Exam Details

Subject public administration
Paper
Exam / Course mains
Department
Organization Karnataka Public Service Commission
Position
Exam Date 2008
City, State karnataka,


Question Paper

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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Paper 1
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INSTRUCTIONS
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This paper has {our parts:
A 20 marks
B 100 marks
C 90 marks
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All questions in Part Part B and Part C arc compulsory. Answer any three questions in Part D.
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L Write the meaning and scope of Public Administration.
(bJ Trace the essence of Scientific Management and point out the important principles of Scientific Management.

What are the hindrances to effective communication?


Enumerate the advantages of Delegated Legislation.


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Answer each question in about 100 words. Each question carries 10 marks.
2.
Explain the role of Public Administration in a developing society.

3.
Highlight the main features of the Human Helations theory.

4.
Trace the benefits and limitations of Centralisation.

5.
Bring out the meaning" of a Department and examine the principles on whid1 Departments are determined.

6.
Explain the meaning and features of Line and Staff agencies.

7.
Deline Coordination and point out the need for coordination.

8.
Discuss the meaning of Training and point out the different training techniques.

9.
Analyse the vaTlOus types and functions of Chief Executive.

10.
Outline the meaning and nature of Comparative Public Administration.

11.
Define Public Policy and enumerate the factors which influence Public Policy making.



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Answer each question in about 150 words. Each question carries
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12.
Discuss Max Weber's model of Bureaucracy.

13.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Administrative Tribunals.

14.
Examine the meaning and need for Delegated Legislation.

15.
Discuss the meaning and importance of Development Administration.

16.
Define Motivation and discuss Abraham Maslow's 'Need Hierarchy Theory'.

17.
Write a note on New Public Administration.


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Answer any three of the following questions, each Tn about 800 words. Each question carries 30 marks.
18.
DiRCUSS the evolution of Public Administration as an academic discipline.

19.
Bring out the meaning and use of Work Measurement. Discuss the techniques of Work Measurement.

20.
Explain the features of "Prismatic Sala Model" as put forth by

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21.
Explain the vanous stages III the preparation of the Budget.

22.
Elucidate the different methods of Executive Control of Administration.


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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Paper 2
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INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada.
Ansroers must be written in the medium specified (EnfJlish or Kannada) m the Admission Ticket issued to you, which mllst be stated clearly on the cover of the answer huoh in the space provided for this purpose. In case of any doubt in the Kannada text, please refer to English text.
This paper has four partl:;
A 20 marks
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C 90 marks
D 90 marks

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Answer each question in about 50 words. Each question carries marks.
1. Outline the important features of the 1935 Act.
Give a Castes. brief account of the National Commission for Scheduled
Comment on the problem areas in the field administratio n.
Discuss the functions of the National Informatics Centre.

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2.
What are Cabinet Committees? Explain their importance.

3.
Explain the Mansabdari System in the Mughal army.

4.
Evaluate the significance of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

5.
Discuss the problems facing the rural policing system.

6.
Explain the structure of urban local governments in India.

7.
Elaborate on the functions of the Chief Secretary.

8.
Describe the three-tier structure of Panchayati Raj.

9.
Write a note on the composition and functions of the State Public Service Commissions.

10.
Assess the environment In which the Finance Commission operates.

11.
Trace the problem areas of urban administration in India.


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12.
Explain the significance and elements of Sapthanga theory.

13.
Discuss the role and functions of the Cabinet Secretary.

14.
Write an essay on the reforms in British administration from 1858 to 1919.

15.
Comment on the composition and functional autonomy of the Election Commission of India.

16.
Describe the emerging patterns of the relationship between the Secretariat and the Directorates.

17.
Explain the administrative relations between the Union and the States.


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Each question carries 80 marks.
18.
India is a federal state with unitary features. Discuss.

19.
Critically evaluate the role and functions of the Planning Commission.

20.
Assess the status of public enterprises in a globali7.ed era.

21.
Comment on the changing role of the District Collector in the backdrop of high public expectations.

22.
Bhoomi has changed the functioning of land records administration in Karnataka with able usc of information and communication technologies. Analyze.


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