UPSC Mains Question Paper

The UPSC GS 4 paper serves as a crucial benchmark for selecting individuals who possess not only the knowledge but also the ethical fortitude necessary to serve the nation with honesty, fairness, and dedication.

UPSC – 2020 GS 4 Solved Question Paper – Case Study 2

UPSC – 2020 GS 4 Solved Question Paper – Case Study 1

What do the following quotations mean to you? “A system of morality which is based on relative emotional values is a mere illusion, a thoroughly vulgar conception which has nothing sound in it and nothing true.”-Socrates (150 Words, 10 Marks)

What do the following quotations mean to you? “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”-Mahatma Gandhi (150 Words, 10 Marks)

What do the following quotations mean to you? “Condemn none: if you stretch out a helping hand, do so. If not, fold your hands, bless brothers, and let them go their own way.”- Swami Vivekananda. (150 Words, 10 Marks)

‘The current internet expansion has instilled a different set of cultural values which are often in conflict with traditional values.’ Discuss. (150 Words, 10 Marks)

What are the main factors responsible for gender inequality in India? Discuss the contribution of Savitribai Phule in this regard? (150 Words, 10 Marks)

A positive attitude is considered to be an essential characteristic of a civil servant who is often required to function under extreme stress. What contributes to a positive attitude in a person? (150 Words, 10 Marks)

Distinguish between laws and rules. Discuss the role of ethics in formulating them. (150 Words, 10 Marks)

‘The will to power exists, but it can be tamed and be guided by rationality and principles of moral duty’. Examine this statement in the context of international relations. (150 Words, 10 Marks)