Q6. Corruption in governance is not merely a legal violation but a deep ethical deficit. Examine the ethical dimensions of corruption. Analyse how it erodes public trust in institutions. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: InsightsIAS
Why the question
Growing governance challenges and recurring corruption cases necessitate examining its ethical roots and impact on institutional trust.Key Demand of the question
The question requires examining corruption as an ethical deficit beyond legal violation, and analysing its moral dimensions. It also demands assessment of how corruption erodes public trust in institutions.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly link corruption with erosion of ethical values and public morality in governance.Body
- Ethical dimensions of corruption: Indicate how it reflects breach of integrity, public duty and constitutional morality.
- Erosion of public trust: Show how corruption weakens institutional legitimacy and citizen confidence.
Conclusion
Emphasise need for value-based governance and integrity mechanisms to restore trust.
