MAINS TEST SERIES 2025
(Mains Part Length Test - 15)
(Ethics Theory)
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1. (a) As technology, including Artificial Intelligence, becomes integral to governance, discuss the ethical
issues related to accountability, bias, and privacy. How should public administrators address these
concerns while leveraging technology? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
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1. (b) Integrity and accountability are vital principles in fostering ethical conduct among individuals and
organizations. Explain the core principles underlying these values and analyze their impact on
decision-making in governance and public administration. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
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2. (a) Excessive reliance on rules without understanding their ethical intent can lead to bureaucratic inertia.
Discuss the role of discretion in ethical decision-making, with examples from public service.
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2. (b) A robust Code of Ethics is essential for fostering trust, accountability, and public confidence in
governance. Suggest practical steps to implement an effective Code of Ethics for public officials,
addressing current gaps in ethical practices. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
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3. (a) Despite progress, female public servants continue to face ethical challenges related to biases,
workplace discrimination, and work-life balance. Suggest measures to create a more inclusive and
ethical public service environment. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
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3. (b) Attitude is an important component that goes as input in the deve lopment of human beings. How to
build a suitable attitude needed for a public servant? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
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4. (a) A high Emotional Quotient (EQ) is indispensable for ethical leadership in public administration.
Discuss how EQ can be cultivated to handle stress, conflicts, and ethical dilemmas effectively.
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4. (b) "There is a higher court than courts of justice, and that is the court of conscience." Discuss the
meaning of this statement by explaining the significance of conscience in guiding ethical behaviour and
analyze its importance for public administrators. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
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5. (a) Accountability mechanisms like social audits are critical in ensuring ethical conduct in public service.
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5. (b) The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved from being a philanthropic
initiative to an ethical mandate. Examine the role of CSR in addressing issues of environmental
degradation and inequality, with examples from India. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
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6. Given below are three quotations of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations convey to you in
the present context? 10×3=30 (150 Words)
6. (a) Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” – C.S. Lewis
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6. (b) “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
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6. (c) “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” – Lord Acton
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QUESTION PAPER
(Ethics Theory)
Time: 1½ Max. Marks 130
1. (a) As technology, including Artificial Intelligence, becomes integral to governance, discuss the ethical
issues related to accountability, bias, and privacy. How should public administrators address these
concerns while leveraging technology? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
1. (b) Integrity and accountability are vital principles in fostering ethical conduct among individuals and
organizations. Explain the core principles underlying these values and analyze their impact on
decision-making in governance and public administration. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
2. (a) Excessive reliance on rules without understanding their ethical intent can lead to bureaucratic inertia.
Discuss the role of discretion in ethical decision-making, with examples from public service. (10 Marks,
150 Words)
2. (b) A robust Code of Ethics is essential for fostering trust, accountability, and public confidence in
governance. Suggest practical steps to implement an effective Code of Ethics for public officials,
addressing current gaps in ethical practices. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
3. (a) Despite progress, female public servants continue to face ethical challenges related to biases,
workplace discrimination, and work-life balance. Suggest measures to create a more inclusive and
ethical public service environment. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
3. (b) Attitude is an important component that goes as input in the deve lopment of human beings. How to
build a suitable attitude needed for a public servant? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
4. (a) A high Emotional Quotient (EQ) is indispensable for ethical leadership in public administration.
Discuss how EQ can be cultivated to handle stress, conflicts, and ethical dilemmas effectively. (10
Marks, 150 Words)
4. (b) "There is a higher court than courts of justice, and that is the court of conscience." Discuss the
meaning of this statement by explaining the significance of conscience in guiding ethical behaviour and
analyze its importance for public administrators. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
5. (a) Accountability mechanisms like social audits are critical in ensuring ethical conduct in public service.
Evaluate the effectiveness of social audits and suggest improvements to enhance their role in
governance. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
5. (b) The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved from being a philanthropic
initiative to an ethical mandate. Examine the role of CSR in addressing issues of environmental
degradation and inequality, with examples from India. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
6. Given below are three quotations of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations convey to you in
the present context? 10×3=30 (150 Words)
6. (a) Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” – C.S. Lewis
6. (b) “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
6. (c) “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” – Lord Acton
