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QUESTION 5(a)
GS4
10 marks

What do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government.

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What the examiner wants

Suggest: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “What do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Probity in Governance.

SuggestAnswer exactly what the question asks.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1What do you understand by probity in governance?≈55 words
  2. 2Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government≈55 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Interpret the concept/quotationExplain the ethical reasoningUse contrasting examplesConnect to public-service conductBalanced conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Probity in Governance without directly resolving: “What do you understand by probity in governance?”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government.”

Value addition

  • Value–stakeholder–action triangle or ethics matrix
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

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