QUESTION 2(a)
GS4
10 marks
“Corruption is the manifestation of the failure of core values in the society.” In your opinion, what measures can be adopted to uplift the core values in the society?
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7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
Accept or qualify the claim that corruption reflects failed core values, then suggest measures to strengthen those values in society.
Suggest measuresAnswer exactly what the question asks.
Demand-wise check
- 1Interpret: corruption grows where honesty, empathy and civic sense are weak and tolerated≈30 words
- 2Brief qualification: weak institutions and incentives also matter, not values alone≈30 words
- 3Measures: family and school value education, role models, community and religious leaders, media≈30 words
- 4Institutional supports: transparency, citizen charters, social audit, swift punishment and rewards for honesty≈30 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Interpret quoteYour opinion with a qualificationMeasures at family, education, society, institution levelsConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Writing only about anti-corruption laws when the question asks about uplifting values
- No personal opinion although the question says 'in your opinion'
Draw this
- Concentric circles: family → school → community → workplace → state
Value addition
- Report2nd ARC 4th Report 'Ethics in Governance' stressed that corruption must be tackled by building a culture of integrity, not only by laws.Second Administrative Reforms Commission
- ThinkerAPJ Abdul Kalam: father, mother and teacher are the three key members who can make a society corruption-free.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
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