AIR 93 · CSE 2025 · GS4 · 21 pages

Aakriti: GS4 answer copy

10 answers by Aakriti, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1"Integrity is not merely adherence to rules but consistency between values, decisions and actions." Explain the statement with reference to ethical governance.10 marks
  2. Q2Emotional intelligence enables public servants to manage conflicts without compromising ethical standards. Discuss its relevance in administrative decision-making.10 marks
  3. Q3Explain the concept of 'ethical dilemma'. Why are ethical dilemmas particularly acute in public administration?10 marks
  4. Q4What is meant by probity in governance? Discuss its importance in public procurement and service delivery10 marks
  5. Q5(a)What do the following quotes mean to you in present context - a)"In matters of conscience, the law of the majority has no place" - Mahatma10 marks
  6. Q5(b)"The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be either good or evil." - Hannah Arendt10 marks
  7. Q5(c)"Freedom for the wolves, has often meant death to the sheep." - Isaiah Berlin10 marks
  8. Q6What is the relationship between attitude and behaviour? Examine how deep-seated social attitudes can limit the effectiveness of ethical laws and institutional reforms.10 marks
  9. Q7Discuss B.R. Ambedkar's conception of morality and social justice. How does it differ from mere legal equality?10 marks
  10. Q8"Corporate governance failures often reflect ethical deficits rather than regulatory gaps." Analyse this statement with reference to accountability and transparency.10 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 108 words written

"Integrity is not merely adherence to rules but consistency between values, decisions and actions." Explain the statement with reference to ethical governance.

Opening · a definition

Integrity is the uncompromising adherence to the highest standards of morality in governance. It lies at the core of ethical governance.

Integrity - not mere rule adherence

Body · points

(1) May lead to indifferent rule application

(2) Demonstrate arm chair bureaucracy -> away from context.

Integrity - consistency of values, decisions, actions

(1) Public welfare value ->

eg. Armstrong Pame's crowd funded road.

(2) Value for accountability -> eg. Manipur e-district portal

100 services available.

(3) Value for transparency eg. citizen report card (Bengaluru)

(4) Value for participatory

Close · a summary

governance eg. online or tele-RTI by Bihar.

Integrity promotes good governance, which in turn creates ethical governance leading to YOGAKSHEMA (public good)