PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Paper II civils main 2008
I Time Allowed Three Hours 11 Maximum Marks 300 I
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and in
English.
Answers must be written in the medium
specified in the Admission Certificate issued
to you, which must be stated clearly on the
cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No marks will be
given for the answers written in a medium
other than that specified in the Admission
Certificate.
Candidates should attempt Question Nos. 1
and 5 which are compulsory, and any three
of the remaining questions selecting at least
one question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by each
question is indicated at the end of the
question.

Section
1. Answer any three of the following in not more than 200 words each 20x3=60

'The shift from the Nehruvian to the liberalisation model of development has necessitated reinventing government.' Comment.
'Economic Development and Social Justice are the hallmarks of the 1992 Constitutional Amendment Acts.' Elucidate.
'District Administration is like a small tortoise carrying the load of an elephant' Discuss.
'Some features of Mughal Administration, in essence, do exist in Indian Administration.' Elaborate.

2. There is constant and continuous collision between bureaucratic values and democratic values which adversely affects development. In the light of this statement examine the role of bureaucracy m development. 60

3. What are the tension areas m Union-State relations in Planning
Discuss the problems in the planning process at the state and sub-state levels. 30+30=60

4. 'The Chief Minister is the real executive of the State, whose effectiveness is largly related to his personality traits and equation with central leadership.' Explain and illustrate with relevant examples. 60

Section

5. Answer any three of the fallowing in not more than 200 words each 20x3=60
In urban governance, uni-functional agencies and development authorities create a "functional jungle." Explain.
India, there appears to be more disaster of management than management of disaster.' Comment.
'The Budget is more than the economic horoscope of the nation.' Comment.
'Right to Information Act has led to greater transparency and accountability of administration.' Comment.

6. 'Training · of civil servants for capacity building should be in consonance with the needs of the socio-economic and technological development of the country.' Explain.
What are the basic hurdles and pitfalls in the implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act?. 30+30=60

7. Describe the changing character and new orientations of Public Services in India smce Independence. 60

8. New Localism is identified with the new LocalState and local activism. Examine how this has impacted city management in India. 60