Exam Details

Subject public administration
Paper
Exam / Course mains
Department
Organization Karnataka Public Service Commission
Position
Exam Date 2006
City, State karnataka,


Question Paper

·2006 I20/1
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Paper 1
Time: 8 Hours Maximum Marks: 300

INSTRUCTIONS
Each question printed both in English and in Kannada.
Answers mllst be written in the medium specified (English or Kannada) in the Admission Ticket issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space provided (or this purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Ticket. In case any doubt in the Kannada text, please reler to English text.
This paper hn."! f'our parts:
A 20 marks
B 100 marks
C 90 marks
D 90 marks

Mark.'! aLlotted to each question are indicated in each part.
ALl questions in Part Part B and Part C are compulsory. AnsI-ver any three questions in Part D.


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Answer each question in ahoul 60 words. Each quc8tion carries 5 mark.'L
1. Distinguish between Public Administration and Private

Analyse the significance of co-ordination in effecting organizational HeCOInplishrneni3.


How can administrative efficiency be achieved through communicational skills?


Wnte a brier note on the French contribution to administrative 1m'.


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PART B
Answer each question in ahoul 100 Each question carri.es 10 marks.
2.
Do you think that the concept of 'New Public Administration' is a break from the traditional concept of Public Administration? Comment.

3.
Critically analyse the dimensions of Systems approach in the study of organization.

4.
What are the issues involved in Hierarchy? Do you consider the concept is being challenged in the context of e-governance

5.
Comment on Maslow's analysis of Morale in strengthening administrative efficiency.

6.
How can we ensure successful linkages III Headquarters -Field relationships?

7.
Do you think that Civil Service neutrality IS a major challenge today, especially in developing countries?

8.
Assess the merits of performance budgeting.

9.
Bring out the role and relationship of Citizen and Administration.

10.
BrieOy comment on Public Choice Theory in the study of public policy.

11.
"'Prismatic Sala Model' has a special value in the Third World." Comment.


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PART C Answer each question In about 150 words. Each question carries 15 rnarhs.
12. Critically examine the l:oncepi of "Ecology or administration" and bring out it.s relevance.
lao Assess the featnres and cha1lenges involved in the Classical theor)' by Henry FayoJ.
14.
"Hecruitment is the corw!r-stone of public personnel administration." ­Examine.

15.
"The judicial control over administration operates through a system of" writs." --Discuss.

16.
"Vbat auditors kIlO"'" is auditing which is not adnlinistratio'1." Comment on the Importance atHilt in administration.

17.
"Delegated legislation is nuL absolute," -Explain.


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20/1 (8I PARTD
Answer any three or the following questionii, each in about 300 Each question carries 30 marks.
18.
Define 'Scientific Management'. Examine the contributions of Taylor In shaping the theory of scientific management.

19.
Analyse the features of Human Relations theory of organizations.

20.
Identify the types of Chief Executive and discuss the major functions of the Chief Executive.

21.
Elucidate the process involved in the execution the Budget.

22.
Define 'Development Administration'. Review the socio-cultural context or development administration.


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2006 120/2 1
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Paper 2
3 Jlours rMaximum Marh.'> 300

INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in English and in Kannado.
AWHvers mllst be written in the medium. specified (English or Kannada) in the Admission Tichet issued to you, which must be staled on the cover of the answer book in the space provided (or this purpose. No credit will be given [or the an:::iIvers {oritten rn a medium other than that specified in the Admission Tichct. In case any doubt in the Kannada text, please to English text.
This paper has FlUr parts
A 20 marks
B 100 marks
C 90 marks
D 90 marks

Marh,c.; allotted to each question are indicated in each part.
All que,;tions in Part Part R and Part Care compulsury. Answer any three questions in Part D.


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PART A
Answer each question m about 50 words. Each question carries .5 marks.

1. Briefly comment on Kautilya's contribution to the theory and practice of Public Administration.
Bring out the essentials of the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
tc) Outline the salient features of the 'Velfare State' in India.
Id(;ntify the tools and techniques employed to ensure people's participation in administration.
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Answer each question in about 100 words. Each question carries 10 marks.
2.
"Puhlic sector undertakings in India sufTer loss due to extravagant. bureaucracy." -Comment.

3.
"The Leader of the Opposition is the alternative Prime Minister." ­Discuss.

4.
"The Finance Minister is the custodian of public money." -Elucidate.

5.
"Governors of Indian states are expected to reflect statesmanship qualities." -Explain.

6.
"Criminalisation of politics has heen responsible for the problems related to Jaw and order in our nation." Discuss.

7.
"The Cabinet Secretariat and the Prime Secretariat in India have common but dissimilar stafT functions." -Comment.

8.
Write a note on the Lok Pal in India.

9.
Bring out the role of the Chief Secretary in State administration.

10.
What are the major functions of the Union Public Service Commission "

11.
"The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the source of strength and weakness to the Public Accounts Committee." -Analyse.


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PARTe each question in about 150 words. Each question carries 15 marks.
12.
Do you think the Planning Commission III India has become a 'super-cabinet' Give reasons for your answer.

13.
"The National Development Council was established to coordinate between the Union Government, the Planning Commissiun and the State Governments." -Elucidate.

14.
Examine the nature and extent of Parliamentary control over public expenditure.

15.
Give an account of the role of the Chief Minister in State administration.

16.
Highlight the changes in the Panchayat Raj institutions, following the 73rd Constitution Amendment Act.

17.
What are the measures essential for the redressa! of citizens' grievances


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An8ll}er any three or the following questions, each in about 800 words.
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18.
Discuss the Union -State financial relations in India, keeping In VJeW the context of liberalization.

19.
"The Constitution of India avows the ideal of a secular and religiously neutral state," -Comment.

20.
the functions and working of All India Services.


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21.
Assess the working of the exi",ting major public' welfare programmes for the bem-fit of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

22.
Examine the need for administrative reforms in India, keeping In VlCW its history in post-independent India.


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