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Attitude & Aptitude for Civil ServicesEXAMINEYear 202010 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Distinguish between "attitude" and "aptitude". Why is aptitude without appropriate ethical attitude dangerous in civil servants holding immense administrative authority?
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Attitude: its content, structure, function; its influence on thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; civil service foundational values.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Attitude vs Aptitude, Civil Service Values, Dangerous Competence
Recurring Theme Trend: “Attitude vs Aptitude”
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