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Secularism is an ideology/doctrine which imply the separation of religion from the state.  This did not necessarily imply a hostile relationship between the two, only that both are exclusive. It also suggests freedom to the individual, It also opposes all such forms of inter-religious and  intra-religious domination.In India, secularism is popularly understood as the best philosophy …

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Secularism is an ideology/doctrine which imply the separation of religion from the state.  This did not necessarily imply a hostile relationship between the two, only that both are exclusive. It also suggests freedom to the individual, It also opposes all such forms of inter-religious and  intra-religious domination.In India, secularism is popularly understood as the best philosophy …

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What do each of the following quotations mean to you? [2019] “An unexamined life is not worth living”. – Socrates(150 words)  “A man is but a product of his thoughts. What he thinks he becomes.” – M.K. Gandhi(150 words)  “Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is …

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What do each of the following quotations mean to you? [2019] “An unexamined life is not worth living”. – Socrates(150 words)  “A man is but a product of his thoughts. What he thinks he becomes.” – M.K. Gandhi(150 words)  “Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is …

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Young people with ethical conduct are not willing to come forward to join active politics. Suggest steps to motivate them to come forward. 2017 In the context of defense services, ‘patriotism’ demands readiness to even lay down one’s life in protecting the nation. According to you, what does patriotism imply in everyday civil life? Explain …

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Young people with ethical conduct are not willing to come forward to join active politics. Suggest steps to motivate them to come forward. 2017 In the context of defense services, ‘patriotism’ demands readiness to even lay down one’s life in protecting the nation. According to you, what does patriotism imply in everyday civil life? Explain …

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The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss. 2017 Our attitudes towards life, work, other people and society are generally shaped unconsciously by the family and social surroundings in which we grow up. Some of these unconsciously acquired attitudes and values are often undesirable …

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The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss. 2017 Our attitudes towards life, work, other people and society are generally shaped unconsciously by the family and social surroundings in which we grow up. Some of these unconsciously acquired attitudes and values are often undesirable …

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What is meant by ‘crisis of conscience’? How does it manifest itself in the public domain? (150 words) [2019] “Emotional Intelligence is the ability to make your emotions work for you instead of against you”. Do you agree with this view? Discuss. (150 words) 2019 What does this quotations mean to you in the present context: …

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