GENERAL STUDIES

PAPER- 4_2
Aptitude, Emotional Intelligence, Thinkers, Probity in Governance and their Case Studies

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SECTION-A

Q1) (a) Discuss the issues of attitude in the success of
Swatch Bharat Abhiyan. Critically evaluate the steps
taken by government to change the attitude towards
sanitation.
(100 words/10 marks)
(b) Attitude is more important than aptitude. Critically
evaluate. (100 words/10 marks)
Q2) (a) Differentiate between emotionally fool and
emotionally intelligent. Discuss the role of Emotional
intelligence in ensuring true democracy.
(100 words/10 marks)
Q5)(a) At a meeting held last evening [August 11,
Calcutta], Sir Rabindra Nath Tagore read a paper in
Bengali entitled the “Master’s Bill”. The Hon’ble
Bhupendra Nath Basu presided. Sir Rabindra Nath
reviewed the political situation created by the Home Rule
agitation and the attitude of the Government towards it.
He impressed upon the audience that it would not do for
the people of Bengal to cry for Self-Government if they
continue to be bound and led as they had been for ages
past by false ideals of society, religion and morality and
sacrificed truth and right at the alter of those ideals.
Elaborate.
(100 words/10 marks)

(b) What is the relation between Emotional Intelligence (b) Discuss the theory of “One civilization” given by Deen
and Leadership. (100 words/10 marks) Dayal Upadhyaya.
(100 words/10 marks)
Q3) (a) What are the issues of attitude in the success of
Mid Meal scheme. Critically evaluate the steps taken by Q6) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya s philosophy was based on
government. Dharam Rajya. Evaluate its relevance in today’s
(100 words/10 marks) condition.
(100 words/10 marks)
(b) What are the issues of attitude in the success of
prohibition of Manual Scavenging. Q7) Discuss the issues of Emotional intelligence in
(100 words/10 marks) following Cases:
a) Low sex ratio
Q4) (a) Discuss the interaction of public and private b) Red Tapism
ethics. How can they help each other to become a good c) Ad-hocism
family man and good administrator? Discuss some d) Tokenism towards women in society
innovative measures. Appeasement culture
(100 words/10 marks) (100 words/10 marks)

(b) Discuss the views of Rabindra Nath Tagore On Q8) Discuss the concept of “Natural Nation” of
Nationalism and Home Rule movement. Also evaluate its Aurobindo Ghosh and relate it with contemporary
relevant in todays condition. (100 words/10 marks) globalisation. (100 words/10 marks)

