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Public Service Ethics and Conduct Rules

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Civil servants must follow conduct rules emphasizing impartiality, political neutrality, and integrity. The CCS (Conduct) Rules bar certain actions—like taking bribes, unauthorized communication with the press, or personal prejudices in official dealings. Annual property returns and restrictions on commercial employment post-retirement aim to prevent conflicts of interest. Violations can prompt departmental inquiries or criminal prosecution. Ethical codes underscore accountability to the Constitution and citizens. With evolving challenges—social media usage, data privacy—these rules are updated to maintain discipline. Balancing officials’ personal rights with institutional propriety remains a cornerstone of building trust in public administration.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is a power of the Rajya Sabha?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का चयन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

राष्ट्रपति की अनुपस्थिति में संसद में किस सत्र को आयोजित किया जाता है?

In India, the power to declare war and peace is vested in which of the following?

संघीय परिषद का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

What is the minimum age for a person to contest elections for the Lok Sabha?

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

भारत का राष्ट्रपति किस प्रक्रिया द्वारा चुना जाता है?

संविधान संशोधन के प्रस्ताव किसके द्वारा प्रस्तुत किए जाते हैं?

Which of the following is the longest-serving political party in India?