Total 250 marks, duration: 3 hours; instructions: Same instructions as Paper-1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Q1. Attempt all of the following in about 150 words each: 10\u00d75=50<\/p>\n\n\n\n A. \u201cDemocracy within bureaucracy is likely to reduce its effectiveness.\u201d Do you agree with this view? Argue your case. (Philosophical and Constitutional Framework of Government)<\/strong> Q.2 A. To what extent has political culture influenced the administrative culture of India? Explain. 20 (Philosophical and Constitutional Framework of Government )<\/strong> Q.3 A. The objectives, approaches and organizational arrangements for decision-making of the NITI Aayog aim at restoring the federal character of the Indian polity. Explain. (Plans and Priorities)<\/strong> Q.4 A. Discuss the arguments for and against the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014. (Union Government and Administration)<\/strong> Q.5 Attempt all of the following in about 150 words each: 10X5=50<\/p>\n\n\n\n A. Critically examine the concept of community policing as a tool for improving public-police relations. (Law and Order Administration)<\/strong> Q.6 A. \u201cExcellent ideas but poor implementation have characterised the administrative reforms in India since Independence.\u201d Critically examine the statement giving examples from the Union and State Governments. (Administrative Reforms since Independence)<\/strong> Q.7 A. How do the Union Government policies on Smart and AMRUT Cities address the problems of management of urban development? Explain. (Urban local development)<\/strong> Section-A Total 250 marks, duration: 3 hours; instructions: Same instructions as Paper-1. Q1. Attempt all of the following in about 150 words each: 10\u00d75=50 A. \u201cDemocracy within bureaucracy is likely to reduce its effectiveness.\u201d Do you agree with this view? Argue your case. (Philosophical and Constitutional Framework of Government)B. \u201cDistrict Collector\u2019s role in the development process… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2015: Public Administration Paper -2<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-49958","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49958","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/61"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49958"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49958\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49958"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
B. \u201cDistrict Collector\u2019s role in the development process has been overemphasized.\u201d Comment on the statement. (District Administration since Independence)<\/strong>
C. Why has District Planning been marginalized in many States and remained prominent in a few States? Explain. (Plans and Priorities)<\/strong>
D. \u201cOrdinance-making power of the Executive needs to be suitably restrained.\u201d Examine it critically. (Union Government and Administration)<\/strong>
E. \u2018Minimum government, maximum governance\u2019 is not just a slogan but a philosophy of administration with enormous potentialities.\u201d Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. (Philosophical and Constitutional Framework of Government )<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
B. Briefly discuss the main recommendations of the Punchhi Commission (2010) on Centre-State relations for transforming Indian Federal System. 20 (Philosophical and Constitutional Framework of Government )<\/strong>
C. As Dr. B. R. Ambedkar observed, \u201cthe text of the Constitution can provide the organs of the State, but the final outcome of the governance process depends on how it has operationalized by the political parties and people\u201d. Elucidate the statement. 10 (Philosophical and Constitutional Framework of Government )<\/strong> 20 + 20 + 10 Marks <\/p>\n\n\n\n
B. Explain fully how a balance can be struck between autonomy and accountability of India\u2019s public enterprises. (Public Sector Undertaking)<\/strong>
C. \u201cDecentralised governance must serve as an instrument of realizing social change and social justice.\u201d Comment on the statement. (Rural Development)<\/strong> 20 + 20 + 10 Marks <\/p>\n\n\n\n
B. \u201cIn very recent time, the role of the State Governor is found to be more of diplomatic than administrative nature.\u201d Comment on the statement with suitable examples. (State Government and Administration)<\/strong>
C. Comment on the recent changes in the approach and methodology of devolution of responsibilities and transfer of funds from the Union to the States. (Urban local development)<\/strong> 20 + 20 + 10 Marks <\/p>\n\n\n\nSection-B<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
B. Explain how budget can be used as a political instrument. (Financial Management)<\/strong>
C. \u201cMost Civil Servants in India are competent administrators, but they pay little attention to encourage people\u2019s participation in decision-making.\u201d Comment on the statement. (Significant Issues in Indian Administration)<\/strong>
D. Do you think that the functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), in practice, reflects genuine devolution of powers and resources? Give reasons for your answer. (Rural Development)<\/strong>
E. \u201cInformation Communication Technology (ICT) improves the quality of public service delivery, but fails to check bribery.\u201d Comment. (Civil Services)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
B. Do you agree that there has been a serious governance-deficit in development administration in India? Give reasons for your answer and add your suggestions.(Political and Constitutional Framework of Government)<\/strong>
C. What are the major concerns of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission on Civil Service reforms? Indicate the current status of their implementation.(Administrative Reforms since Independence)<\/strong> 20 + 20 + 10 Marks <\/p>\n\n\n\n
B. Discuss the significance and role of the Central Paramilitary Forces in maintaining law and order and countering insurgency as well as terrorism. (Law and Order Administration)<\/strong>
C. Discuss the major highlights of the reforms introduced from time-to-time in Central Civil Services Conduct Rules and add your own comments. (Civil Services)<\/strong> 20 + 20 + 10 Marks <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"