MTS GS Paper 4_2 Byju’s Classes: 9873643487

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 SECTION- B
Q9) You are a young IAS officer who has recently been
posted in a remote district. When you reach your posting
you find that the village has seen no development. The
villagers give no importance to education and most
children leave school to work with their parents. The
parents feel this is the best option for them. Since there
are very few students studying in the school the teacher
does not come regularly. you also notice that the school
is in a dilapidated condition. As an educated citizen you
feel everyone has a right to education and its benefits.
You have two options in front of you.
1. You can force all the children to attend school and
warn the parents that anyone forcing their child to
work will be severely punished.
2. You can request the villagers to send their children
regularly.
Discuss both options and suggest what steps you
would take to improve the situation?
(250 words/20 marks)
Q10) Ramesh is a studious boy who has spent the past
few months preparing for his MBA final exams. His
friend Jaideep is not very good at studies. Jaideep has
never scored; good marks despite trying his best. He is
very worried about what kind of job he will get when he
leaves the institute, It is very important for him to find a
well-paying job as his parents have taken a loan for his
studies. A day before the exam Jaideep finds out that the
exam paper is available for sale. He asks Ramesh to lend
him the money which he promises to repay later. Jaideep
is very happy as he feels now he will be able to score
good marks. Ramesh does not want to disappoint his
friend, at the same time he feels it would be wrong to
cheat.
Ramesh comes to you for advice. What advice will
you give him? (250 words/20 marks)
Q11) Suppose you have recently started working for a
real estate firm. Your firm has decided to build a new
residential complex with all kinds of modem amenities.
For this purpose your firm is planning to buy land from
the locals of a particular area. Through their contacts
the owners of the firm know that a new highway will
soon come up in this area, this is why they have
identified this particular locality for their upcoming
township. You are in charge of land procurement. You
have been told to offer a fixed price is to the land owners.
Most of the land owners agree to sell their land, however,
you realise that the price being offered to them is not a
fair price. Once the national highway is) announced the
land prices will shoot up. The firm will make; a tidy
profit by reselling parcels of land to other real estate
developers but the farmers will be left with no land, no
source of employment and a comparatively small amount
of money. There is nothing illegal in what the firm is
doing but do you think their behaviour is justified? Why
or why; not?
Examine both sides of the argument, also suggest what
measures can be undertaken to rectify the situation.
(250 words/20 marks)
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Q12) Your parents live alone in your ancestral village.
They are now very old and find it difficult to manage.
However due to emotional reasons they are not willing
to; leave their house. You worry about them a lot. Even
though they have a reliable servant, they are often on
their own for long times. In case of any emergency they
could face a very tough time. You feel that someone
should be living with them on a full time basis but it is
difficult to find anyone who will agree to live; in a village.
One day when you go to visit your parents you find a
small girl opening the door. Your mother tells you
happily that the little girl named Gudiya is the new frill
time servant. Her father is a driver and her mother is no
longer alive, so it is very convenient for them. The girl
appears to be 10-12 years old. You tell your mother that
it is illegal to employ a minor and the girl should be sent
home. However, your mother does not agree, more
surprisingly the little girl does not want to leave either.
You are faced with a peculiar dilemma. There are two
options in front of you.
(i) You can force the girl to go home and prevent her from
working in this house again, (ii) You can tell your
parents that employing a minor is an offense under law.
If they continue to employ her you will be forced to
inform the police.
Suggest any other options. Evaluate all options. What
option will you choose and why?
(250 words/20 marks)
Q13) Ravi is an honest and upright police officer. He
comes to you for advice about a peculiar situation he is
facing. For many days his men have been tracking some
criminals. Through intercepts of their conversations the
police have come to know that they are planning a major
terrorist attack. They have managed to arrest one of the
kingpins. Despite rigorous interrogation he has not
divulged any details. Ravi knows that there is very little
time left. Meanwhile there is another officer who is
known to push the law. He has been officially
reprimanded for his behaviour. He requests Ravi to let
him interrogate the prisoner for one hour in a closed
room. Ravi is afraid that he may use illegal 3rd degree
torture, but Ravi is desperate to get details as many lives
could be saved. What advice will you give him?
(250 words/20 marks)
Q14) Imagine you are a lawyer. One day a client hires
you for a civil case he is fighting. During The course of
your conversation the client tells you something which
leads you to believe that he may have committed a
crime. On further questioning you realise that your
client may be guilty in a; hit and run case which has
been in the news. The police have been unable to find
the culprit. However you have no: proof and whatever
information your client has let slip, is in his conversation
with you as his lawyer. This means it is falls under the
ambit of attorney client privilege, as such it is
information which you cannot disclose to anyone.
What action would you take in such a case?
(250 words/20 marks)
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Q1)(a) Discuss the issues of attitude in the success of Swatch Bharat Abhiyan.
Critically evaluate the steps taken by government to change the attitude towards
sanitation.
(100 words /10 marks)

Mains Test Series 3

(b) Attitude is more important than aptitude. Critically evaluate.
(100 words /10 marks)

Mains Test Series 4

Q2)(a) Differentiate between emotionally fool and emotionally intelligent. Discuss the
role of Emotional intelligence in ensuring true democracy.
(100 words /10 marks)

Mains Test Series 5

(b) What is the relation between Emotional Intelligence and Leadership.
(100 words /10 marks)

Mains Test Series 6

Q3)(a) What are the issues of attitude in the success of Mid Meal scheme. Critically
evaluate the steps taken by government.
(100 words /10 marks)

Mains Test Series 7

(b) What are the issues of attitude in the success of prohibition of Manual Scavenging.
(100 words /10 marks)

Mains Test Series 8

Q4)(a) Discuss the interaction of public and private ethics. How can they help each
other to become a good family man and good administrator? Discuss some innovative
measures.
(100 words /10 marks)

Mains Test Series 9

(b) Discuss the views of Rabindra Nath Tagore On Nationalism and Home Rule
movement. Also evaluate its relevant in todays condition.
(100 words /10 marks)

Mains Test Series 10

Q5) (a) At a meeting held last evening [August 11, Calcutta], Sir Rabindra Nath Tagore
read a paper in Bengali entitled the “Master’s Bill”. The Hon’ble Bhupendra Nath Basu
presided. Sir Rabindra Nath reviewed the political situation created by the Home Rule
agitation and the attitude of the Government towards it. He impressed upon the
audience that it would not do for the people of Bengal to cry for Self-Government if
they continue to be bound and led as they had been for ages past by false ideals of
society, religion and morality and sacrificed truth and right at the alter of those ideals.
Elaborate.
(100 words /10 marks)

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(b) Discuss the theory of “One civilization” given by Deen Dayal Upadhyaya.
(100 words /10 marks)

Mains Test Series 12

Q6) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya s philosophy was based on Dharam Rajya. Evaluate its
relevance in today’s condition.
(100 words/10 marks)

Mains Test Series 13

Q7) Discuss the issues of Emotional intelligence in following Cases:
a) Low sex ratio b) Red Tapism
c) Ad-hocism d) Tokenism towards women in society
Appeasement culture
(100 words /10 marks)

Mains Test Series 14

Q8) Discuss the concept of “Natural Nation” of Aurobindo Ghosh and relate it with
contemporary globalisation.
(100 words /10 marks)

Mains Test Series 15

 SECTION-B
In the following questions, carefully study the cases presented and then answer
the questions that follow.

