Section.-A
1. Attempt the above not more than 200 words. 20
"Over-dependence on bureaucracy for bringing about socio-economic development in India has proved to be dysfunctional." Comment.
b)"The performance ,of Lok Ayuktas in various States has been uneven." Comment with examples.
c)Explain with appropriate illustrations the interface between politica1 culture and bureaucratic culture in contemporary India.

2. Discuss the evolution of the role of the
Prime Minister's Office since independence. 30
b)"Administrative reforms get diluted because of constant tinkering on the margin rather than a holistic transformation." Discuss the statement in the context of reforming district administration in India. 30

3. Comment on the above statement: 30
"The Comptroller and Auditor-General of lndia is a prosecutor with a 1aw that hobbles its functioning, a judge without the power to sentence and a litigant with no right to appeal."

"Indian federalism is passing through a
state of potential maturity." Discuss this statement in the context of the views of the Commission on Centre-State of Relations (Justice M. M. Punchi). 30
4 a)"The theme of Police Reforms continues to haunt the Parliament." In the light of this
statement, discuss. the state of Criminal Justice System administration in India. 30
b)'Performance Appraisal Systems' with special reference to the performance Management and Evalution System (PMES) are expected to transform the bureaucratic culture of Indian administration. Do you agree? Give reasons. 30

Sec'tion-B
5. Attempt the following not more than 200 words 20
(a)"The real problem of administrative reforms in India at the State and the local levels is that they are imposed from above." Comment.
Discuss the basic principles of 'New
Localism' as a part of the global-local debate.
"Absence of Distric Planning Committees in a large number of districts has prevented convergeence of planning at the dtstrict level."
Examine the above statement with examples.

"One Lok Pal, howsoever strong it may be cannot eliminate corruption in the politico-ad
ministrative system in India." Comment 15
"Grievance redressal system is perhaps the weakest link in India's civil service management."
Comment. 15

"Community policing has become a victim of elite capture.
Discuss the concept of community policing and bring out the implications of the above statement. 30

7. Can the holding company's structure
act as an institutional change to add to efficiency? Give your answer with appropriate illustrations. 30
b)Examine the institutional vulnerability of municipal governance the midst of an emerging spectre of multiple partnerships. 30

8. Identify the different conceptual
categries of disasters. 15
Write a note on the new culture of disaster management. 15
"Disaster insurance is desirable but not
an easy proposition to implement." Illustrate with suitable examples. 30