{"id":24929,"date":"2024-02-02T07:37:14","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T07:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=24929"},"modified":"2024-02-02T07:59:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T07:59:29","slug":"case-study-no-3-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-3-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Case Study No. 3 UPSC MAINS SOLVED PAPER GS 4 &#8211; 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A case study is a comprehensive and in-depth examination of a particular subject, often within its real-life context. It serves as a methodological tool to explore, analyze, and understand complex issues or phenomena, ranging from individual experiences to organizational challenges. Typically employed in various academic disciplines, business settings, and scientific research, a case study involves an extensive investigation that aims to provide a detailed account of the subject under scrutiny. By delving into the intricate details of a specific case, researchers can uncover valuable insights, draw conclusions, and offer practical solutions. This method offers a holistic approach, allowing for a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted factors influencing the subject, making it an invaluable tool for gaining knowledge and informing decision-making processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eadffb3ffad\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eadffb3ffad\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-3-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2016\/#Q11_Suppose_you_are_an_officer_in-charge_of_implementing_a_social_service_scheme_to_provide_support_to_old_and_destitute_women_An_old_and_illiterate_woman_comes_to_you_to_avail_the_benefits_of_the_scheme_However_she_has_no_documents_to_show_that_she_fulfils_the_eligibility-criteria_But_after_meeting_her_and_listening_to_her_you_feel_that_she_certainly_needs_support_Your_enquiries_also_show_that_she_is_really_destitute_and_living_in_a_pitiable_condition_You_are_in_a_dilemma_as_to_what_to_do_Putting_her_under_the_scheme_without_necessary_documents_would_clearly_be_a_violation_of_rules_But_denying_her_the_support_would_be_cruel_and_inhuman\" title=\"Q11. Suppose you are an officer in-charge of implementing a social service scheme to provide support to old and destitute women. An old and illiterate woman comes to you to avail the benefits of the scheme. However, she has no documents to show that she fulfils the eligibility-criteria. But after meeting her and listening to her you feel that she certainly needs support. Your enquiries also show that she is really destitute and living in a pitiable condition. You are in a dilemma as to what to do. Putting her under the scheme without necessary documents would clearly be a violation of rules. But denying her the support would be cruel and inhuman.&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Q11. Suppose you are an officer in-charge of implementing a social service scheme to provide support to old and destitute women. An old and illiterate woman comes to you to avail the benefits of the scheme. However, she has no documents to show that she fulfils the eligibility-criteria. But after meeting her and listening to her you feel that she certainly needs support. Your enquiries also show that she is really destitute and living in a pitiable condition. You are in a dilemma as to what to do. Putting her under the scheme without necessary documents would clearly be a violation of rules. But denying her the support would be cruel and inhuman.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-3-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2016\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-3-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2016\/#Stakeholders_involved_in_the_Case\" title=\"Stakeholders involved in the Case:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Stakeholders involved in the Case:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-3-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2016\/#My_course_of_action\" title=\"My course of action:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">My course of action:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-3-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2016\/#Reasons_for_my_action\" title=\"Reasons for my action:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Reasons for my action:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-3-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2016\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-3-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2016\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q11_Suppose_you_are_an_officer_in-charge_of_implementing_a_social_service_scheme_to_provide_support_to_old_and_destitute_women_An_old_and_illiterate_woman_comes_to_you_to_avail_the_benefits_of_the_scheme_However_she_has_no_documents_to_show_that_she_fulfils_the_eligibility-criteria_But_after_meeting_her_and_listening_to_her_you_feel_that_she_certainly_needs_support_Your_enquiries_also_show_that_she_is_really_destitute_and_living_in_a_pitiable_condition_You_are_in_a_dilemma_as_to_what_to_do_Putting_her_under_the_scheme_without_necessary_documents_would_clearly_be_a_violation_of_rules_But_denying_her_the_support_would_be_cruel_and_inhuman\"><\/span><strong>Q11. Suppose you are an officer in-charge of implementing a social service scheme to provide support to old and destitute women. An old and illiterate woman comes to you to avail the benefits of the scheme. However, she has no documents to show that she fulfils the eligibility-criteria. But after meeting her and listening to her you feel that she certainly needs support. Your enquiries also show that she is really destitute and living in a pitiable condition. You are in a dilemma as to what to do. Putting her under the scheme without necessary documents would clearly be a violation of rules. But denying her the support would be cruel and inhuman.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Can you think of a rational way to resolve this dilemma?<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Give your reasons for it.&nbsp;<\/strong> <strong>(250 Words, 20 Marks)<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> Case studies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The given case is an example of an ethical dilemma that a person faces between professional ethics and empathy towards others. You want to perform your duty honestly but sometimes cases arise that may force you to overcome rules and guidelines. In such times these moral dilemmas arise.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stakeholders_involved_in_the_Case\"><\/span><strong>Stakeholders involved in the Case:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I am the officer in charge of implementing a social service scheme.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>An old and illiterate woman.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_course_of_action\"><\/span><strong>My course of action:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The woman is old and illiterate, so just giving directions to complete the documents would not help her. I would ask a subordinate officer to help that woman in completing necessary documents, and providing benefits to her.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Though there may be some delays in completing the document so in this specific condition, I would write to my senior officer and ask permission for some discretionary powers so that I can provide immediate relief to old women.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This is the specific case that came into my knowledge but there may be lots of similar cases. To resolve these types of cases, I would inform the senior authorities and ask them to appoint a special officer that would look only at the problems related to old and illiterate people who are not able to complete their documents. A special desk in the office can be assigned to these types of cases.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_my_action\"><\/span><strong>Reasons for my action:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Humanity:<\/strong> Government schemes suffer with red tapism and unnecessary rules and regulations. But it does not mean that honest and needy individuals without necessary documents cannot live with dignity. The need to handle such extreme cases based on humanity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Professional Duty:<\/strong> My duty does not conclude within office, profession requires me to be ready to work even beyond the condition being legitimate and justifiable actions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Empathy:<\/strong> Every human has sympathy towards the emotions of other humans, especially towards the helpless. Empathy will allow us to overcome barriers and perform our duties that lie beyond our immediate control.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, balancing professional duty and human duty is the way. 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