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Public Administration UPSC PYQ 2017

16 questions from the UPSC 2017 examination. Showing a preview of 3 below — generate a full practice test to solve the rest.

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1Medium50 marks
Q2 (Paper 1).
(a) New Public Management has been branded by certain scholars as 'Neo-Taylorism'. Is it a justified comparison? What factors led to the decline of NPM soon after its birth?
(b) "Abraham Maslow's 'Hierarchy of Needs' and Frederick Herzberg's 'Two Factor Theory' have commonalities in the analysis of human motivation." Comment.
(c) Civil Society supplements and complements the State. However, its capacity and role depend upon the will of the State. Comment.
2Medium50 marks
Q1 (Paper 2). Write short answers in about 150 words each (10x5=50 marks):
(a) "Constitutionalism is the foundation of the administrative edifice in India." Discuss.
(b) "The status and functioning of the Cabinet Secretariat face a stiff challenge from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO)." Argue both in favour and against the contention.
(c) "Effectiveness of local self-government institutions is hampered due to the lack of capacity building of the elected representatives." Elaborate.
(d) "Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in India face tough competition from the private enterprises and Multi-National Corporations (MNCs)." Explain.
(e) Do you agree that "All India Judicial Service (AIJS) would contribute to timely delivery of justice to the citizens"? Argue your case.
3Medium50 marks
Q5 (Paper 2).
(a) "The institution of Gram Sabha has very little connection with the Gandhian spirit of direct democracy." Critically examine.
(b) "There is a need for greater inclusion of technocrats in bureaucracy to ensure effective governance in India." Do you agree? Elucidate.
(c) "Civil servants should avoid airing grievances in the media." In this context, discuss the grievance redressal mechanisms available to the Civil Servants in India.
(d) Do you think that the Public Service Guarantee Act passed by various State Governments is an extension of the Citizen Charter? Give reasons.
(e) "The office of the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) is expected to strengthen public financial management in India." Discuss its mandate.

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