ClearMains
10 marks · 150 words
Practice this question
Handwrite your answer the way you would in the real exam, photograph it, and get AI-graded, rubric-based feedback — scores per dimension, strengths, gaps, and what a topper would add.
Handwrite it, get it evaluated →Want the full paper experience instead? Assemble a timed practice paper from the full GS4 question bank.
More on GS4 · Theoretical Questions
"Countries advocating global peace while maintaining military superiority through advanced weapons research face a fundamental ethical contradiction." How can this paradox be resolved?
“Public trust in institutions is often eroded not by the absence of laws, but by the erosion of ethical values.”Critically analyse this statement with reference to the challenges of accountability, discretion, and corruption in civil services.
Do you agree that effective leadership requires power-sharing and participatory decision making? Substantiate your answer with suitable examples.
. Peace is not the absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means." What qualities and approaches are necessary to resolve conflicts ethically and peacefully?
“Nearly all men can withstand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” - Abraham Lincoln
"The ethical dilemmas faced by public servants in modern times are complex and challenging." Discuss with examples.