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Which of the following come(s) within the ambit of the term ‘corruption’?

(a) Misuse of official position

(b) Deviation from rules, laws and norms

(c) Non-action when action is required

(d) Harm to public good

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UGC NET 2017 Paper 3 Geography Question Paper (05-Nov-2017)
The correct answer is

(a), (b), (c) and (d)

The question asks which of the given actions come under the definition of 'corruption'. Let's analyze each option to determine its correctness:

  1. Misuse of official position: This clearly falls under corruption as it involves using a given position for personal benefit rather than public interest.
  2. Deviation from rules, laws, and norms: Corruption often involves breaking established laws and guidelines to achieve illicit objectives.
  3. Non-action when action is required: This can be considered a form of corruption in situations where failing to act benefits an individual unjustly, such as ignoring corruption or failing to enforce laws. It can also harm public trust and good governance by not addressing necessary issues.
  4. Harm to public good: Corruption typically results in damage to public resources, trust, or welfare. Actions that harm the public interest fall within corruption's purview.

Based on the analysis, all four options: (a) misuse of official position, (b) deviation from rules, laws, and norms, (c) non-action when action is required, and (d) harm to public good, are aspects of corruption.

Conclusion: The correct answer is the option that includes all these choices. Therefore, the correct answer is "(a), (b), (c) and (d)".

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