UPSC Mains 2021 · GS IV · Q6(b) · 10 marks · 150 words

“Integrity is a value that empowers the human being.” Justify with suitable illustration.

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “Integrity involves standing up for what you believe is right, even in the face of adversity. Illustrate with examples.”

Harshvardhan Ashok Tidke128 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a quotation

Integrity, is standing up for what you believe in, regardless of scrutiny. - CS lewis.

Integrity, Adversity and moral fortitude

Integrity → Adherence to highest standards of ethical conduct, Honesty, Accountability, transparency etc, regardless of time/ situation etc.

Body · points and prose

(1) Adversity → test of integrity is refusal to be compromised.

(1.1) TN seshan brought election reforms regardless of opposition by political parties, never gave up despite adversity.

1.2 S.R.Sankaran worked for bonded labour, was once kidnapped by mafia, yet continued despite adversity.

2 Moral fortitude ↳ standing up for belief. 2.1 IES Satyendra Dubey, paid with his life for standing against corruption. 2.2 Lal Bahadur Shastri resigned as Railway minister.

Diagram

- Other aspects of integrity - Leads to public trust (e.g. A. Peme & people road) - public participation in campaign (e.g. P. Modi clean self)

Close · a summary

Inspires others to act (e.g. Tukaram Ombale an inspiration to many).

Thus Integrity is the greatest virtue of all.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2021, General Studies Paper IV, Q6(b). The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.