Q9) You are a young IAS officer who has recently been posted in a remote district.
When you reach your posting you find that the village has seen no development. The
villagers give no importance to education and most children leave school to work with
their parents. The parents feel this is the best option for them. Since there are very
few students studying in the school the teacher does not come regularly. you also
notice that the school is in a dilapidated condition. As an educated citizen you feel
everyone has a right to education and its benefits. You have two options in front of
you.
1. You can force all the children to attend school and warn the parents that anyone
forcing their child to work will be severely punished.
2. You can request the villagers to send their children regularly.
Discuss both options and suggest what steps you would take to improve the
situation?
(250 words /20 marks)

Mains Test Series 16

Mains Test Series 17
Q10) Ramesh is a studious boy who has spent the past few months preparing for his
MBA final exams. His friend Jaideep is not very good at studies. Jaideep has never
scored; good marks despite trying his best. He is very worried about what kind of job
he will get when he leaves the institute, It is very important for him to find a well-
paying job as his parents have taken a loan for his studies. A day before the exam
Jaideep finds out that the exam paper is available for sale. He asks Ramesh to lend
him the money which he promises to repay later. Jaideep is very happy as he feels
now he will be able to score good marks. Ramesh does not want to disappoint his
friend, at the same time he feels it would be wrong to cheat.
Ramesh comes to you for advice. What advice will you give him?
(250 words /20 marks)

Mains Test Series 18

Mains Test Series 19
Mains Test Series 20
Q11) Suppose you have recently started working for a real estate firm. Your firm has
decided to build a new residential complex with all kinds of modem amenities. For this
purpose your firm is planning to buy land from the locals of a particular area.
Through their contacts the owners of the firm know that a new highway will soon
come up in this area, this is why they have identified this particular locality for their
upcoming township. You are in charge of land procurement. You have been told to
offer a fixed price is to the land owners. Most of the land owners agree to sell their
land, however, you realise that the price being offered to them is not a fair price. Once
the national highway is) announced the land prices will shoot up. The firm will make;
a tidy profit by reselling parcels of land to other real estate developers but the farmers
will be left with no land, no source of employment and a comparatively small amount
of money. There is nothing illegal in what the firm is doing but do you think their
behaviour is justified? Why or why; not?
Examine both sides of the argument, also suggest what measures can be undertaken
to rectify the situation.
(250 words /20 marks)

Mains Test Series 21

Mains Test Series 22
Q12) Your parents live alone in your ancestral village. They are now very old and find
it difficult to manage. However due to emotional reasons they are not willing to; leave
their house. You worry about them a lot. Even though they have a reliable servant,
they are often on their own for long times. In case of any emergency they could face a
very tough time. You feel that someone should be living with them on a full time basis
but it is difficult to find anyone who will agree to live; in a village. One day when you
go to visit your parents you find a small girl opening the door. Your mother tells you
happily that the little girl named Gudiya is the new frill time servant. Her father is a
driver and her mother is no longer alive, so it is very convenient for them. The girl
appears to be 10-12 years old. You tell your mother that it is illegal to employ a minor
and the girl should be sent home. However, your mother does not agree, more
surprisingly the little girl does not want to leave either. You are faced with a peculiar
dilemma. There are two options in front of you.
(i) You can force the girl to go home and prevent her from working in this house again,
(ii) You can tell your parents that employing a minor is an offense under law. If they
continue to employ her you will be forced to inform the police.
Suggest any other options. Evaluate all options. What option will you choose and
why? (250 words/20 marks)

Mains Test Series 23

Mains Test Series 24
Mains Test Series 25
Q13) Ravi is an honest and upright police officer. He comes to you for advice about a
peculiar situation he is facing. For many days his men have been tracking some
criminals. Through intercepts of their conversations the police have come to know that
they are planning a major terrorist attack. They have managed to arrest one of the
kingpins. Despite rigorous interrogation he has not divulged any details. Ravi knows
that there is very little time left. Meanwhile there is another officer who is known to
push the law. He has been officially reprimanded for his behaviour. He requests Ravi
to let him interrogate the prisoner for one hour in a closed room. Ravi is afraid that he
may use illegal 3rd degree torture, but Ravi is desperate to get details as many lives
could be saved. What advice will you give him?
(250 words/20 marks)

Mains Test Series 26

Mains Test Series 27
Q14) Imagine you are a lawyer. One day a client hires you for a civil case he is
fighting. During The course of your conversation the client tells you something which
leads you to believe that he may have committed a crime. On further questioning you
realise that your client may be guilty in a; hit and run case which has been in the
news. The police have been unable to find the culprit. However you have no: proof and
whatever information your client has let slip, is in his conversation with you as his
lawyer. This means it is falls under the ambit of attorney client privilege, as such it is
information which you cannot disclose to anyone.
What action would you take in such a case?
(250 words/20 marks)

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