definition - gs4

Question 1

Ethics

Answer 1

Ethics is a set of standards that a society places on itself, which helps to guide behavior, choices, and actions. It allows an individual to differentiate between right and wrong action and to choose the path of dharma in every condition.

Question 2

Values

Answer 2

Values are basic and fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate attitudes or actions. They help us determine what is important to us and guide judgment and behavior of a person or a group.

Question 3

Morality

Answer 3

Morality is a set of standards that an individual considers to be right, shaped by their belief system. It deals with individuals’ values and preferences regarding what is right or wrong.

Question 4

Integrity

Answer 4

Integrity means the ability of an individual to remain consistent and committed to their personal and professional values. It is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

Question 5

Responsibility

Answer 5

Responsibility is the moral obligation of an individual to behave with commitment and duty, coming from within.

Question 6

Accountability

Answer 6

Accountability is a formal responsibility based on possession, power, hierarchy, and laws, especially applied in the context of government and administration.

Question 7

Probity

Answer 7

Probity means being upright, active, disciplined, and adhering to civil service values. It encompasses integrity and honesty.

Question 8

Aptitude

Answer 8

Aptitude relates to a person’s future potential, dealing with their innate ability or capability, based on nature rather than nurture.

Question 9

Attitude

Answer 9

Attitude refers to a person’s orientation, feelings, and predisposition towards objects, whether living or non-living, and their reactions in favor of or against these objects.

Question 10

Impartiality

Answer 10

Impartiality is the principle of justice that decisions should be based on objective criteria rather than bias or prejudice.

Question 11

Non-partisanship

Answer 11

Non-partisanship means being neutral towards any political party, exhibiting political neutrality even if one has strong faith in any political thought.

Question 12

Emotional Intelligence

Answer 12

Emotional Intelligence is the ability to sense, understand, and effectively apply emotions as a source of human energy, information, connection, and influence.

Question 13

Character

Answer 13

Character is the quality of human values cultivated through life experiences. When values are practiced, they build character.

Question 14

Behavior

Answer 14

Behavior is the outer reflection of human character and conduct, which may be influenced by many factors such as situation, consequence, and uncertainty. Therefore, behavior may not always reflect true character and conduct.

Question 15

Cognition

Answer 15

Cognition means knowledge. Knowledge about objects helps in the formation of attitudes.

Question 16

Socialization

Answer 16

Socialization is the process of learning human behavior from social institutions, both formally and informally.

Question 17

Leadership

Answer 17

Leadership is the act of influencing others’ behavior through personality, views, and values.

Question 18

Empathy

Answer 18

Empathy is the ability to place oneself in another’s position to understand their feelings and experience their emotions.

Question 19

Tolerance

Answer 19

Tolerance is having a permissive or considerate attitude towards others’ feelings, views, values, culture, and tradition.

Question 20

Objectivity

Answer 20

Objectivity is the quality of being truthful, unbiased, impartial, and sticking to the facts beyond the influence of one’s feelings and prejudices.

Question 21

Social Influence

Answer 21

Social influence occurs when the emotions, opinions, or behavior of a person are affected by others in society.

Question 22

Persuasion

Answer 22

Persuasion is a form of social influence that involves changing the attitudes and beliefs of a target group in the intended direction, using various verbal and non-verbal communication methods.

Question 23

Conflict of Interest

Answer 23

Conflict of interest involves a situation where a public official’s private interests could improperly influence their official duties and responsibilities.

Question 24

Ethical Dilemma

Answer 24

An ethical dilemma is a situation where a person faces a decision that may or may not involve extreme guilt, with dilemmas ranging from moderate to extreme levels.

Question 25

Moral Realism

Answer 25

Moral realism follows the philosophy that power alone can establish peace and harmony in the world.

Question 26

Moral Idealism

Answer 26

Moral idealism asserts that values should dominate over money in relationships.

Question 27

Transparency

Answer 27

Transparency occurs when citizens have access to information about government decisions, including how, why, and what outcomes were achieved.

Question 28

Responsibility (Repeated)

Answer 28

Responsibility is the quality of an individual to satisfactorily perform their own duty as part of a particular group or organization.

Question 29

Courage of Conviction

Answer 29

Courage of conviction is the quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger or fear with self-possession, confidence, and resolution.