SSC CGL (Prelims) General: Ethics and Integrity questions with solutions

Q1. You notice misuse of public funds in your department. What should you do?

1. Ignore it
2. Report to higher authority
3. Discuss with colleagues only
4. Wait for audit

Answer: Report to higher authority

Misuse of public funds is a serious irregularity and should be reported through the proper official channel. Ignoring it or discussing it informally does not address the issue and may allow further misuse.

Q2. You are a teacher in an examination hall. A student is found cheating. What should you do first?

1. Ignore
2. Warn and confiscate material
3. Expel immediately
4. Announce publicly

Answer: Warn and confiscate material

The first appropriate step is to stop the cheating and secure the material being used. This maintains discipline while allowing proper reporting or further action if needed.

Q3. While traveling in a bus, you notice a pickpocket. What will you do?

1. Ignore
2. Inform police or conductor
3. Record video only
4. Leave quietly

Answer: Inform police or conductor

The responsible action is to inform the police or the bus conductor so that the situation can be handled safely. Ignoring it or leaving quietly would not help prevent the crime.

Q4. You are a manager and your relative applies for a job. What should guide your decision?

1. Family pressure
2. Personal relation
3. Merit and rules
4. Public opinion

Answer: Merit and rules

A manager should not let personal relationships influence recruitment decisions. The decision must be based on merit, eligibility, and established rules to ensure fairness and transparency.