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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2026General Studies Paper I

Question

QQ51. 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 to manage the issue due to vested interests, he raised his voice based on the principles of public administration which he learnt during various training programmes attended across his career. 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 ?

Options

  1. A Esprit de corps
  2. B Equity
  3. C Accountability
  4. D Delegation
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Correct Answer

C Accountability

Model Answer

Answer: option C, as per UPSC's provisional answer key of 27 May 2026 (Series A). UPSC publishes the final key after the exam's final result.

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