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QUESTION 2(a)
GS4
10 marks

Effective utilization of public funds is crucial to meet development goals. Critically examine the reasons for under-utilization and mis-utilization of public funds and their implications.

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150 words

What the examiner wants

Critically examine: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Effective utilization of public funds is crucial to meet development goals. Critically examine the reasons for under-utilization and mis-utilization of public funds and their implications.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Utilization & Misallocation.

Critically examineWeigh the strengths and the weaknesses, then give a balanced verdict.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Effective utilization of public funds is crucial to meet development goals≈55 words
  2. 2Critically examine the reasons for under-utilization and mis-utilization of public funds and their implications≈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 Utilization & Misallocation without directly resolving: “Effective utilization of public funds is crucial to meet development goals.”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Critically examine the reasons for under-utilization and mis-utilization of public funds and their implications.”

Value addition

  • Value–stakeholder–action triangle or ethics matrix
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

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