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What do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government. (10 marks)

Mentor’s comment-

  • The question consists of two parts, the first part deals with the probity in the governance and the second part of asks about the measures to be taken to ensure the probity in the government.
  • First, define probity and explain how it manifests in the governance.
  • In the next part of the answer suggest measures to ensure the probity in the government- fixing accountability, legislative measures to fix accountability for mala fide acts, disciplinary penalties etc.
  • Conclude by stressing the need for society to evolve in such a way that probity and honesty are the norms rather than the exception.

Comments

8 responses to “What do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government. (10 marks)”

  1. Dakshina Moorthy Avatar
    Dakshina Moorthy

    Please review the answer.

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Do not start the answer with a subheading.
      Very good attempt.
      The content is decent and the explanation is nice.
      Your overall coverage is good and you have managed to discuss both the parts with perfect balance.
      Good concluding remarks.

  2. Chester Avatar
    Chester

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      In terms of structure, the answer needs rework.
      Right now after the intro, you are simply discussing the 2nd part of the answer.
      You have to first discuss the understanding of probity in a detailed manner. That will be your 1st part of the answer.
      The 2nd part is well handled.
      The content is smooth and exhaustive.
      Good explanation.

  3. Vishal Agrawal Avatar
    Vishal Agrawal

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      A detailed attempt.
      You have covered all the necessary arguments for both parts.
      The arguments are well attempted and well placed.
      The content is good.
      The only issue with the answer is that it is missing examples.
      Remember, ethics answers must have a good amount of examples.

  4. NJ_00 Avatar
    NJ_00

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Near perfect attempt.
      Your points are well balanced.
      The coverage is very good.
      The presentation is of gold standards!
      But the only issue is that you did not quote examples in each part.
      They are an imp element in your ethics mains answers.
      Apart from that, a very good attempt
      Always give an ample amount of examples in paper 4 answers.