UPSC Mains 2025 · GS IV · Q1(b) · 10 marks · 150 words

“Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment but a product of civil education and adherance of the rule of law.” Examine the significance of constitutional morality for public servant highlighting the role in promoting good governance and ensuring accountability in public administration.

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“संवैधानिक नैतिकता कोई स्वाभाविक मनोभाव नहीं है, बल्कि नागरिक शिक्षा और कानून के शासन के पालन का परिणाम है ।” सिविल सेवक के लिए संवैधानिक नैतिकता का परीक्षण करते हुए लोक प्रशासन में सुशासन को बढ़ावा देने और जवाबदेही सुनिश्चित करने में इसकी भूमिका पर प्रकाश डालिए ।

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “In public services, different situations account for different approaches while ensuring coherence with ethical governance and constitutional morality.”

Priyanshu AgrawalAIR 442 · CSE 2023 · 143 wordsTheir whole copy

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In strong framework :-

Body · points

  1. Use of different philosophy

a) Utilitarianism Eg:- During disaster management for providing safety through rehabilitation

b) Deontological Eg:- Showcase micro-accountability

c) Teleological Eg:- Fulfilling code of conduct and ensure impartiality and objectivity

d) Virtue based approach Eg:- Aristotle Golden mean to resolve dilemma

In my accordance, best fit philosophy:-

i) Rawls, veil of ignorance

a) Ensure integrity even at adversity like IAS Durga Shakti Nagpal to stand against sand mafia

b) It helps to detach self and see toward ethical responsibility. Eg:- K K Shah by serving on ground during Kutch earthquake

c) Helps in ensuring perseverance and fortitude like IPS Kiran Bedi to account for prison reforms

d) It helps to showcase sense of determination and tolerance. Eg:- IAS Satish Kumar to resolve communal riots

Close · a summary

Thus as civil servants having flexible approach holds key for good governance.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025, General Studies Paper IV, Q1(b). The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.