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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (PAPER-II)
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250
QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)
There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and 
in ENGLISH. '
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must 
be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space 
provided. No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized 
one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a 
question shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank 
in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (PAPER-II)
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250
QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)
There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and 
in ENGLISH. '
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must 
be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space 
provided. No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized 
one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a 
question shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank 
in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
1 40 1 [ P.T.O.
T s H J S —A / SECTION—A
1. W TO % ftnifod > T P ft (Sc ^R HW1 150 " r f 3) :
Attempt all of the following in about 150 words each : 10><5=50
(a) “ sffa+iflctt % ‘dWu 3 W ^ft’ ddl T ^ c ft WU $m
^ ^ ^ W ?? 3 ^ 3 r T C % TO 3 c T ^
“Democracy within bureaucracy is likely to reduce its effectiveness.” Do you 
agree with this view? Argue your case.
(b) “'tom 3rtoi 3 t e r ^ ^ramai 3 tr
“District Collector’s role in the development process has been overemphasised.” 
Comment on the statement.
(C) ^TT t e l fa fc R 3 ^ TF?^ 3 ^ ^ 5
t\ tt^tI 3 ^ tot I? w n
_ _ *
Why has District Planning been marginalised in many States and remained 
prominent in a few States? Explain.
(d) 3 ^ c!tt% 3 ^ ^ I t ”
U H ldK H IcH eb ^tf^l
“Ordinance-making power of the Executive needs to be suitably restrained.” 
Examine it critically.
(e) “ ‘^T?R W^R, ^ ^ T T C l 3T^ 3 T C R ^ ^ 3T?m R = F T
Trfft % \” 3TR W ^cT f? 3 ^ liR % 3 W I ^ R l
“ ‘Minimum government, maximum governance’ is not just a slogan but a 
philosophy of administration with enormous potentialities.” Do you agree? Give 
reasons for your answer.
2. (a) } w cct ^ ^ t o tffar crb t o I?
To what extent has political culture influenced the administrative culture of
India? Explain. 20
(b) 'T T C c ffa c T 5 l % fc M W R U l % ^ 3 T R frn (2010) ^ g *s *T 'ftiSJllftfi
Briefly discuss the main recommendations of the Punchhi Commission (2010) 
on Centre-State relations for transforming Indian Federal System. 20
2
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3*fto 3FS t o W 1 3 fo# TR 3tR M ^ l
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% Mrei ^ w r w n^m ^ srite w? 3 % 3trc ^ ^ -rperh < 3 ^ ^ w i ^
tri ^ t t o -^-^ tr gftcf^n 3 ^ ^ % npr ^ t o ^tf^i
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (PAPER-II)
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250
QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)
There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and 
in ENGLISH. '
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must 
be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space 
provided. No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized 
one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a 
question shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank 
in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
1 40 1 [ P.T.O.
T s H J S —A / SECTION—A
1. W TO % ftnifod > T P ft (Sc ^R HW1 150 " r f 3) :
Attempt all of the following in about 150 words each : 10><5=50
(a) “ sffa+iflctt % ‘dWu 3 W ^ft’ ddl T ^ c ft WU $m
^ ^ ^ W ?? 3 ^ 3 r T C % TO 3 c T ^
“Democracy within bureaucracy is likely to reduce its effectiveness.” Do you 
agree with this view? Argue your case.
(b) “'tom 3rtoi 3 t e r ^ ^ramai 3 tr
“District Collector’s role in the development process has been overemphasised.” 
Comment on the statement.
(C) ^TT t e l fa fc R 3 ^ TF?^ 3 ^ ^ 5
t\ tt^tI 3 ^ tot I? w n
_ _ *
Why has District Planning been marginalised in many States and remained 
prominent in a few States? Explain.
(d) 3 ^ c!tt% 3 ^ ^ I t ”
U H ldK H IcH eb ^tf^l
“Ordinance-making power of the Executive needs to be suitably restrained.” 
Examine it critically.
