Probity in Governance is the topic for the day-33 of Read Think and Write for ethics preparation. So far no direct questions has been asked on probity but lot of case studies had been asked. This year there are chances that both case study and theory questions may come up in the exam. Make the best use of this initiative for ethics preparation.
Q.1) Define the following terminologies/concepts/ethical words/principles in your own words. And write an example picking a story from your life or from the life of great leaders/thinkers or a hypothetical story in about 50-70 words for each of the concepts.
- Probity
- Aristocracy
- Oligarchy
- Benevolent despotism
- Monarchy
Q.2) Explain the philosophical basis of governance propounded by Kautilya. (150 words)