She reflects on how she had looked forward to the posting and had worked long hours for months to achieve it; she had kept the welfare of people uppermost in discharging her duties. She feels that she has not done enough justice to her family and has not fulfilled her duties in discharging essential social obligations. Even as recently as last month, she had to leave her sick child in the nanny’s care as she had to work in the office. Now, she feels that she must draw a line, beyond which her personal life should take precedence over her professional responsibilities. She thinks that there should be reasonable limits to work ethics such as punctuality, hard work, dedication to duty and selfless service. (a) Discuss the ethical issues involved in this case. (b) Briefly describe at least four laws that have been enacted by the Government with respect to providing a healthy, safe and equitable working environment for women. (c) Imagine you are in a similar situation. What suggestions would you make to mitigate such working conditions?

Growing feeling of regionalism is an important factor in the generation of demand for a separate state. Discuss.

Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion.

What are the environmental implications of the reclamation of water bodies into urban land use? Explain with examples.

The persisting drives of the government for development of large industries in backward areas have resulted in isolating the tribal population and the farmers who face multiple displacements with Malkangiri and Naxalbari foci. Discuss the corrective strategies needed to win the left wing extremism (LWE) affected citizens back into the mainstream of social and economic growth.

Differentiate ‘moral intuition’ from ‘moral reasoning’ with suitable examples. Ethics encompasses several key dimensions that are crucial in guiding individuals and organizations towards morally responsible behaviour.

“What really matters for success, character, happiness, and lifelong achievements is a definite set of emotional skills – your EQ – not just purely cognitive abilities that are measured by conventional IQ tests.” Do you agree with the view? Give reasons in support of your answer.

“The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” – Mahatma Gandhi

“To awaken the people, it is the women who must be awakened. Once she is on the move, the family moves, the village moves, the nation moves.” – Jawaharlal Nehru

“Do not hate anybody, because that hatred that comes out from you must, in the long run, come back to you. If you love, that love will come back to you, completing the circle.” – Swami Vivekananda

What were the major teachings of Guru Nanak? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.