Q7. Why is probity considered the cornerstone of good governance? How can ethical values strengthen institutional trust in public life? (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: NIE
Why the question
CBI arrests two including managing director of Indore-based company in Rs 183 crore fake bank guarantee scam
Key demand of the question
You need to explain why probity is central to good governance and then analyse how ethical values like honesty, fairness, and responsibility strengthen institutional trust in public life.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Define probity briefly and connect it with legitimacy of governance.
Body
- Why probity is the cornerstone of good governance: integrity, transparency, accountability, legitimacy, corruption prevention.
- How ethical values strengthen institutional trust: honesty, fairness, empathy, duty, rule of law.
Conclusion
Emphasise probity as the foundation of democratic trust and suggest embedding ethical codes and value-based training in governance.
