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Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude UPSC PYQ 2019

9 questions from the UPSC 2019 examination.

9 questions

1Mediummains10 marks
Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government; Right to Information; Codes of Ethics; Codes of Conduct; Citizen's Charters; Work culture; Quality of service delivery; Utilization of public funds; challenges of corruption

"Non-performance of duty by a public servant is a form of corruption". Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer. (150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2019_GSIV_Q2b-->

2Mediummains10 marks
Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance

What is meant by 'crisis of conscience'? How does it manifest itself in the public domain? (150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2019_GSIV_Q3b-->

3Mediummains10 marks
Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government; Right to Information; Codes of Ethics; Codes of Conduct; Citizen's Charters; Work culture; Quality of service delivery; Utilization of public funds; challenges of corruption

Effective utilization of public funds is crucial to meet development goals. Critically examine the reasons for under-utilization and mis-utilization of public funds and their implications. (150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2019_GS-IV_Q58-->

4Mediummains10 marks
Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government; Right to Information; Codes of Ethics; Codes of Conduct; Citizen's Charters; Work culture; Quality of service delivery; Utilization of public funds; challenges of corruption

What do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government. (150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2019_GSIV_Q5a-->

5Mediummains10 marks
Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government; Right to Information; Codes of Ethics; Codes of Conduct; Citizen's Charters; Work culture; Quality of service delivery; Utilization of public funds; challenges of corruption

Explain the basic principles of citizens charter movement and bring out its importance. (150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2019_GSIV_Q4a-->

6Mediummains10 marks
Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government; Right to Information; Codes of Ethics; Codes of Conduct; Citizen's Charters; Work culture; Quality of service delivery; Utilization of public funds; challenges of corruption

There is a view that the Official Secrets Act is an obstacle to the implementation of Right to Information Act. Do you agree with the view? Discuss. (150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2019_GS-IV_Q63-->

7Mediummains10 marks
Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships

What are the basic principles of public life? Illustrate any three of these with suitable examples. (150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2019_GS-IV_Q56-->

8Mediummains10 marks
Emotional intelligence - concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance

"Emotional Intelligence is the ability to make your emotions work for you instead of against you". Do you agree with this view? Discuss. (150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2019_GSIV_Q5b-->

9Mediummains10 marks
Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance

What is meant by the term 'constitutional morality'? How does one uphold constitutional morality? (150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2019_GSIV_Q3a-->

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