HPAS General Studies I – Unit III, Sub-Unit 2

PAPER-IV ( GENERAL STUDIES-I ) UNIT–III : SUB UNIT–2 Syllabus

• Core Values in public service/governance.
• Philosophical basis of public service/governance and Integrity, Professionalism, and Accountability.
• Objectivity and Transparency, information sharing and right to information, codes of conduct, work culture, challenges of corruption and political pressures.
• Gandhian Thought: Truth and Non-violence, Satyagraha, Ends and Means, Religion and Politics.

PAPER-IV ( GENERAL STUDIES-I ) UNIT–III : SUB UNIT–2 PYQ

Based on the syllabus definition for UNIT–III, SUB UNIT–2 (Ethics, Integrity, and Governance, covering Core Values, Philosophical Basis, Accountability, Transparency, Corruption, Political Pressures, and Gandhian Thought), here are all the relevant questions extracted from the sources, arranged chronologically starting with the most recent year, and including their original question numbers from the respective examination papers in brackets {}.

1. Highlight the core values in good governance. Also, discuss the factors that act as hindrances in the implementation of these core values in India. (Q. 19, 2025)
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1. ‘A clear distinction between kinship and citizenship is a must to create a system and culture of transparency and a corruption-free society’. Do you agree with this statement? Substantiate your arguments with suitable examples. (Q. 18, 2024)
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2. Good governance needs a comprehensive and clear policy perspective in place. Explain the relationship between policy and governance and suggest measures to improve the status of governance and public services in India. (Q. 19, 2024)
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1. Corruption is like a termite that destroys the best of systems. What suggestions would you prescribe for a robust and corruption-free system in India? (Q. 26, 2023)
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1. What do you understand by the concept “Inclusive governance”? How does it make the polity more democratic? (Q. 8, 2021)
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2. Discuss the role of technological innovation in bringing about fairness and transparency in the public delivery system. (Q. 9, 2021)
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3. Development and democracy are like twins. Critically examine this statement. (Q. 8, 2021)
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1. Mention the philosophical basis of public service. (Q. 8, 2020)
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2. How is technology helpful in bringing transparency and objectivity? (Q. 9, 2020)
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3. How have the rights of differently-abled persons been able to improve the quality of life for themselves? (Q. 10, 2020)
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1. Mention the historical background of the ‘Satyagarha’ movement. (Q. 9, 2019)
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2. What is the ‘Jan Lok Pal’ Bill? (Q. 10, 2019)
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3. Critically examine the core values in the domain of public service. (Q. 22, 2019)
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4. Corruption has become an all-pervasive phenomenon in our society. Discuss the main causes and consequences of it in the development of our society. (Q. 27, 2019)
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1. Examine critically Mahatma Gandhi’s Ideas on State, Society, and Sarvodaya. (Q. 26, 2018)
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1. Define corruption and discuss its different types. (Q. 10, 2017)
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2. “The relation between religion and politics has been a subject of controversy for a long time.” Analyse Gandhi’s view on this issue. (Q. 26, 2017)
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1. Explain the Gandhian concept of Satyagraha. (Q. 11, 2016)
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