Part of the General Studies-IV question bank for OPSC (OAS) Mains.
A comprehensive, topic-wise practice set of 5 questions on Human Values from Leaders, Reformers & Administrators for OPSC (OAS) Mains General Studies-IV. 2 of them have been set in an actual paper — the years and exams are printed against each (2023, 2014). The rest are practice questions on the same syllabus points.
Previous year questions
| No. | Question | Asked in |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das was a social reformist who personified morality, tradition and modernity with emotional intelligence. Explain. | OPSC OAS Mains 2023 20 marks |
| 2 | Which eminent personality has inspired you the most in the context of ethical conduct in life? Give the gist of his/her teachings, describe how you have applied these teachings. | UPSC Mains GS-IV 2014 10 marks |
Practice questions
| No. | Question | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Which eminent personality has influenced your moral view the most? List his/her moral values and discuss how you will apply them as a public servant. | — |
| 4 | Discuss the moral values exemplified by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in his role as the first Home Minister of Independent India. How can these values guide modern administrators? | — |
| 5 | Evaluate the reformative administration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Home Minister of Independent India, highlighting his moral integrity, attitudes and aptitudes with suitable instances. | — |