Public Administration UPSC PYQ 2025

6.(a) F. W. Riggs’s ‘industria’-interdependent economy is a precursor for some features of post-modern Public Administration. Analyse. 6.(b) The role and responsibility of the State in the development process has been overemphasized and given undue importance. Critically examine. 6.(c) Affirmative action for equal opportunity is a corner-stone in recruitment to public services. Discuss it in global context.

7.(a) The objective of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization and of New Public Management was to limit government functions and reduce public expenditure. However both functions and expenditure has increased. Account for the paradox. 7.(b) The basis of comparative study of Public Administration has evolved from institutional approach to the contemporary political economic process approach. Have all these approaches enabled the development of a theory of Comparative Public Administration? Justify your answer. 7.(c) Can competency mapping linked to career development incentivise civil servants commitment to effective service delivery? Elaborate.

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each : 1.(a) Imperfect market and political factors limit the application of Public Choice approach. Explain. 1.(b) The fine art of decision-making is not making decisions that others can make. Comment. 1.(c) Has the media mixed its role in holding the governments accountable and ensuring transparency? Argue. 1.(d) Is Herbert Simon justified in criticizing some principles of administration as proverbs? Analyse. 1.(e) Administrative Law has evolved from the need to create a system of Public Administration under law. Elucidate.