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Foundational Values
Asked 6 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2013 · last asked 2021 · 60 total marks
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Identify five ethical traits on which one can plot the performance of a civil servant. Justify their inclusion in the matrix.
2021GS-410 marks
Identify five ethical traits on which one can plot the performance of a civil servant. Justify their inclusion in the matrix.
Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behaviour in public servants.
2021GS-410 marks
Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behaviour in public servants.
What do you understand by the term 'public servant'? Reflect on the expected role of a public servant.
2019GS-410 marks
What do you understand by the term 'public servant'? Reflect on the expected role of a public servant.
What are the basic principles of public life? Illustrate any three of these with suitable examples.
2019GS-410 marks
What are the basic principles of public life? Illustrate any three of these with suitable examples.
State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance.
2018GS-410 marks
State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance.
Indicate two more attributes which you consider important for public service. Justify your answer.
2013GS-410 marks
Indicate two more attributes which you consider important for public service. Justify your answer.