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Aparna recently landed a well-paying software job in a reputed company in Bangalore. She has an ambition to become a civil servant. She is working hard towards it. Recently she wrote the entrance for Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellowship (PMRDF) and got selected as its Fellow. Though she received better salary in the present job, she wanted to accept the PMRD Fellowship and work for it. She will be posted in a faraway state from her present location. The district where she will be posted is a sensitive region severely affected by Naxal problem. Few days ago, few civil servants and policemen were killed by Naxals in an ambush. Aparna’s parents do not want her to leave the present job. She thinks that this fellowship would equip her with skills needed to work as an IAS officer in case she gets selected in future. If you are in Aparna’s place, what decision will you take? Give reasons. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-

  • In the introduction briefly explain the situation in the question.
  • In the body, bring out the ethical dilemmas involved in the present case. Discuss the aspects of personal ambition, family needs and wishes; in what way they may not all is in alignment with each
    other. Explain the need to balance such a situation. Suggest how escaping from the situation may not be apt and that there needs to be a concrete decision with respect to the situation.
  • In the conclusion suggest a fair and balanced opinion.

Comments

16 responses to “Aparna recently landed a well-paying software job in a reputed company in Bangalore. She has an ambition to become a civil servant. She is working hard towards it. Recently she wrote the entrance for Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellowship (PMRDF) and got selected as its Fellow. Though she received better salary in the present job, she wanted to accept the PMRD Fellowship and work for it. She will be posted in a faraway state from her present location. The district where she will be posted is a sensitive region severely affected by Naxal problem. Few days ago, few civil servants and policemen were killed by Naxals in an ambush. Aparna’s parents do not want her to leave the present job. She thinks that this fellowship would equip her with skills needed to work as an IAS officer in case she gets selected in future. If you are in Aparna’s place, what decision will you take? Give reasons. 10 marks”

  1. Taran Avatar
    Taran

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Taran
      Lackluster introduction, briefly explain what the case study is all about.
      Then explain the ethical dilemma Aparna is going through.
      Follow a proper structure.
      Write the possible approaches then explain the best possible approach.
      Try to write crisp and concise.
      Work on content, read mentor’s comment before writing.
      In the conclusion suggest a fair and balanced opinion.
      Brainstorm before writing,
      Work hard,you will improve.3

  2. Parakh Sarda Avatar
    Parakh Sarda

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Parakh
      Case study is not about the gender-specific issue, instead it is about the ethical dilemma.
      Write the ethical issues involved in the case study.
      First write the possible approaches with their merits and demerits then explain what will you do in the given situation.
      Then conclude with the balanced approach.
      Write the importance of learning .
      Work on content.
      Avoid drawing a line in between of the paragraphs.
      Keep working hard, you will succeed.

  3. Uttam Kumar Avatar
    Uttam Kumar

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Uttam
      Write proper introduction,Briefly explain the situation in the question.
      Drop the plan of fellowship , not ‘for fellowship’, work on sentence formation.
      Before writing the steps, write the ethical issues involved in the case study.
      Explain briefly why will you choose the second approach.
      Then conclude.
      Work on writing language and improve handwriting.
      Ending with quote is appreciable.
      Persistence is the key to success,keep writing,you will succeed.

  4. Deepika Saini Avatar
    Deepika Saini

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Deepika
      Good introduction.
      In the ethical issues involved , write like this personal safety versus ambition, mention both sides.
      First explain the possible approach then write further.
      You have the balanced step really well.
      Content is good.
      Overall a decent answer.
      Keep writing !

  5. Chester Avatar
    Chester

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Chester
      First understand how to write these type of answers.
      First tell what the case study is all about, then mention the stakeholder involved if any, then write down the ethical issues involved.
      Write the possible approaches and give reasons for the approach you choose.
      Then conclude.
      Follow this structure for better marks.
      Work on basic grammar and sentence formation.
      Always try to end with some concluding remarks.
      Work hard,you will improve.

  6. Dakshina Moorthy Avatar
    Dakshina Moorthy

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Dakshina
      Your introduction should be your conclusion, in the introduction explain what the case study is all about.
      You have explained your course of action in a decent manner with proper reasoning.
      Good conclusion.
      Overall a good attempt.
      You have the potential of writing good answers, keep it up.

  7. NJ_00 Avatar
    NJ_00

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi NJ
      Good introduction.
      After writing the stakeholder involved, write the ethical issues involved in the case.
      Then mention the possible approaches, their merits and demerits .
      Then tell your course of action with proper reasoning.
      Follow a proper structure to fetch better marks.
      Do not directly write about the step you will take.
      Good conclusion.
      Work hard,you will succeed.

  8. Unnati Chauhan Avatar
    Unnati Chauhan

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Unnati
      Good introduction.
      Write the ethical issues involved in the case.
      You can write personal safety versus ambition, pursuing aspiration versus going against wishes of parents, issue pf loss of life etc.
      You have explained your course of action in a decent manner, thumbs up !
      Good conclusion.
      Work on handwriting.avoid scribbling.
      Avoid using short forms.
      Overall a good attempt,keep writing !