(e) “ ‘^T?R W^R, ^ ^ T T C l 3T^ 3 T C R ^ ^ 3T?m R = F T
Trfft % \” 3TR W ^cT f? 3 ^ liR % 3 W I ^ R l
“ ‘Minimum government, maximum governance’ is not just a slogan but a 
philosophy of administration with enormous potentialities.” Do you agree? Give 
reasons for your answer.
2. (a) } w cct ^ ^ t o tffar crb t o I?
To what extent has political culture influenced the administrative culture of
India? Explain. 20
(b) 'T T C c ffa c T 5 l % fc M W R U l % ^ 3 T R frn (2010) ^ g *s *T 'ftiSJllftfi
Briefly discuss the main recommendations of the Punchhi Commission (2010) 
on Centre-State relations for transforming Indian Federal System. 20
2
(c) ¥fo sfto 3 T R o cR S fl 1 % ^ T F H J % TRH ^
¥^cft I to| Trtoi srfcrc iftro ^ ^ ^?n I % ^ sfa *R?n ^ ^
t o cR ? ^ N flfc T c T t o 1 ? ” I fB ^ ^FTg ^tf^l
As Dr. B. R. Ambedkar observed, “the text of the Constitution can provide the 
organs of the State, but the final outcome of the governance process depends 
on how it has operationalised by the political parties and people". Elucidate the 
statement, 10
3. (a) % fcT^ 3^fj, w m l zftx ^
TR^fcl % ^ ^:y1c(fl"d 'TOT 11 ^ €tf^l
The objectives, approaches and organisational arrangements for 
decision-making of the NITI Aayog aim at restoring the federal character of the 
Indian polity. Explain. 20
(b) ^ ?R ? ^ 1 % % ¦tflif'Site S S p tf €l ^FTWI t o Wm
wft?i t o i *n 1 1
Explain fully how a balance can be struck between autonomy and 
accountability of India’s public enterprises. 20
(c) zmFFF: % % H ^ fc f w rite ¦ q fta R fa w r t e w i % wr 3
W ’ is w i
“Decentralised governance must serve as an instrument of realising social 
change and social justice.” Comment on the statement. 10
4. (a) 3^T#i 3 # f ^ , 2014 % TO 3 i^TO % ^ ^ f^TCI ^fQ:i
Discuss the arguments for and against the National Judicial Appointments 
Commission Act, 2014. 20
(b) ^ ti % ^ ^ MTHte Uffct ^ ^ ^
arte i^rfl < 3 t i ” m ^tf^i
“In very recent time, the role of the State Governor is found to be more of 
diplomatic than administrative nature.” Comment on the statement with 
suitable examples. 20
(c) W ^ < 1 ^1 ^ % ^TFFR (^U^r^w) % WRRR°I % ’3 'T F T R 3
Comment on the recent changes in the approach and methodology of 
devolution of responsibilities and transfer of funds from the Union to the 
States. 10
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3*fto 3FS t o W 1 3 fo# TR 3tR M ^ l
I S H F T t ^ "S T ^ WtT, < i% H sld t, ^ W A fl ^R1 ^iflm
% Mrei ^ w r w n^m ^ srite w? 3 % 3trc ^ ^ -rperh < 3 ^ ^ w i ^
tri ^ t t o -^-^ tr gftcf^n 3 ^ ^ % npr ^ t o ^tf^i
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (PAPER-II)
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250
QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)
There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and 
in ENGLISH. '
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must 
be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space 
provided. No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized 
one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a 
question shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank 
in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
1 40 1 [ P.T.O.
T s H J S —A / SECTION—A
1. W TO % ftnifod > T P ft (Sc ^R HW1 150 " r f 3) :
Attempt all of the following in about 150 words each : 10><5=50
(a) “ sffa+iflctt % ‘dWu 3 W ^ft’ ddl T ^ c ft WU $m
^ ^ ^ W ?? 3 ^ 3 r T C % TO 3 c T ^
“Democracy within bureaucracy is likely to reduce its effectiveness.” Do you 
agree with this view? Argue your case.
