Ethics, Politics and Governance — DU B.A. (Hons.) Political Science Previous Year Question Papers

1. Define ethics. Examine the role of ethical reasoning in shaping political actions. 2. Critically evaluate the relationship between rationality and objectivity in ethics. 3. Discuss the differences between consequentialist and deontological approaches to ethics. Which one is more suitable for governance? 4. Analyze ethical concerns related to food security and freedom in contemporary societies. 5. What do you understand by the 'Right to Food'? Discuss it in the light of capability approach. 6. Do you think affluent nations have moral obligations towards poorer countries? Give reasons for your answer. 7. Examine the ethical implications of corruption in governance. 8. Critically analyze the relationship between free speech and democracy. 9. Assess whether social media strengthens or weakens ethical discourse in public life. 10. Write short notes on Any Two of the following : (a) Digital surveillance and privacy (b) Artificial Intelligence and ethical neutrality (c) Transhumanism and human values (d) Technology and autonomy