Report 2026 — India ranks 116 of 147 , up from 118; the report's theme is social media and happiness, and youth well-being is highest below one hour of daily use against a global average of 2.5 hours. WHO Commission on Social Connection (report released 30 June 2025) — one in six people worldwide are lonely , and social disconnection is linked to about 871,000 deaths a year . easemyprep.in The classical Indian corrective: the purusharthas — *dharma* regulating *artha* and *kama*, with *moksha* as horizon. The crisis is not artha and kama; it is artha and kama without dharma . *Ishavasya Upanishad*, verse 1: *tena tyaktena bhunjitha* — enjoy through renunciation, covet not another's wealth. Jain *aparigraha* and Gandhi's *Hind Swaraj* (1909) critique of equating comfort with progress. Policy expressions of a plural conception of the good: Bhutan's Gross National Happiness (four pillars, nine domains; written into Article 9(2) of its 2008 Constitution ); the Stiglitz–Sen–Fitoussi Commission (2009) urging measurement to shift from production to well-being; the OECD Better Life Index; and Mission LiFE (2022) , which explicitly urges a shift from "mindless and destructive consumption" to "mindful and deliberate utilisation." Exam hook: The mature line is that prosperity is not the problem — prosperity mistaken for the whole of the good is. 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Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly. What do you understand by this statement? Explain with illustration in contemporary times. (150 words, 10 Marks)

Strength, peace and security as pillars of international relations. Elucidate. How to approach this question Write a brief introduction setting context ( 1–2 lines ) Cover both sides if question says "critically discuss / examine / analyse" Use data, schemes, examples specific to PART A Conclude with a forward-looking statement ( 1 line ) Practice all GS4 Mains questions Model answers + key points for every question Open App Model Answer Framework (English) Show Hide The statement holds that strength, peace and security are the pillars on which sound international relations rest. Each is essential, and — properly understood — the three reinforce rather than contradict one another. Strength as a pillar In an international system that lacks an overarching authority, a nation must possess strength — comprehensive national power, including economic, military, technological, diplomatic and moral capability — to safeguard its sovereignty and interests. Strength provides credible deterrence , discourages aggression, and gives a nation the standing to be heard. However, strength here must be understood broadly: it includes the soft power of values, culture and example, and the strength of institutions and unity — not merely military might. easemyprep.in Peace as a pillar Peace is both a value and a precondition for human progress. War and conflict bring death, destruction, displacement and the diversion of resources from development. Peaceful international relations — built on dialogue, diplomacy, cooperation and the peaceful settlement of disputes — allow nations to flourish. India's tradition exemplifies this pillar — *Panchsheel*, non-alignment, *Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam* and the conviction that "this is not an era of war". Security as a pillar easemyprep.in Security — freedom from threat, for the state and increasingly for the human being ("human security") — is what citizens ultimately seek. It is achieved not by isolation but through collective and cooperative security — alliances, international institutions, the United Nations, and shared action against common threats such as terrorism, pandemics and climate change. How the three pillars interrelate The three are not in conflict but in partnership . Strength *without* a commitment to peace becomes aggressive militarism; peace *without* strength is fragile and can invite aggression — hence the wisdom that one must be strong *in order to* secure peace. And genuine, lasting security flows precisely from the combination of credible strength and a sincere commitment to peace, sustained through cooperation. Strength deters; peace builds; security results. easemyprep.in Conclusion Sound international relations therefore rest on all three pillars together: a nation must be strong enough to deter aggression, committed enough to peace to prefer dialogue over war, and cooperative enough to build collective security . It is the balanced harmony of strength, peace and security — not any one alone — that underpins a stable and just international order. Source: easemyprep.in Structured Mains Preparation Mains Mastery Programme Master Every GS Theme — GS1 to GS4 Theme-first. PYQ-anchored. You write every answer. All themes + all PYQs covered 2-Month or 4-Month track Starting ₹4,999 View GS4 Ethics Mastery · Now Live Ethics Mastery — 2 Questions Daily All GS4 PYQs · Part A + Part B Ethical lens built through daily practice Concept clarity + case study method Starting ₹1,999 View इस प्रश्न को हिंदी में पढ़ें हिंदी में पढ़ें → Structured Preparation Mains Mastery Programme Master Every GS Theme — GS1 to GS4 Theme-first. PYQ-anchored. You write every answer. All themes + all PYQs covered 2-Month or 4-Month track Starting ₹4,999 View GS4 Ethics Mastery · Now Live Ethics Mastery — 2 Questions Daily All GS4 PYQs · Part A + Part B Ethical lens built through daily practice Concept clarity + case study method Starting ₹1,999 View Practice All Mains GS4 — Ethics & Integrity Questions Download App More GS4 Questions Ease My Prep Focused UPSC preparation. Daily current affairs, PYQ practice, trend analysis, and mentorship for serious CSE aspirants across India. Based in Gurugram, Haryana · Founded 2022 Product Features Pricing AI Copy Checking Courses Daily News Mentorship Books Blog Company About Us Community Contact Legal Privacy Policy Terms of Service Refund Policy 📱 Android App 🍎 iOS App 🌐 Web App © 2022 – 2026 Ease My Prep . All rights reserved. Made with dedication for UPSC aspirants across India.