(b) “'tom 3rtoi 3 t e r ^ ^ramai 3 tr
“District Collector’s role in the development process has been overemphasised.” 
Comment on the statement.
(C) ^TT t e l fa fc R 3 ^ TF?^ 3 ^ ^ 5
t\ tt^tI 3 ^ tot I? w n
_ _ *
Why has District Planning been marginalised in many States and remained 
prominent in a few States? Explain.
(d) 3 ^ c!tt% 3 ^ ^ I t ”
U H ldK H IcH eb ^tf^l
“Ordinance-making power of the Executive needs to be suitably restrained.” 
Examine it critically.
(e) “ ‘^T?R W^R, ^ ^ T T C l 3T^ 3 T C R ^ ^ 3T?m R = F T
Trfft % \” 3TR W ^cT f? 3 ^ liR % 3 W I ^ R l
“ ‘Minimum government, maximum governance’ is not just a slogan but a 
philosophy of administration with enormous potentialities.” Do you agree? Give 
reasons for your answer.
2. (a) } w cct ^ ^ t o tffar crb t o I?
To what extent has political culture influenced the administrative culture of
India? Explain. 20
(b) 'T T C c ffa c T 5 l % fc M W R U l % ^ 3 T R frn (2010) ^ g *s *T 'ftiSJllftfi
Briefly discuss the main recommendations of the Punchhi Commission (2010) 
on Centre-State relations for transforming Indian Federal System. 20
2
(c) ¥fo sfto 3 T R o cR S fl 1 % ^ T F H J % TRH ^
¥^cft I to| Trtoi srfcrc iftro ^ ^ ^?n I % ^ sfa *R?n ^ ^
t o cR ? ^ N flfc T c T t o 1 ? ” I fB ^ ^FTg ^tf^l
As Dr. B. R. Ambedkar observed, “the text of the Constitution can provide the 
organs of the State, but the final outcome of the governance process depends 
on how it has operationalised by the political parties and people". Elucidate the 
statement, 10
3. (a) % fcT^ 3^fj, w m l zftx ^
TR^fcl % ^ ^:y1c(fl"d 'TOT 11 ^ €tf^l
The objectives, approaches and organisational arrangements for 
decision-making of the NITI Aayog aim at restoring the federal character of the 
Indian polity. Explain. 20
(b) ^ ?R ? ^ 1 % % ¦tflif'Site S S p tf €l ^FTWI t o Wm
wft?i t o i *n 1 1
Explain fully how a balance can be struck between autonomy and 
accountability of India’s public enterprises. 20
(c) zmFFF: % % H ^ fc f w rite ¦ q fta R fa w r t e w i % wr 3
W ’ is w i
“Decentralised governance must serve as an instrument of realising social 
change and social justice.” Comment on the statement. 10
4. (a) 3^T#i 3 # f ^ , 2014 % TO 3 i^TO % ^ ^ f^TCI ^fQ:i
Discuss the arguments for and against the National Judicial Appointments 
Commission Act, 2014. 20
(b) ^ ti % ^ ^ MTHte Uffct ^ ^ ^
arte i^rfl < 3 t i ” m ^tf^i
“In very recent time, the role of the State Governor is found to be more of 
diplomatic than administrative nature.” Comment on the statement with 
suitable examples. 20
(c) W ^ < 1 ^1 ^ % ^TFFR (^U^r^w) % WRRR°I % ’3 'T F T R 3
Comment on the recent changes in the approach and methodology of 
devolution of responsibilities and transfer of funds from the Union to the 
States. 10
c 6 - v f f y Z - < 9 - jQ < $ < & < ® /40 3 { P.T.O.
— B / s e c t i o n — B
5. w TO % ftnifod wf t ^ ( 3 ^ cTWl 250 7 T 3) :
Attempt all of the following in about 750 words each : 10><5=50
(a) ^TT sfft 3 ^JR % fcT^, T p R ^ ^
3 T W lx | H lrH «b
Critically examine the concept of community policing as a tool for improving 
public-police relations.
