26 June 2025 GS 4
(1) The true measure of a civil servant is not in the power they wield, but in the restraint they exercise."
Discuss the ethical significance of restraint and accountability in public service. (10 marks 150 words)
(2) Ethical governance requires not just rules and laws, but also moral leadership and citizen-centric values."
Discuss this statement in the context of public administration in India. Support your answer with suitable examples.
(15 marks 250 words)