Role of Conscience in Decision Making — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the role of conscience in administrative decision making: 1. Civil servants can refuse to follow any order that conflicts with their personal beliefs 2. The Constitution provides protection for conscience-based decisions through Articles 19(1)(a) and 25 3. The All India Services (Conduct) Rules prohibit arbitrary and oppressive actions 4. Conscience-based decisions must be grounded in constitutional values rather than personal preferences Which of the statements given above are correct?

In the context of civil services, which of the following best describes the relationship between conscience and professional duty?

The Supreme Court's judgment in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) is relevant to conscience-based decision making because it:

Which of the following philosophical approaches would support a civil servant's decision to refuse implementing a policy that maximizes overall welfare but violates individual rights?

The Whistleblowers Protection Act 2014 is relevant to conscience-based decision making because it: