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.
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7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
Name three universal civil service values and show why each matters.
State + Bring outMake the main points or contrast clear with examples.
Demand-wise check
- 1Choose three clearly, e.g. integrity, impartiality (objectivity) and accountability, or empathy/service in place of one≈30 words
- 2Why universal: hold across countries, cultures and regimes; rooted in public trust≈30 words
- 3Importance of each with an Indian administrative example (e.g. impartial election duty, honest procurement, answering to RTI and audit)≈30 words
- 4Link to Indian codes: AIS Conduct Rules values≈30 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Three values namedMeaning and importance of each with an exampleWhy universalConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Listing six or seven values instead of three
- Defining values without showing their importance in administration
Draw this
- Three pillars (integrity, impartiality, accountability) holding up 'public trust'
Value addition
- RuleThe 2014 amendment to the AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1968 added Rule 3(1A) listing values such as integrity, impartiality, accountability and transparency.DoPT, 2014
- ReportNolan Committee (UK, 1995) set out seven principles of public life, now used worldwide.Committee on Standards in Public Life
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Reviewed public-source references related to this PYQ. Same-syllabus references are labelled separately.
- G Sanjana · AIR 55 · Page 3 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Aakash Garg · AIR 5 · Page 7 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 23 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 3 ↗Same syllabus reference
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