Q. Consider the following statements regarding ethical governance during public protests:
1.Maintaining public order does not absolve the State of its responsibility to protect human dignity.
2.In dealing with public protests, dialogue and negotiation should generally be preferred before coercive measures, wherever circumstances permit.
3.Since public order is primarily a legal concern, values such as empathy and emotional intelligence have limited relevance in administrative decision-making during protests.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Ethical governance requires balancing public order with human dignity rather than treating them as mutually exclusive.
- Statement 2 is correct: The material emphasises communication, negotiation, persuasion and patience, with dialogue being exhausted wherever circumstances permit before coercive measures are considered.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Empathy, restraint, proportionality and emotional intelligence are important ethical considerations in handling public protests and maintaining public trust.
Source– MISC
