UPSC IAS Mains 2023 General Studies 4 (Paper 5) Question Paper; Download PDF

UPSC Mains 2023 Question Paper for General Studies IV (Paper 5) is available to download in PDF Format. The exam was conducted on September 17, 2023 by UPSC in the Afternoon session: 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM. Check UPSC IAS 2023 Question Papers. This Paper comprises 20 questions which are 250 marks.The duration of the exam is 3 hours.

UPSC Mains 2023 Question Papers

Q1 (A) What do you understand by 'moral integrity' and 'professional efficiency' in the context of corporate governance in India ? Illustrate with suitable examples.

Q1 (B) International aid' is an accepted form of helping 'resource-challenged' nations. Comment on 'ethics in contemporary international aid'. Support your answer with suitable examples.

Q2 (A) "Corruption is the manifestation of the failure of core values in the society." In your opinion, what measures can be adopted to uplift the core values in the society?

Q2 (B) In the context of work environment, differentiate between 'coercion' and 'undue influence' with suitable examples.

Q3 (A) Given below is a quotation of a great thinker. What does this quotation convey to you in the present context? ""The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer."" - Mahatma Gandhi

Q3 (B) Given below is a quotation of a great thinker. What does this quotation convey to you in the present context? To awaken the people, it is the women who must be awakened. Once she is on the move, the family moves, the village moves, the nation moves."" - Jawaharlal Nehru

Q3 (C) Given below is a quotation of a great thinker. What does this quotation convey to you in the present context? ""Do not hate anybody, because that hatred that comes out from you must, in the long run, come back to you. If you love, that love will come back to you, completing the circle."" - Swami Vivekananda""

Q4 (A) "What really matters for success, character, happiness and lifelong achievements is a definite set of emotional skills - your EQ - not just purely cognitive abilities that are measured by conventional IQ tests." Do you agree with this view ? Give reasons in support of your answer.

Q4 (B) Differentiate 'moral intuition' from 'moral reasoning' with suitable examples.

Q5 (A) Is conscience a more reliable guide when compared to laws, rules and regulations in the context of ethical decision-making? Discuss.

Q5 (B) Probity is essential for an effective system of governance and socio-economic development.' Discuss.

Q6 (A) What were the major teachings of Guru Nanak? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.

Q6 (B) Explain the term social capital. How does it enhance good governance?

Q7 (A) What are the ethical issues involved?

Q7 (B) Evaluate the behaviour of the bank manager from an ethical point of view.

Q7 (C) How would you react to the situation?

Q8 (A) What are the ethical issues involved in this case?

Q8 (B) Evaluate the options available to you, being District Magistrate of the area.

Q9 (A) Discuss the ethical issues involved in this case.

Q9 (B) Briefly describe at least four laws that have been enacted by the Government with respect to providing a healthy, safe and equitable working environment for women.

Q9 (C) Imagine you are in a similar situation. What suggestions would you make to mitigate such working conditions?

Q10 (A) As a conscientious civil servant, evaluate the options available to Vinod.

Q10 (B) In the light of the above case, comment upon the ethical issues that may arise due to the politicization of bureaucracy.

Q11 (A) What are the ethical issues involved in the above case?

Q11 (B) What are the options available to you in order to complete the project as well as to retain Seema in the organization?

Q11 (C) What would be your response to Seema's predicament? What measures would you institute to prevent such occurrences from happening in your organization?

Q12 (A) Based on the above case study, discuss the ethical issues involved in the use of social media.

Q12 (B) Discuss the pros and cons of using social media by you to put across the facts to counter the fake propaganda against your family.

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