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Q.1 Tective utilizationof public funds is crucial to meet development goals.|
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Q.3 There is a view that the offlcial Secrets Act is an obstacle to the implementation|
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Q.4 What do you underatand about problty in governance? Based on your

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Q.5 Distinguish betwen "Code of ethics" and "Code of conduct" with suitable
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Q.6 Explain the process of resolving ethical dilemmas in Public Administration. (150|
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Q.7 In one of the districts of a frontier state, narcotics menace has been rampant.
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