IMPORTANCE OF ETHICS IN UPSC
The General Studies Paper IV of the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination deals with Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude.
The paper is for 250 marks. It is subdivided into two sections
Section A – Theoretical questions on ethics that are application-oriented. (On average 13 Questions, 10 marks each, 130 Marks total)
Section B – Consists of case studies. (6 Questions, 20 marks each, 120 marks total)
The ethics paper is one of the key determinants of success in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. When compared with other General studies papers, this paper has the potential to score between an average of 125 and a high of 160 marks.
Good knowledge of Ethics helps a lot in Essay Paper.
