Mr. X, a senior officer, was overseeing a critical vaccination programme during a pandemic. He found that a private service provider responsible for vaccine distribution was compromising on quality to make profits. Despite immense pressure due to vested interests, he reported the issue to the appropriate vigilance authority and halted the contract to ensure citizen welfare.
Which one among the following
principles of public administration was most strongly demonstrated by Mr. X's
actions?
(a) Esprit de corps
(b) Equity
(c) Accountability
(d) Delegation
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A conflict has arisen over the
Government's decision to allocate land for a waste management facility near a
tribal hamlet. Tribal communities oppose the project, claiming the land is
sacred and central to their identity, while urban residents and industries
support the project due to waste management needs.
Which of the following statements
would contribute to conflict resolution?
- A successful conflict resolution process must begin with
acknowledging the cultural concerns of the protesting tribal community
before discussing technical alternatives.
- The Government should move ahead with the project
without delay to address urban health concerns, which outweigh the
sentiments of a small group.
- Creating a multi-stakeholder dialogue platform
involving tribal leaders, environmental experts, and municipal
representatives would help de-escalate tensions.
- Conducting an independent Environmental and Social
Impact Assessment (ESIA) and sharing findings transparently would
facilitate evidence-based decision-making.
Options:
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Ms. X, a mid-level civil servant,
received confidential information indicating that one shortlisted contractor
for a public infrastructure project had a history of poor workmanship and
allegations of corruption in other cities, although nothing had been legally
proven.
Her superior advised her not to
disclose this information because it could delay the project and damage the
city's reputation. Ms. X believes withholding the information would compromise
transparency and public trust.
What should Ms. X do?
- Immediately disclose the information to the project
committee and the public.
- Recommend removing the contractor from the shortlist to
protect the project's integrity.
- Propose a "limited disclosure" to an
oversight committee while keeping the information confidential from the
public for the time being.
Options:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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