Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships.
7. Analyse the ethical issues associated with enforcing a blanket bank on the consumption of liquor. Is a total ban justified? (150 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the ethical issues in banning liquor.
Directive:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving the rationale behind blanket ban on liquor.
Body:
Write about the various ethical issues in the ban on liquor – enforcing morality, preventing crimes, saving lives etc.
Next, analyse the pros and cons of a total ban on liquor.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving your view regarding the justification on the total ban on liquor.