UPSC Mains 2016 Public Administration Optional Paper II questions

30 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All Public Administration Optional PYQs

1. Attempt all of the following questions in about 50 wordseach: 70%6560

2. "The Regulating Act of 7783 not only introduced values in administration but also laid the foundation of centralized administration in India." Explain.

3. Do you think that some of the ideals enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution remain only on paper even today? Critically evaluate.

4. Examine the efficacy of the measures taken to redefine and execute cooperative federalism in India.

5. Evaluate the performance and efficacy of the Maharatna, Navratna and Miniratna type of Public Sector Undertakings in the context of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG).

6. "The growing prominence of NGOs in development areas is strongly related to the declining legitimacy of the State." Explain.

7. "In contemporary times, Kautilya's Arthashastra is relevant more in the field of international relations than in economic affairs." Analyse the statement.

   20 marks

8. "Dominant centralized administration is correlated with decisive and authoritative leadership provided by the Prime Minister's office." Explain with suitable examples since independence.

   20 marks

9. "A significant legacy of the Mughal rule in India is a well-organized revenue administration at the State and District levels." Comment.

10. What factors have led to the expansion of the role of the Ministry of Home Affairs? How can it coordinate its affairs more effectively with the Ministry of Defence?

    20 marks

11. "Introduction of G.S.T. (Goods and Services Tax) no doubt has economic benefits, but tends to compromise the States' inherent right to impose taxes." In this context, comment on the changing nature of Union-State financial relations.

    20 marks

12. "Planning in India has failed to meet the challenges of economic; development and social change." Discuss the statement in the context of the emergence of NITI Aayog.

13. "The absence of congruence of views on appointments to judiciary between the Supreme Court and the Union Government has had an adverse impact on the judicial system." In the light of the above statement, examine the proposal to constitute an All India Judicial Service separation

    20 marks

14. "The separation between regulatory and development functions in many States has not only weakened the District Collector but also development administration." Critically examine the need to relook at this policy.

    20 marks

15. "Legislatures have become a place for infighting rather than for proper policy making." Comment in the context of the working of State Governments.

16. Attempt all of the following questions in about 80 wordseach: 70::6560

17. "Autonomy granted to higher civil servants tends to increase their creativity and productivity." Argue the case to make the civil service more accountable as well as innovative.

18. Justify the budgetary support to nationalized banks to overcome the crisis resulting out of Non-Performing Assets (NPA).

19. "National Green Tribunal is viewed by many critics as a hindrance to economic development." Evaluate tho statomont and give arguments in support of your answer.

    20 marks

20. Is training of police in India still a reflection of the colonial mindset? Give reasons for your answer.

21. "The concept of 'new localism' is related to the emerging nature of the relationship between the State Governments and local government bodies." Explain.

22. "The goals of good governance will remain utopian if local governments, responsible for providing all basic services directly to the citizens, are not empowered as mandated by the 73°¢ and 747 Constitutional Amendment Acts." Critically evaluate the status of empowerment of the local bodies.

    20 marks

23. Explain how the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) provides a framework and direction to the government agencies for all phases of disaster management cycle.

    20 marks

24. What merits do you foresee in the proposed merger of the Railway Budget with the General Budget?

    20 marks

25. "The Right to Information Act is a path-breaking legislation which signals the march from darkness of secrecy to dawn of transparency." What hurdles do the citizens face in obtaining information from the government? Explain how the reluctance of the government to part with information under R.T.I. can be addressed.

    20 marks

26. "The objectives of fiscal devolution to local bodies as mandated by the |. and 74" Constitutional Amendment Acts has been derailed by the and 747 Constitutional Amendment Acts has been derailed actual working of the State Finance Commissions." Comment.

    20 marks

27. "The initiative of the Income Tax Department on disclosure of black money has had a mixed response." Give suggestions for tackling this complex problem.

28. Do you agree that the Seventh Pay Commission's recommendations do not reflect and correlate the need for civil service reforms and accountability with pay increase? Justify your answer.

    20 marks

29. "In a democratic polity, any conception of ethics and integrity in public life must encompass not only politicians and civil servants but also citizens." Discuss.

    20 marks

30. "Police reforms in India have remained a contentious issue." Critically analyse. 409 <=, messes eens 5550 cec ccc sess lene rin VS:............ cc cc eee a Sn.