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Syllabus topics in GS4

GS4-01.Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in – Human Actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics – in Private and Public Relationships. 31 GS4-02.Human Values: Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; Role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 13 GS4-03.Attitude: Content, Structure, Function; its Influence and Relation with Thought and Behaviour; Moral and Political Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion. 14 GS4-04.Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. 7 GS4-05.Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World 32 GS4-07.Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration 35 GS4-08.Probity in Governance 20

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Q3 (b) “The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.” – William James (Answer in 150 words, 10 marks)

“Faith is of no avail in the absence of strength. Faith and strength, both are essential to accomplish any great work.” — Sardar Patel

“In law, a man is guilty when he violates the rights of others. In ethics, he is guilty if he only thinks of doing so.” — Immanuel Kant

Explain the basic principles of citizens’ charter movement and bring out its importance. (150 words, 10m)

What is meant by constitutional morality? How does one uphold constitutional morality?(150 words, 10m)