{"id":26367,"date":"2024-02-09T05:56:35","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T05:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=26367"},"modified":"2024-02-09T05:56:38","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T05:56:38","slug":"upsc-2015-gs-4-solved-question-paper-q3-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-2015-gs-4-solved-question-paper-q3-a\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC &#8211; 2015 GS 4 Solved Question Paper &#8211; Q3 (A)"},"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>The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the apex recruiting body in India responsible for selecting candidates for various prestigious civil services positions. In 2015, the General Studies Paper 4, also known as the Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude paper, presented candidates with a challenging array of questions aimed at evaluating their ethical and moral reasoning, decision-making abilities, and overall aptitude. This paper, a critical component of the UPSC examination, tests not only the knowledge but also the character and judgment of aspiring civil servants. Let&#8217;s delve into the solved questions of the UPSC 2015 GS 4 paper to gain insight into the rigorous standards expected of future administrators and leaders in India.<\/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-69f2b353b3d8e\" 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-69f2b353b3d8e\"  \/><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\/upsc-2015-gs-4-solved-question-paper-q3-a\/#Q3_a_%E2%80%9CA_mere_compliance_with_law_is_not_enough_the_public_servant_also_has_to_have_a_well_developed_sensibility_to_ethical_issues_for_effective_discharge_of_duties%E2%80%9D_Do_you_agree_Explain_with_the_help_of_two_examples_where_i_an_act_is_ethically_right_but_not_legally_and_ii_an_act_is_legally_right_but_not_ethically_150_Words_10_Marks\" title=\"Q3. (a) \u201cA mere compliance with law is not enough, the public servant also has to have a well developed sensibility to ethical issues for effective discharge of duties\u201d Do you agree? Explain with the help of two examples where (i) an act is ethically right, but not legally and (ii) an act is legally right, but not ethically. (150 Words, 10 Marks)&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Q3. (a) \u201cA mere compliance with law is not enough, the public servant also has to have a well developed sensibility to ethical issues for effective discharge of duties\u201d Do you agree? Explain with the help of two examples where (i) an act is ethically right, but not legally and (ii) an act is legally right, but not ethically. (150 Words, 10 Marks)&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\/upsc-2015-gs-4-solved-question-paper-q3-a\/#Decoding_the_Question\" title=\"Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-2015-gs-4-solved-question-paper-q3-a\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-2015-gs-4-solved-question-paper-q3-a\/#i_An_act_is_ethically_right_but_not_legally\" title=\"(i) An act is ethically right, but not legally:\">(i) An act is ethically right, but not legally:<\/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\/upsc-2015-gs-4-solved-question-paper-q3-a\/#ii_An_act_is_legally_right_but_not_ethically\" title=\"(ii) An act is legally right, but not ethically:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">(ii) An act is legally right, but not ethically:&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\/upsc-2015-gs-4-solved-question-paper-q3-a\/#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\/upsc-2015-gs-4-solved-question-paper-q3-a\/#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=\"Q3_a_%E2%80%9CA_mere_compliance_with_law_is_not_enough_the_public_servant_also_has_to_have_a_well_developed_sensibility_to_ethical_issues_for_effective_discharge_of_duties%E2%80%9D_Do_you_agree_Explain_with_the_help_of_two_examples_where_i_an_act_is_ethically_right_but_not_legally_and_ii_an_act_is_legally_right_but_not_ethically_150_Words_10_Marks\"><\/span><strong>Q3. (a) \u201cA mere compliance with law is not enough, the public servant also has to have a well developed sensibility to ethical issues for effective discharge of duties\u201d Do you agree? Explain with the help of two examples where (i) an act is ethically right, but not legally and (ii) an act is legally right, but not ethically. (150 Words, 10 Marks)<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags: <\/strong>Public\/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In the Intro, try to justify well developed sensibility of a public servant for the effective discharge of duties.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In Body,<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Explain the different facets of the relationship between law and ethics with the help of examples.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>In\u00a0 Conclusion, try to suggest measures to ensure the<\/strong> <strong>effective discharge of duties on the part of the Public Servant.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-gs-integrated-course?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Integrated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42401 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-585x137.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><\/figure>\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>A well-developed sensibility to ethical issues is required by Civil Servants for effective discharge of their duties. A civil servant is required to have ethical literacy, ethical competence and moral reasoning abilities which are significant due to following<strong> reasons:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Better policy formulation and implementation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>A better interpretation of law and its enforcement.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Bridging the gap between people and administration.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Ethics to fill the vacuum which is left by law.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Greater understanding of the needs of people.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Effective and holistic approach towards problem solving.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Optimum utilization of resources available.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, both compliance with law and ethics are required for a civil servant. However there may be&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>situations when only one of them is fulfilled.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i_An_act_is_ethically_right_but_not_legally\"><\/span><strong>(i) An act is ethically right, but not legally:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Abortion maybe considered legally wrong but a rape victim may be allowed such an act under ethical grounds. A person who does this is acting ethically but illegally.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ii_An_act_is_legally_right_but_not_ethically\"><\/span><strong>(ii) An act is legally right, but not ethically:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The implementation of the Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act has led to internal displacement of indigenous people for development which can be legally correct but ethically doesn&#8217;t stand on sound ground with respect to&nbsp; the people displaced.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Legally it may be a right action for army personnel to conduct raids and even killing a suspect in states where AFSPA is applicable for national security. But ethically killing is wrong because it is depriving the citizens of their basic human rights, including their right to get justice and right to life from the court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, for a public servant to perform his duties to a society in an efficient manner, it is better to have laws flexible enough to accommodate the ethical actions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><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\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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