PA/III/03 Student's Copy
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Pre-CBCS
3rd Semester
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
THIRD PAPER
Public Administration in India
Full Marks 75
Time 3 hours
PART A—OBJECTIVE
Marks 25
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
SECTION—A
Marks 10
Tick the correct answer in the brackets provided 1×10=10
1. India is a Secular State because
it is anti-religion
it is an atheist
it has respect for all religions
it believes in one religion
2. The Indian Parliament exercises final control on public finance through
the Public Accounts Committee
the Estimates Committee
the enactment of the budget
the C&AG of India
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3. The Cabinet Secretariat functions include
supervision of the work of the diplomatic missions
preparation of the agenda for Cabinet meetings
taking information from the armed forces
preparation of the budget
4. The Prime Minister's Secretariat was created in the year
1947
1949
1950
1951
5. The Directorate in the State administration is
a statutory agency
an executive agency
a constitutional agency
a policy-making agency
6. The status of the Chief Secretary of State is equal to the
Cabinet Secretary
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister
Secretary to the Government of India
Chief Justice
7. Originally, the only function of the Deputy Commissioner is
the preparation of a district plan
to act as an election officer
to collect taxes and revenues
the maintenance of peace
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8. District Planning is under the control of the
Chief Secretary
Governor of a State
State Secretariat
Deputy Commissioner
9. Political Executives pertain to the
elected representatives
judges of the Supreme Court
Permanent Executives
Principal Secretary to the Government of India
10. Lokpal means
people's participation
caretaker of the people
distribution of powers
a village court
SECTION—B
Marks 15
Answer the following questions in about 50 words each 3×5=15
1. Explain the term 'socialism'.
2. What is DoNER?
3. Write the important functions of the Chief Secretary.
4. Write three important functions of DRDA.
5. Who are the Permanent Executives?
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PART B—DESCRIPTIVE
Marks 50
The questions are of equal value
UNIT—I
1. Describe the important features of Federalism.
OR
Write a note on People's Participation.
UNIT—II
2. Describe the powers and functions of the Prime Minister.
OR
Discuss in brief the functions of the Central Secretariat.
UNIT—III
3. Explain the powers and functions of the Governor.
OR
Write the importance and role of the State Secretariat.
UNIT—IV
4. Examine the role and functions of a Deputy Commissioner.
OR
Write a note on the District Urban Development Agency.
UNIT—V
5. Define corruption and suggest remedial measures.
OR
Write a note on Administrative Reforms in India.