Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service

2017 · Q210 marks150 words

Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service: (a) Transparency (b) Accountability (c) Fairness and justice (d) Courage of conviction (e) Spirit of service

2017 · Q4 (a)10 marks150 words

One of the tests of integrity is complete refusal to be compromised. Explain with reference to a real life example.

2018 · Q1 (a)10 marks150 words

State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance.

2021 · Q1 (a)10 marks150 words

Identify five ethical traits on which one can plot the performance of a civil servant. Justify their inclusion in the matrix.

2021 · Q1 (b)10 marks150 words

Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behaviour in the public servants.

2021 · Q5 (b)10 marks150 words

Should impartial and being non-partisan be considered as indispensable qualities to make a successful civil servant? Discuss with illustrations.

2021 · Q6 (b)10 marks150 words

"Integrity is a value that empowers the human being." Justify with suitable illustration.

2022 · Q1 (b)10 marks150 words

Apart from intellectual competency and moral qualities, empathy and compassion are some of the other vital attributes that facilitate the civil servants to be more competent in tackling the crucial issues or taking critical decisions. Explain with suitable illustrations.

2025 · Q5 (a)10 marks150 words

"One who is devoted to one's duty attains highest perfection in life." Analyse this statement with reference to sense of responsibility and personal fulfilment as a civil servant.

2026 · Q4 (b)10 marks150 words

Efficiency is doing things right, while effectiveness is doing the right thing. How do you strike a balance between the two to enhance productivity?