CSE · GS-4Official PYQ · CSE 2014 · Q4(a)Ethics · Moral Thinkers · 10 marks · 150 words
English
Which eminent personality has inspired you the most in the context of ethical conduct in life? Give the gist of his/her teachings. Giving specific examples, describe how you have been able to apply these teachings for your own ethical development.
हिन्दी
जीवन में नैतिक आचरण के सन्दर्भ में आपको किस विख्यात व्यक्तित्व ने सर्वाधिक प्रेरणा दी है? उसकी शिक्षाओं का सार प्रस्तुत कीजिए। विशिष्ट उदाहरण देते हुए वर्णन कीजिए कि आप अपने नैतिक विकास के लिए उन शिक्षाओं को किस प्रकार लागू कर पाए हैं।
Text taken verbatim from the commission's published question paper. Transcribed from UPSC’s question paper, CS(M) 2014 (English and Hindi). Source
Syllabus
Ethics · Moral Thinkers
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.
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