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Exam Year:
2013
What is meant by ‘crisis of conscience? Narrate one incident in your life when you were faced with such a crisis and how you resolved the same.
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who overcomes his enemies.—Aristotle
“Nearly all men can withstand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”-Abraham Lincoln (150 words)
There is enough on this earth for every one’s need but for no one’s greed. Mahatma Gandhi.
Indicate two more attributes which you consider important for public service. Justify your answer. (10 marks |100 words)
What do you understand by the following terms in the context of public service? a. Integrity b. Perseverance c. Spirit of service d. Commitment e. Courage of conviction (5 terms x 3 marks each=15 marks | 250 words)
What do you understand by the term ‘voice of conscience’? How do you prepare yourself to heed to the voice of conscience?
How far are India’s internal security challenges linked with border management, particularly in view of the long porous borders with most countries of South Asia and Myanmar?
What do you understand by ‘values’ and ‘ethics’? In what way is it important to be ethical along with being professionally competent?
Some people feel that values keep changing with time and situation, while others strongly believe that there are certain universal and eternal human values. Give your perception in this regard with due justification.