UPSC Mains GS4 2019 Questions with Model Answers
Every UPSC Mains GS4 2019 previous year question with a detailed model answer, diagrams, flowcharts and structured answer writing.
Explain the basic principles of citizens' charter movement and bring out its importance.
What do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government.
There is a view that the official secrets act is an obstacle to the implementation of information act. Do you agree with the view? Discuss
"Emotional Intelligence is the ability to make your emotions work for you instead of against you." Do you agree with this view? Discuss.
"Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world."
Effective utilisation of public funds is crucial to meet development goals. Critically examine the reasons for under-utilization and mis-utilisation of public funds and their implications.
"Non-performance of duty by a public servant is a form of corruption" Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer (150 words, 10m)
“A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.” – M.K.Gandhi
What is meant by constitutional morality? How does one uphold constitutional morality?
“An unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates
What is meant by 'crisis of conscience'? How does it manifest itself in the public domain?
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.