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‘’To awaken the people, it is the women who must be awakened. Once she is on the move, the family moves, the village moves, the nation moves’’. – Jawahar Lal Nehru

Q3b. ‘’To awaken the people, it is the women who must be awakened. Once she is on the move, the family moves, the village moves, the nation moves’’. - Jawahar Lal Nehru (10m) Theory Introduction This quote is talking about...

In the context of work environment, differentiate between coercion and undue influence with suitable examples.

Q.2 (b) In the context of work environment, differentiate between coercion and undue influence with suitable examples. (10m) - Theory Introduction: A work environment is the setting, social aspects, and physical conditions in which an individual performs their job.  There...

International aid’ is an accepted form of helping ‘resource-challenged’ nations. Comment on ‘ethics in contemporary international aid’. Support your answer with suitable examples.

Q.1 (b) International aid' is an accepted form of helping 'resource-challenged' nations. Comment on 'ethics in contemporary international aid'. Support your answer with suitable examples. (10m) Theory Introduction The purpose of foreign aid is to improve economies and living conditions...

“Corruption is the manifestation of the failure of core values in the society.” In your opinion what measures can be adopted to uplift the core values in the society?

2(a) “Corruption is the manifestation of the failure of core values in the society.” In your opinion what measures can be adopted to uplift the core values in the society? (10m) Theory Introduction According to Transparency International, Corruption is the...

What do you understand by ‘moral integrity’ and ‘professional efficiency’ in the context of corporate governance in India? Illustrate with suitable examples.

Q.1 (a) What do you understand by ‘moral integrity’ and ‘professional efficiency’ in the context of corporate governance in India? Illustrate with suitable examples. (10m) Theory Introduction Corporate governance comprises the collection of procedures, traditions, regulations, legislation, and establishments that...

‘Probity is essential for an effective system of governance and socio-economic development.’ Discuss.

Q5(b). ‘Probity is essential for an effective system of governance and  socio-economic development.' Discuss. Introduction Effective system of governance and socio-economic development are intricately linked to each other in a developing and welfare state like India. Probity ensures that these...

Is conscience a more reliable guide when compared to laws, rules and regulations in the context of ethical decision making? Discuss.

Q.5 (a) Is conscience a more reliable guide when compared to laws, rules and regulations in the context of ethical decision making? Discuss. (10m) Theory Introduction:  Mahatma Gandhi once famously asserted, "There is a higher court than courts of justice,...

“What really matters for  success, character, happiness and lifelong achievements is a definite set of emotional skills – your EQ – not just purely cognitive abilities that are measured by conventional IQ tests. Do you agree with this view? Give reasons in support of your answer. (10m) Theory

Q4 (a). "What really matters for  success, character, happiness and lifelong achievements is a definite set of emotional skills - your EQ - not just purely cognitive abilities that are measured by conventional IQ tests. Do you agree with this...

What were the major teachings of Guru Nanak? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world

Q6(a). What were the major teachings of Guru Nanak? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world. (10m) - Theory Introduction Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion was a great poet, an eminent philosopher, a notable humanist, and a...

Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements.

Q11. Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements. (15m) Economy Introduction Structural unemployment is a category of  involuntary unemployment caused by differences between the...