The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss. (150 words, 10 Marks)

Discipline generally implies following the order and subordination. However, it may be counter-productive for the organization. Discuss. (150 words, 10 Marks)

Increased national wealth did not result in equitable distribution of its benefits. It has created only some “enclaves of modernity and prosperity for a small minority at the cost of the majority.” Justify. (150 words, 10 Marks)

Strength, peace and security are considered to be the pillars of international relations. Elucidate. (150 words, 10 Marks)

Corporate social responsibility makes companies more profitable: Analyse. How to approach this question Write a brief introduction setting context ( 1–2 lines ) Cover both sides if question says "critically discuss / examine / analyse" Use data, schemes, examples specific to PART A Conclude with a forward-looking statement ( 1 line ) Practice all GS4 Mains questions Model answers + key points for every question Open App Model Answer Framework (English) Show Hide The statement claims that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) makes companies more profitable . This is a much-debated proposition, and an honest analysis shows that it is largely true in the long run , though with important qualifications. How CSR can make companies more profitable Enhanced brand reputation and goodwill: A company genuinely seen as socially responsible earns public trust, which strengthens its brand and supports sales and pricing power. easemyprep.in Customer loyalty: A growing number of consumers prefer ethical, socially responsible brands and reward them with loyalty. Employee motivation and talent attraction: People want to work for companies with purpose; CSR improves morale, productivity and the ability to attract and retain good talent. Better stakeholder and community relations: Goodwill in the communities where a company operates reduces conflict, eases the grant of licences and ensures a stable operating environment — the "social licence to operate". easemyprep.in Risk reduction and long-term sustainability: Responsible practices reduce legal, regulatory, environmental and reputational risks, and address resource and climate risks that threaten long-term survival. Investor preference: The rise of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing means that responsible companies increasingly attract capital. In these ways, CSR is not pure cost; it is an investment that yields returns — often summed up as "doing well by doing good". easemyprep.in The necessary qualifications However, the claim must not be overstated. The benefits are mostly long-term and indirect , not immediate; in the short run CSR is an expense. Profitability follows only from genuine, strategic CSR , not from token "greenwashing", which, if exposed, *damages* profitability. There can also be a real tension — situations where the ethical course (fair wages, pollution control, honest disclosure) reduces short-term profit. The deeper point easemyprep.in This raises an ethical caution: if CSR is justified *only* because it raises profit, it ceases to be true social responsibility and becomes mere marketing. CSR should be undertaken because it is right — flowing from the idea of business as a trustee of society (Gandhi's trusteeship) and from stakeholder, not merely shareholder, value. That higher profit often follows is a welcome consequence, not the reason. Conclusion CSR, when genuine and strategic, does tend to make companies more profitable over the long term — but its true justification is ethical, not commercial. The ideal is a virtuous alignment in which responsible conduct is both right and rewarding . easemyprep.in Value addition (2024–26 update) Regulatory updates (2024–26): SEBI BRSR Core (Dec 2024) — nine ESG KPIs with assurance; mandatory ESG value-chain disclosure for the top 250 listed firms (from FY 2025-26). SEBI Dec 2024–Mar 2025 circulars tightened independent-director independence, related-party transactions and integrated filings; NFRA strengthened auditor oversight. CSR (NSE-listed): ₹17,967 crore FY 2023-24 (+16%) rising to ₹22,212 crore FY 2024-25 (+23%). Diagram cue: corporate-governance triangle — Board to Auditors (NFRA) to Shareholders/stakeholders. Source: easemyprep.in Structured Mains Preparation Mains Mastery Programme Master Every GS Theme — GS1 to GS4 Theme-first. PYQ-anchored. You write every answer. All themes + all PYQs covered 2-Month or 4-Month track Starting ₹4,999 View GS4 Ethics Mastery · Now Live Ethics Mastery — 2 Questions Daily All GS4 PYQs · Part A + Part B Ethical lens built through daily practice Concept clarity + case study method Starting ₹1,999 View इस प्रश्न को हिंदी में पढ़ें हिंदी में पढ़ें → Structured Preparation Mains Mastery Programme Master Every GS Theme — GS1 to GS4 Theme-first. PYQ-anchored. You write every answer. 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You are an honest and responsible civil servant. You often observe the following: (a) There is a general perception that by adhering to ethical conduct one may face difficulties to oneself and cause problems for the family, whereas unfair practices may help to reach the career goals. (b) When the number of people adopting unfair means is large, a small minority having a penchant towards ethical means makes no difference. (c) Sticking to ethical means is detrimental to the larger developmental goals (d) While one may not involve oneself in large unethical practices, giving and accepting small gifts makes the system more efficient. Examine the above statements with their merits and demerits.

