QUESTION 6(b)
GS4
10 marks
“Integrity is a value that empowers the human being.” Justify with suitable illustration.
WRITE IN
7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
Justify: answer the exact PYQ as framed — ““Integrity is a value that empowers the human being.” Justify with suitable illustration.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Integrity.
JustifyAnswer exactly what the question asks.
Demand-wise check
- 1“Integrity is a value that empowers the human being.” Justify with suitable illustration≈55 words
- 2Support the Justify with directly relevant evidence/examples and end with a reasoned conclusion≈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 Integrity without directly resolving: ““Integrity is a value that empowers the human being.” Justify with suitable illustration.”
- Using facts/examples as decoration without linking them to the Justify judgement required by the question
Value addition
- Value–stakeholder–action triangle or ethics matrix
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Official source anchors
These are authoritative sources selected for this exact PYQ. Where a card is an official-domain anchor rather than a fact-level citation, verify the precise provision, definition or data point on the linked source before using it.
Next: plan for one minute, write it in 7 minutes, then get it checked.