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Teachings Of Great Leaders
Asked 7 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2014 · last asked 2025 · 70 total marks
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What are the major teachings of Mahavir? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.
2025GS-410 marks
What are the major teachings of Mahavir? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.
What were the major teachings of Guru Nanak? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.
2023GS-410 marks
What were the major teachings of Guru Nanak? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.
What are the main factors responsible for gender inequality in India ? Discuss the contribution of Savitribai Phule in this regard.
2020GS-410 marks
What are the main factors responsible for gender inequality in India ? Discuss the contribution of Savitribai Phule in this regard.
What teachings of Buddha are most relevant today and why? Discuss.
2020GS-410 marks
What teachings of Buddha are most relevant today and why? Discuss.
"Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them." \u2013 Napoleon Bonaparte. Stating examples mention the rulers (i) who have harmed society and country, (ii) who worked for the development of society and country.
2017GS-410 marks
"Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them." \u2013 Napoleon Bonaparte. Stating examples mention the rulers (i) who have harmed society and country, (ii) who worked for the development of society and country.
Discuss Mahatma Gandhi's concept of seven sins.
2016GS-410 marks
Discuss Mahatma Gandhi's concept of seven sins.
Which eminent personality has inspired you the most in the context of ethical conduct in life? Give the gist of his/her teachings giving specific examples, describe how you have been able to apply these teachings for your own ethical development.
2014GS-410 marks
Which eminent personality has inspired you the most in the context of ethical conduct in life? Give the gist of his/her teachings giving specific examples, describe how you have been able to apply these teachings for your own ethical development.