GS4 · UPSC Mains
"Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel embodied the ethical paradox of statecraft — combining moral firmness with administrative realism to unify a fragmented nation." Discuss the ethical values demonstrated by Sardar Patel in nation-building and public administration. How can his leadership principles inspire civil servants today in balancing pragmatism with moral responsibility? (10 marks, 150 words)
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aakash Om Trivedi | — | UnlockIAS | p.12 |
| Prakhya | — | Vajiram & Ravi | p.13 |