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Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding. -Mahatma Gandhi
The true rule, in determining to embrace, or reject any thing, is not whether it has any evil in it; but whether it has more evil than good. There are few things wholly evil or wholly good. Almost every thing, especially of governmental policy, is an inseprarable compound of the two; so that our best judgement of the preponderance between them is continually demand. – Abraham Lincoln.
In doing a good thing, everything is permitted which is not prohibited expressly or by clear implication. Examine the statement with suitable examples in the context of a public servant discharging his/her duties.
Suppose the Government of India is thinking of constructing a dam in a mountain valley bound by forests and inhabited by ethnic communities. What rational policy should it resort to in dealing with unforeseen contingencies?
With regard to morality of actions, one view is that means are of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer.
Falsehood takes the place of truth when it results in unblemished common good. -Tirukkural
There is a view that the official secrets act is an obstacle to the implementation of the Rights to Information act. Do you agree with the view? Discuss (150 words, 10m)
What is meant by constitutional morality? How does one uphold constitutional morality?(150 words, 10m)
Explain the basic principles of citizens’ charter movement and bring out its importance. (150 words, 10m)
What do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government. (150 words, 10m)