How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices? How to approach this question Write a brief introduction setting context ( 1–2 lines ) Cover both sides if question says "critically discuss / examine / analyse" Use data, schemes, examples specific to PART A Conclude with a forward-looking statement ( 1 line ) Practice all GS4 Mains questions Model answers + key points for every question Open App Model Answer Framework (English) Show Hide Emotional Intelligence (EI) — the ability to recognise, understand, manage and use emotions, in oneself and in others — is of immense practical value in administration, where an officer constantly deals with people, pressure and complex human situations. Its application transforms administration from cold rule-enforcement into responsive, humane governance. How emotional intelligence can be applied in administrative practices Self-awareness in decision-making: By recognising their own emotions, biases and triggers, an administrator can prevent anger, frustration or prejudice from distorting their decisions — ensuring objectivity and fairness. easemyprep.in Self-regulation under stress: Administration is full of crises and pressure. EI enables an officer to stay calm and composed during disasters, law-and-order situations or hostile confrontations, and so to take sound decisions when they matter most. Empathy in citizen-centric governance: Empathy allows an officer to genuinely understand the needs, hardships and feelings of citizens — especially the poor and the vulnerable — and to design and deliver services from the beneficiary's point of view, making governance humane. Motivation and leadership of teams: A motivated administrator inspires and energises subordinates; EI helps in understanding what drives team members, recognising their efforts and building a positive, productive work culture. easemyprep.in Social skills in communication and conflict resolution: EI strengthens the ability to communicate clearly, persuade, negotiate and resolve disputes — invaluable in handling inter-departmental coordination, public grievances and community conflicts. Handling pressure, criticism and ethical dilemmas: EI gives the composure and clarity to face political pressure and public criticism without losing balance, and the resilience and courage to hold firm in a crisis of conscience. Managing change: An emotionally intelligent officer can sense and address the anxieties of staff and citizens when implementing reforms, easing resistance. easemyprep.in A necessary anchor To be a force for good, EI must be anchored in sound values and integrity . EI without ethics could be used to manipulate; EI *with* ethics becomes a powerful instrument of empathetic, effective and honest administration. Conclusion easemyprep.in Applied to administrative practice, emotional intelligence makes an officer composed under pressure, empathetic towards citizens, inspiring to teams, skilful in resolving conflict and steady in dilemmas . It is the quality that turns a competent administrator into a truly effective and humane public servant — and is rightly cultivated through training and Mission Karmayogi. Source: easemyprep.in Structured Mains Preparation Mains Mastery Programme Master Every GS Theme — GS1 to GS4 Theme-first. PYQ-anchored. You write every answer. All themes + all PYQs covered 2-Month or 4-Month track Starting ₹4,999 View GS4 Ethics Mastery · Now Live Ethics Mastery — 2 Questions Daily All GS4 PYQs · Part A + Part B Ethical lens built through daily practice Concept clarity + case study method Starting ₹1,999 View इस प्रश्न को हिंदी में पढ़ें हिंदी में पढ़ें → Structured Preparation Mains Mastery Programme Master Every GS Theme — GS1 to GS4 Theme-first. PYQ-anchored. You write every answer. All themes + all PYQs covered 2-Month or 4-Month track Starting ₹4,999 View GS4 Ethics Mastery · Now Live Ethics Mastery — 2 Questions Daily All GS4 PYQs · Part A + Part B Ethical lens built through daily practice Concept clarity + case study method Starting ₹1,999 View Practice All Mains GS4 — Ethics & Integrity Questions Download App More GS4 Questions Ease My Prep Focused UPSC preparation. Daily current affairs, PYQ practice, trend analysis, and mentorship for serious CSE aspirants across India. Based in Gurugram, Haryana · Founded 2022 Product Features Pricing AI Copy Checking Courses Daily News Mentorship Books Blog Company About Us Community Contact Legal Privacy Policy Terms of Service Refund Policy 📱 Android App 🍎 iOS App 🌐 Web App © 2022 – 2026 Ease My Prep . All rights reserved. Made with dedication for UPSC aspirants across India.

How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices? (150 words, 10 Marks)

One of the tests of integrity is complete refusal to be compromised. Explain with reference to a real-life example. (150 words, 10 Marks)

Young people with ethical conduct are not willing to come forward to join active politics. Suggest steps to motivate them to come forward. (150 words, 10 Marks)

A building permitted for three floors, while being extended illegally to 6 floors by a builder, collapses. As a consequence, a number of innocent laborers including women and children died. These laborers are migrants from different places. The government immediately announced cash relief to the aggrieved families and arrested the builder. Give reasons for such incidents taking place across the country. Suggest measures to prevent their occurrence.