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QUESTION PYQ 09
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10 marks

“Corruption is the manifestation of the failure of core values in the society.” In your opinion, what measures can be adopted to uplift the core values in the society?

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What the examiner wants

For Corruption & Failure of Core Values, address directly in sequence: first, “Corruption is the manifestation of the failure of core values in the society.” In your opinion,; then, what measures can be adopted to uplift the core values in the society. Keep evidence and the conclusion tied to these exact limbs.

Address directlyAnswer exactly what the question asks.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1“Corruption is the manifestation of the failure of core values in the society.” In your opinion,≈55 words
  2. 2what measures can be adopted to uplift the core values in the society?≈55 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Interpret/define Corruption & Failure of Core ValuesCore ethical principleCompeting value or limitPublic-service applicationConcrete examplePrincipled conclusion

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  • Corruption & Failure of Core Values: ethical balance triangle — principle → competing value → public-interest resolution
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