VAJIRAM & RAVI

MAINS SUPPORT PROGRAM 2023

GENERAL STUDIES Subjective

Assessment Test - 17
(Ethics - Governance)

Time allowed: 90 minutes Maximum Marks: 120

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Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions:
There are TEN questions printed in ENGLISH. All the questions are compulsory.
The number of marks carried by a question/ part is indicated against it. Word limit in questions, wherever
specified, should be adhered to. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer
Booklet must be clearly struck off.

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Q1 (a) /10 Q4 (a) /10
(b) /10 (b) /10
Q2 (a) /10 Q5 (a) /10
(b) /10 (b) /10
Q3 (a) /10 Q6 (a) /10
(b) /10 (b) /10

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(Answer questions in NOT MORE than the word limit specified for each in
the parenthesis. Content of the answer is more important than its length.)

1. (a) “Recognised Probity is the Surest of all Oaths”, What do you understand by the
term Probity? Explaining its significance in governance, bring out steps that can be
taken in instill the virtue of probity in young public servants.
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(b) What ethical principles should guide public policy decisions on environmental
issues, and how can these principles be incorporated into the decision-making
process to ensure sustainable and equitable outcomes? (10 marks, 150 words)

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2. (a) Corporates are perpetually caught in the dilemma of Profit Vs Larger Good,
however if analysed carefully majority of this is misplaced. Do you agree? Suggest
an ethical framework to overcome this dilemma. (10 marks, 150 words)

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(b) International funding is crucial for the rapid growth of developing and underdeveloped
nations, but it comes with its own threats. Examine the ethical issues involved in
such funding. Also, suggest a functional ethical framework to make such funding
more sustainable. (10 marks, 150 words)

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3. What does the following quotation mean to you.

(a) “Corruption comes from the never-ending greed. The fight for corruption-free
ethical society will have to be fought against this greed and replace it with ‘what can
I give’ spirit.” – Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. (10 marks, 150 words)

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(b) “There is a higher court than courts of justice and that is the court of conscience”.
(10 marks, 150 words)

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4. (a) Corporate governance is about promoting corporate fairness, transparency and

accountability. In light of the above statement, state the need and scope of corporate
governance. (10 marks, 150 words)

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(b) The Right to Information (RTI) Act has been a revolutionary tool in empowering
citizens to access information from the government. However, the success of the
Act does not solely depend on the disclosure by the government but also on the
quality of citizen participation. Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)

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5. (a) Social accountability is considered a more effective mechanism than the

conventional methods of extracting accountability. Do you agree? Justify.
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(b) There is a view that Citizen Charter has failed to achieve their intended objectives.
Lack of awareness among the public, outdated information and no legal enforcement
are cited as reasons for the failure of citizen charters in India. Discuss.
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6. (a) In a positive work culture, employees are motivated, engaged, and feel valued.
This creates a sense of ownership, which in turn leads to greater productivity,
creativity, and a sense of fulfilment. Illustrate by giving suitable examples.
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(b) The involvement of civil societies and participation of the people are key tools for
transparent service delivery. Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)

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