Ethical Dilemmas in Administration — Prelims Questions

Which of the following scenarios best represents an 'Ethical Dilemma' for a public servant, as distinct from a simple case of misconduct?

The principle of 'Constitutional Morality' as a guiding light for civil servants implies that:

Consider the following statements regarding the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964: 1. They mandate that a government servant maintain 'absolute integrity' at all times. 2. They explicitly prohibit any criticism of government policy by a civil servant. 3. They are applicable to members of the All India Services. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The 'public interest test' is most relevant for resolving the ethical dilemma between:

A 'cooling-off' period for senior civil servants before they can accept commercial employment after retirement is a mechanism primarily designed to prevent which ethical issue?