QUESTION 8
GS2
10 marks
The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss.
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7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
Discuss why democratic governance requires the public to see civil servants as honest and committed, and how to build that perception.
DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.
Demand-wise check
- 1Why: legitimacy, trust, compliance, responsiveness≈35 words
- 2Threats: corruption, politicisation, delays, poor grievance redress≈35 words
- 3Measures: conduct rules, Lokpal, RTI, citizen charters, social audit, Mission Karmayogi≈35 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Why perception mattersThreatsMeasuresConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Writing a GS4 values essay without governance mechanisms
- No institution named
Draw this
- Trust cycle diagram
Value addition
- Report2nd ARC 4th Report 'Ethics in Governance' recommended a code of ethics for civil servants.Second Administrative Reforms Commission
- LawThe Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 created an ombudsman for complaints against public servants.Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013
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Reviewed public-source references related to this PYQ. Same-syllabus references are labelled separately.
- Ankita Patil · Page 44 ↗Reviewed PYQ reference
- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 41 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Aditya Srivastava · AIR 1 · Page 32 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 13 ↗Same syllabus reference
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