QUESTION 1(b)
GS4
10 marks
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.
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150 words
What the examiner wants
List ten essential values for an effective public servant, then describe ways to prevent unethical behaviour.
Identify + DescribeName the points precisely, then explain each briefly. Give a clear, detailed account of the main features.
Demand-wise check
- 1Ten values: integrity, impartiality, objectivity, accountability, transparency, empathy, dedication, tolerance, courage of conviction, respect for the Constitution≈30 words
- 2Prevention (individual): training, mentoring, role models≈30 words
- 3Prevention (institutional): code of ethics, conflict-of-interest rules, RTI, social audit, whistleblower protection, vigilance, rotation in sensitive posts≈30 words
- 4Rewards for honesty and quick punishment for misconduct≈30 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Ten values in briefIndividual measuresInstitutional measuresConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Long explanations of each value, leaving no room for prevention measures
- Fewer than ten values
Draw this
- Two blocks: 10 values (list) | prevention tools
Value addition
- ReportThe draft Public Service Bill (2007) and 2nd ARC 4th Report listed core public service values such as allegiance to the Constitution, integrity, impartiality and accountability.Second Administrative Reforms Commission
- RuleCVC guidelines require rotation of officials in sensitive posts every 2–3 years to prevent vested interests.Central Vigilance 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 ↗Reviewed PYQ reference
- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 23 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Vidushi Singh · AIR 13 · Page 5 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 3 ↗Same syllabus reference
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