Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 137 words written
Opening
Under the social contract theory, state is responsible for Yogashema (prosperity of people) in return for taxation.
Body · points
Civil servants → giving it back
Trusteeship :- Civil servants are the trustees of society's wealth and nation's resources, they are duty bound to ensure sarvodaya → welfare of all.
Accountability :- people are sovereign ('We the people' in preamble) and civil servants are there for service i.e Daridra Narayan sewa.
Leadership :- through innovative ideas and vision, civil servants provide vision to society.
e.g. IAS Parameshwaran Iyer work for Swatchh Bharat Mission.
- Role models :- people follow the acts of these in power.
e.g. TN Sheshan work as Election Commissioner increased credibility of EC → higher voter turnout.
Close · a way forward
Civil servant should be guided by Gandhi's Talisman → helping the poorest man while discharging their duties.