Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behaviour in the public servants.
What the examiner wants
Describe: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behaviour in the public servants.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Public service values.
Demand-wise check
- 1Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant≈55 words
- 2Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behaviour in the public servants≈55 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Where marks usually go
- Writing generally about Public service values without directly resolving: “Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant.”
- Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behaviour in the public servants.”
Value addition
- Value–stakeholder–action triangle or ethics matrix
→ 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.