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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (PAPER-II)

Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250

QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)
There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and
in ENGLISH. '
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted
choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must
be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space
provided. No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized
one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a
question shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank
in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

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Attempt all of the following in about 150 words each : 10><5=50

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Democracy within bureaucracy is likely to reduce its effectiveness. Do you
agree with this view? Argue your case.

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District Collectors role in the development process has been overemphasised.

Comment on the statement.

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Why has District Planning been marginalised in many States and remained
prominent in a few States? Explain.

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Ordinance-making power of the Executive needs to be suitably restrained.
Examine it critically.

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Minimum government, maximum governance is not just a slogan but a
philosophy of administration with enormous potentialities. Do you agree? Give
reasons for your answer.

2. (a) } wcct ^ ^ t o tffar crbt o I?

To what extent has political culture influenced the administrative culture of
India? Explain. 20

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Briefly discuss the main recommendations of the Punchhi Commission (2010)

on Centre-State relations for transforming Indian Federal System. 20

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As Dr. B. R. Ambedkar observed, the text of the Constitution can provide the
organs of the State, but the final outcome of the governance process depends
on how it has operationalised by the political parties and people". Elucidate the
statement, 10

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The objectives, approaches and organisational arrangements for
decision-making of the NITI Aayog aim at restoring the federal character of the
Indian polity. Explain. 20

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wft?i t o i *n 11
Explain fully how a balance can be struck between autonomy and
accountability of Indias public enterprises. 20

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Decentralised governance must serve as an instrument of realising social
change and social justice. Comment on the statement. 10

4. (a) 3^T#i 3 # f ^ , 2014 % TO 3 i^TO % ^ ^ f^TCI ^ fQ :i

Discuss the arguments for and against the National Judicial Appointments
Commission Act, 2014. 20

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In very recent time, the role of the State Governor is found to be more of
diplomatic than administrative nature. Comment on the statement with
suitable examples. 20

(c) W ^ <1^1 ^ % ^TFFR (^U^r^w) % WRRRI % 3'TFTR 3

Comment on the recent changes in the approach and methodology of

devolution of responsibilities and transfer of funds from the Union to the
States. 10

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5. w TO % ftnifod wft ^ ( 3 ^ cTWl 250 7 T 3) :

Attempt all of the following in about 750 words each : 10><5=50

(a) ^TT sfft 3 ^JR % fcT^, TpR ^ ^

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Critically examine the concept of community policing as a tool for improving
public-police relations.

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Explain how budget can be used as a political instrument.

(c) hkct A to?; I, 3 fofa-forfa 3 ^-^HTftcn % sTiohi^h

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"Most Civil Servants in India are competent administrators, but they pay little
attention to encourage peoples participation in decision-making. Comment on
the statement.

(d) 3TTC % % M^N'cf) T R (xfto s^Ko ^TTO ! 3 3^

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Do you think that the functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), in
practice, reflects genuine devolution of powers and resources? Give reasons for
your answer.

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Information Communication Technology (ICT) improves the quality of public
servicc delivery, but fails to check bribery. Comment.

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Excellent ideas but poor implementation have characterised the
administrative reforms in India since Independence. Critically examine the
statement giving examples from the Union and State Governments. 20

(b) WU 3m WTcT % 'TRcT A m m 3 ^ rrftl t ? 3F& 37ft % W 3

Do you agree that there has been a serious governance-deficit in development

administration in India? Give reasons for your answer and add your
suggestions. 20
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What are the major concerns of the Second Administrative Reforms
Commission on Civil Service reforms? Indicate the current status of their
implementation. 10

7. (a) W2 3T*Jc1 ^ 3 ^ ^Tfri <} ^ %*T

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How do the Union Government policies on Smart and AMRUT Cities address
the problems of management of urban development? Explain. 20

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Discuss the significance and role of the Central Paramilitary Forces in
maintaining law and order and countering insurgency as well as terrorism. 20

(c) f a t e ^ T 3TT^I 3 WT-WT 3Rf&T ^ T T ^ ^

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Discuss the major highlights of the reforms introduced from time-to-time in
Central Civil Services Conduct Rules and add your own comments. 10

8. (a) * m ^T WVR ^KMK ^ TTTffe 3 ^7 3 cfaR ^

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Municipal governance in India is not sufficiently prepared to meet the
challenges of frequent natural disasters. Elucidate the statement and add
your own suggestions. 20

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Discuss critically the salient features of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)
regarding its purposes and jurisdiction. 20

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Argue the case for and against creating Indian Public Enterprises and
Industrial Service for boosting the moribund public sector in India. 10

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