You are an honest and responsible civil servant. You often observe the following: 1) There is a general perception that 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. 2) When the number of people adopting unfair means is large, a small minority having a penchant towards ethical means makes no difference. 3) Sticking to ethical means is detrimental to the larger developmental goals. 4) While one may not involve oneself in large unethical practices, but giving and accepting small gifts makes the system more efficient. Examine the above statements with their merits and demerits.

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.

The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss.

The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss.

Young people with ethical conduct are not willing to come forward to join active politics. Suggest steps to motivate them to come forward.

One of the tests of integrity is complete refusal to be compromised. Explain with reference to a real life example. “In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don’t have the first, the other two will kill you.”

How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices?

“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.