QUESTION 1(a)
GS4
10 marks
State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance.
WRITE IN
7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
Bring out: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Foundational Values in civil service.
Bring outAnswer exactly what the question asks.
Demand-wise check
- 1State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services≈55 words
- 2bring out their importance≈55 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Interpret the concept/quotationExplain the ethical reasoningUse contrasting examplesConnect to public-service conductBalanced conclusion
Where marks usually go
- Writing generally about Foundational Values in civil service without directly resolving: “State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services”
- Under-developing the second scoring limb: “bring out their importance.”
Value addition
- Small labelled map/flow diagram showing the spatial relationship central to the question
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Official source anchors
These are authoritative sources selected for this exact PYQ. Where a card is an official-domain anchor rather than a fact-level citation, verify the precise provision, definition or data point on the linked source before using it.
Next: plan for one minute, write it in 7 minutes, then get it checked.