(b) w m f t W TT^ <M4lR)«h 3 W I % ^ ^ TOcTT ^ !
Explain how budget can be used as a political instrument.
(c) “ hkct A to?; I, 3 fofa-forfa 3 ^-^HTftcn % s T io h i^ h
sfk ^| ?T G TH $ c t f ]” W ^2R T K ^ ^ 1
"Most Civil Servants in India are competent administrators, but they pay little 
attention to encourage people’s participation in decision-making.” Comment on 
the statement.
(d) 3 T T C % % M^N'cf) TR (xfto s^Ko ^ T T O ! 3 3 ^
*RTI^ ^IFFR T?I 3 ^ 3 tT C % A
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.
(e) ’shdtPl^t ( 3 T T ? o tfo yy<n ^ ^u id i A e ft 'S p IR ^Idl t,
iteA A i^cft f t ” fM^ft
“Information Communication Technology (ICT) improves the quality of public 
servicc delivery, but fails to check bribery.” Comment.
6. (a) A Wcttdl % JRHUfe 3T^TcT^l f^ R smffl to W R m
t r m ^ A T<\W \ ^ ^ ^tf^l
“Excellent ideas but poor implementation have characterised the 
administrative reforms in India since Independence.” Critically examine the 
statement giving examples from the Union and State Governments. 20
(b) W U 3m WTcT % 'TRcT A m m 3 ^ rrftl t? 3F& 37ft % W 3
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. 20
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^ F t ^er 'c rr e r w rf\ % 3xr ^ f i 
W R im \ 1 3 frr 5 37f^Ff f m \ TOf 3 $ Sc^F T £ E TO ^RR tfr? 3f^ % ^ R |
3 ^ wm/w] % f^R fora 3 3% w A 1^ ^ ?i
% 3 tT C ^ft WTR 3 1c# ^ ^T% e t , 3 fT C % 3T^1-^ 3 t o T Fn % , 3 ftT W 1 TIW ? 3 H ^
o t -^-3 t R (^o Tfto T 7 0) g^efn % *r stte M e w *rc t o ^ht 3nfaf3 % 
3*fto 3FS t o W 1 3 fo# TR 3tR M ^ l
I S H F T t ^ "S T ^ WtT, < i% H sld t, ^ W A fl ^R1 ^iflm
% Mrei ^ w r w n^m ^ srite w? 3 % 3trc ^ ^ -rperh < 3 ^ ^ w i ^
tri ^ t t o -^-^ tr gftcf^n 3 ^ ^ % npr ^ t o ^tf^i
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (PAPER-II)
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250
QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)
There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and 
in ENGLISH. '
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must 
be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space 
provided. No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized 
one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a 
question shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank 
in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
1 40 1 [ P.T.O.
T s H J S —A / SECTION—A
1. W TO % ftnifod > T P ft (Sc ^R HW1 150 " r f 3) :
Attempt all of the following in about 150 words each : 10><5=50
(a) “ sffa+iflctt % ‘dWu 3 W ^ft’ ddl T ^ c ft WU $m
^ ^ ^ W ?? 3 ^ 3 r T C % TO 3 c T ^
“Democracy within bureaucracy is likely to reduce its effectiveness.” Do you 
agree with this view? Argue your case.
(b) “'tom 3rtoi 3 t e r ^ ^ramai 3 tr
“District Collector’s role in the development process has been overemphasised.” 
Comment on the statement.
(C) ^TT t e l fa fc R 3 ^ TF?^ 3 ^ ^ 5
t\ tt^tI 3 ^ tot I? w n
_ _ *
Why has District Planning been marginalised in many States and remained 
prominent in a few States? Explain.
(d) 3 ^ c!tt% 3 ^ ^ I t ”
U H ldK H IcH eb ^tf^l
“Ordinance-making power of the Executive needs to be suitably restrained.” 
Examine it critically.
