UKPSC 2016 Paper VII

Points to Remember: Attitude is a learned predisposition to respond consistently in a favorable or unfavorable manner with respect to a given object. Attitudes are composed of cognitive, affective, and behavioral components. Attitude change can occur through persuasion, cognitive dissonance, and social learning. Factors influencing attitude change include source credibility, message characteristics, and audience characteristics. … Read more What is ‘Attitude’? Explain changes in Attitude.

Points to Remember: Rules and regulations provide a framework for accountability and transparency. They ensure fairness and equity in the distribution of resources and opportunities. They promote predictability and stability in the socio-political environment. Effective enforcement is crucial for the success of any rule-based system. Introduction: Good governance is the process of making and implementing … Read more What is the importance of rules and regulations for good governance?

Points to Remember: The relationship between information sharing, public interest, and democracy. Benefits and drawbacks of information sharing. Mechanisms for ensuring responsible information sharing. The role of transparency and accountability. Introduction: The question of whether information sharing serves the public interest and its importance to democracy is central to the functioning of a healthy society. … Read more Does information sharing serve the public interest? Why is it an important feature of democracy?

Points to Remember: Corruption’s multifaceted impact on governance. Erosion of public trust and accountability. Obstruction of service delivery and economic development. Legal and ethical dimensions of combating corruption. Introduction: Positive governance, characterized by transparency, accountability, participation, and the rule of law, aims to serve the public interest effectively and efficiently. Corruption, conversely, is the abuse … Read more How does corruption hamper the basic aims of positive governance?

Points to Remember: Compassion as a core value in public service. Importance of empathy in effective governance. Addressing systemic inequalities and vulnerabilities. Promoting social justice and inclusive growth. Enhancing public trust and legitimacy. Introduction: The civil services, the backbone of any nation’s governance, are entrusted with the responsibility of serving the public. While efficiency and … Read more Why is there a need for compassion towards weaker sections in civil services?

Points to Remember: Definition and characteristics of a whistleblower. The crucial role whistleblowers play in maintaining transparency and accountability. Legal protections and challenges faced by whistleblowers. The impact of whistleblowing on organizations and society. Introduction: A whistleblower is an individual who exposes wrongdoing within an organization or government to the public or to higher authorities. … Read more What do you understand by ‘Whistle-blower’? What are the main functions of a `Whistle-blower’?

Points to Remember: Area of a rectangle = length × breadth Area of a circle = πr² (where r is the radius) The largest possible circle that can be cut from a rectangle has a diameter equal to the smaller dimension of the rectangle. Introduction: This question involves calculating the area of a rectangle and … Read more A rectangular sheet of cardboard has a length of 4 cm and a breadth of 2 cm. The largest possible circle is cut from this sheet. Find the area of the remaining portion of the sheet.

Points to Remember: Intuition’s role in ethical decision-making. Limitations and biases of intuition. Balancing intuition with reason and ethical frameworks. The importance of self-reflection and ethical development. Introduction: Ethical decision-making is a complex process often involving a blend of rational analysis, emotional responses, and personal experiences. While ethical frameworks like utilitarianism and deontology provide structured … Read more Explain ‘Intuition’ as a source of ethical guidance.

Points to Remember: Author of The Republic Main subject matter of The Republic Key themes and arguments within the book. Introduction: Plato’s The Republic is one of the most influential works in Western philosophy, written in the 4th century BC. While not a straightforward narrative, it’s a dialogue primarily featuring Socrates, Plato’s teacher, engaging in … Read more Who is the author of ‘The Republic’? What is the main subject matter of the book?

Points to Remember: The problem involves solving a system of two linear equations. We need to find the two numbers and then calculate their ratio. Introduction: This question is a simple algebra problem involving the solution of simultaneous linear equations. We are given that the sum of two unknown numbers is 40 and their difference … Read more The sum of two numbers is 40, and their difference is 4. Find the ratio of the two numbers.