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Previous Year Question Patterns
| Year | Marks | Question | Core Concept |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 10 | Integrity in public life — concept and importance | Integrity |
| 2016 | 5 | What is non-partisanship? Why is it important for civil servants? | Non-partisanship |
| 2018 | 10 | Ethics in public and private relationships of civil servants | Public-private ethics |
| 2021 | 17 | Role of emotional intelligence in ethical administration | EI + integrity |
| 2023 | 10 | Moral dilemma: personal ethics vs. professional obligation in administration | Integrity + conflict |
Pattern observations:
- This topic generates both 5-mark and 10-mark questions — prepare comprehensive answers.
- 2021's 17-mark likely combined multiple sub-topics (EI + integrity + impartiality).
- 2026 is virtually certain to include either a 10-mark question or contribution to a combined question.
- Emotional Intelligence is a high-growth sub-topic — Goleman, Salovey & Mayer should be cited.