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The document outlines a mini test for the Ethics Marks Improvement Program-2025 by Vajiram & Ravi, focusing on various ethical dilemmas and decision-making scenarios relevant to civil services. It includes eight questions that require concise answers, addressing topics such as kindness, the nature of ethical challenges in government versus private institutions, the impact of mindset on rule interpretation, the reliability of conscience in ethical decisions, and the role of corporate social responsibility in addressing environmental issues. Each question is designed to assess the candidates' understanding of ethics in contemporary contexts, with a maximum score of 80 marks.

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Mini Test-4

The document outlines a mini test for the Ethics Marks Improvement Program-2025 by Vajiram & Ravi, focusing on various ethical dilemmas and decision-making scenarios relevant to civil services. It includes eight questions that require concise answers, addressing topics such as kindness, the nature of ethical challenges in government versus private institutions, the impact of mindset on rule interpretation, the reliability of conscience in ethical decisions, and the role of corporate social responsibility in addressing environmental issues. Each question is designed to assess the candidates' understanding of ethics in contemporary contexts, with a maximum score of 80 marks.

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VAJIRAM & RAVI

[Institute for IAS Examination]


Ethics Marks Improvement Program-2025

MINI TEST NO. 04

Time Allowed: One Hour Maximum Marks: 80

Answer the following in not more than 150 words each: Each Question carries 10 marks
(10marks x 8 = 80 marks)

1. What does the following quotation convey to you in present context?

(a) ‘‘The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads
bowing in prayer’’. –Mahatma Gandhi
(b) I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who overcomes his
enemies.”—Aristotle

2. While both government and private institutions face ethical challenges, the nature
and impact of these often differ significantly. Discuss in the context of their distinct
mandates, structures, and accountability mechanisms

3. The Rules and Regulations provided to all the civil servants are same, yet there is
difference in the performance. Positive minded officers are able to interpret the Rules
and Regulations in favour of the case and achieve success, whereas negative minded
officers are unable to achieve goals by interpreting the same Rules and Regulations
against the case. Discuss with illustrations.

4. Is conscience a more reliable guide when compared to laws, rules and regulations in
the context of ethical decision-making? Discuss.

5. “It is not enough to talk about peace, one must believe in it; and it is not enough to
believe in it, one must act upon it.” In the present context, the major weapon
industries of the developed nations are adversely influencing continuation of number
of wars for their own self-interest, all around the world. What are the ethical
considerations of the powerful nations in today’s international arena to stop
continuation of ongoing conflicts?

6. Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public
interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can
this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example.
7. In contemporary world, corporate sector’s contribution in generating wealth and
employment is increasing. In doing so, they are bringing in unprecedented onslaught
on the climate, environmental sustainability and living conditions of human beings. In
this background, do you find that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is efficient and
sufficient to fulfil the social roles and responsibilities needed in the corporate work
mandated? Critically examine

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