GAUGING THE CONSCIENCE QUOTIENT

India’s civic values exhibit stark contrasts across states—while some lay complete store by integrity and responsibility, others are marred by corruption and ethical ambiguity

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Civic behaviour is the glue that holds a society together, shaping the everyday interactions that define the quality of public life. From respecting public property to extending a helping hand in times of crisis, the choices individuals make reveal the collective character of a nation. Through 12 carefully designed questions, the India Today Gross Domestic Behaviour survey attempts to gauge public attitudes toward honesty, social responsibility and adherence to civic norms.