QUESTION 5(b)
GS4
10 marks
Probity is essential for an effective system of governance and socio-economic development. Discuss
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150 words
What the examiner wants
Discuss why probity (integrity, uprightness beyond mere legality) is essential for effective governance and socio-economic development.
DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.
Demand-wise check
- 1Define probity: adherence to the highest standards of honesty and integrity≈30 words
- 2Link to governance: trust, compliance, effective delivery, less leakage≈30 words
- 3Link to development: investment climate, efficient spending, social cohesion≈30 words
- 4Ways to ensure probity: codes of conduct, RTI, Lokpal, e-governance, protection of whistleblowers≈30 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
DefinitionRole in governanceRole in developmentMeasuresConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Writing only about corruption
- Covering governance but leaving out socio-economic development
Draw this
- Flow: probity → trust → efficient delivery → development
Value addition
- LawLokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 created an independent anti-corruption ombudsman.Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013
- ExampleDirect Benefit Transfer reduced leakages by removing fake and duplicate beneficiaries.DBT Mission, Government of India
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Reviewed public-source references related to this PYQ. Same-syllabus references are labelled separately.
- Divya Mishra · Page 21 ↗Reviewed PYQ reference
- Karishma Nair · Page 21 ↗Reviewed PYQ reference
- Astha · Page 25 ↗Reviewed PYQ reference
- Vidushi Singh · AIR 13 · Page 5 ↗Same syllabus reference
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