(e) “ ‘^T?R W^R, ^ ^ T T C l 3T^ 3 T C R ^ ^ 3T?m R = F T
Trfft % \” 3TR W ^cT f? 3 ^ liR % 3 W I ^ R l
“ ‘Minimum government, maximum governance’ is not just a slogan but a 
philosophy of administration with enormous potentialities.” Do you agree? Give 
reasons for your answer.
2. (a) } w cct ^ ^ t o tffar crb t o I?
To what extent has political culture influenced the administrative culture of
India? Explain. 20
(b) 'T T C c ffa c T 5 l % fc M W R U l % ^ 3 T R frn (2010) ^ g *s *T 'ftiSJllftfi
Briefly discuss the main recommendations of the Punchhi Commission (2010) 
on Centre-State relations for transforming Indian Federal System. 20
2
(c) ¥fo sfto 3 T R o cR S fl 1 % ^ T F H J % TRH ^
¥^cft I to| Trtoi srfcrc iftro ^ ^ ^?n I % ^ sfa *R?n ^ ^
t o cR ? ^ N flfc T c T t o 1 ? ” I fB ^ ^FTg ^tf^l
As Dr. B. R. Ambedkar observed, “the text of the Constitution can provide the 
organs of the State, but the final outcome of the governance process depends 
on how it has operationalised by the political parties and people". Elucidate the 
statement, 10
3. (a) % fcT^ 3^fj, w m l zftx ^
TR^fcl % ^ ^:y1c(fl"d 'TOT 11 ^ €tf^l
The objectives, approaches and organisational arrangements for 
decision-making of the NITI Aayog aim at restoring the federal character of the 
Indian polity. Explain. 20
(b) ^ ?R ? ^ 1 % % ¦tflif'Site S S p tf €l ^FTWI t o Wm
wft?i t o i *n 1 1
Explain fully how a balance can be struck between autonomy and 
accountability of India’s public enterprises. 20
(c) zmFFF: % % H ^ fc f w rite ¦ q fta R fa w r t e w i % wr 3
W ’ is w i
“Decentralised governance must serve as an instrument of realising social 
change and social justice.” Comment on the statement. 10
4. (a) 3^T#i 3 # f ^ , 2014 % TO 3 i^TO % ^ ^ f^TCI ^fQ:i
Discuss the arguments for and against the National Judicial Appointments 
Commission Act, 2014. 20
(b) ^ ti % ^ ^ MTHte Uffct ^ ^ ^
arte i^rfl < 3 t i ” m ^tf^i
“In very recent time, the role of the State Governor is found to be more of 
diplomatic than administrative nature.” Comment on the statement with 
suitable examples. 20
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devolution of responsibilities and transfer of funds from the Union to the 
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Critically examine the concept of community policing as a tool for improving 
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Explain how budget can be used as a political instrument.
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"Most Civil Servants in India are competent administrators, but they pay little 
attention to encourage people’s participation in decision-making.” Comment on 
the statement.
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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.
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“Information Communication Technology (ICT) improves the quality of public 
servicc delivery, but fails to check bribery.” Comment.
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“Excellent ideas but poor implementation have characterised the 
administrative reforms in India since Independence.” Critically examine the 
statement giving examples from the Union and State Governments. 20
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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. 20
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What are the major concerns of the Second Administrative Reforms 
Commission on Civil Service reforms? Indicate the current status of their 
implementation. 10
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How do the Union Government policies on Smart and AMRUT Cities address 
the problems of management of urban development? Explain. 20
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Discuss the significance and role of the Central Paramilitary Forces in 
maintaining law and order and countering insurgency as well as terrorism. 20
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Discuss the major highlights of the reforms introduced from time-to-time in 
Central Civil Services Conduct Rules and add your own comments. 10
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“Municipal governance in India is not sufficiently prepared to meet the 
challenges of frequent natural disasters.” Elucidate the statement and add 
your own suggestions. 20
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Discuss critically the salient features of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) 
regarding its purposes and jurisdiction. 20
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Argue the case for and against creating Indian Public Enterprises and
Industrial Service for boosting the moribund public sector in India. 10
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