QUESTION 1(a)
GS4
10 marks
Identify five ethical traits on which one can plot the performance of a civil servant. Justify their inclusion in the matrix.
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7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
Pick five ethical traits that can form a performance matrix for civil servants and justify each.
Identify + JustifyName the points precisely, then explain each briefly. Give reasons and evidence that support the statement.
Demand-wise check
- 1Integrity: honesty in use of power and money≈30 words
- 2Impartiality and non-partisanship: fair treatment, neutrality≈30 words
- 3Accountability and responsibility: owning decisions and outcomes≈30 words
- 4Empathy/compassion towards the weaker sections; dedication to public service. For each, say how it could be observed and measured≈30 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Why a matrixFive traits, each with justification and a measurable indicatorConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Naming traits without justifying their inclusion
- Not showing how each could be 'plotted' or measured
Draw this
- Matrix table: trait | why | indicator
Value addition
- ReformThe APAR (2014 format) grades integrity separately and allows 'doubtful integrity' entries with reasons.DoPT APAR guidelines
- FrameworkMission Karmayogi's competency framework (FRAC) lists behavioural competencies like ethics, empathy and accountability for each role.Capacity Building Commission
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Reviewed public-source references related to this PYQ. Same-syllabus references are labelled separately.
- Aakash Garg · AIR 5 · Page 7 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 3 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Vidushi Singh · AIR 13 · Page 5 ↗Same syllabus reference
- G Sanjana · AIR 55 · Page 3 ↗Same syllabus reference
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