Mains Answer Writing - 4 Oct, 2026
GS4
Ethics: Theory
10 marks
“Means are after all everything. As the means, so the end.” - Mahatma Gandhi
What does this quote mean to you? Explain its relevance in public administration.
Tips for your answer
- The ethical quality of a decision depends on both its objective and the process used to achieve it.
- Gandhian ethics rejects the idea that a desirable end can automatically justify unethical means.
- Do not explain Gandhi’s philosophy generally; apply the quote specifically to ethical dilemmas in public administration.
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