Public Administration Optional Paper 1 - 2021 | UPSC Previous Year Question Papers and Video Analysis PDF Download

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(Please read each of
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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 a 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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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 a 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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UV-A
/ SECTION-A
Answer the
following in about
150 words cach
10x5-50
(a)
Governance is about managing self-organizing networks." Elaborate.
(b)
Two-dimensional taxonomy was used by Herbert Simon to describe the
degree to which decisions are programmed or non-programmed." Explain.
(c)
Examine the approach of public service motivation as an inducement to
bring the desired level of efficiency in public service delivery.
In theory, the 'civil society organizations' promote cooperation between
people and public service organizations, but in practice, their activities
restrict the promotion of government programmes. Analyze.
(e)
Fayol and Taylor had different management perspectives, while having
similar goal of organizational efficiency. Comment.
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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 a 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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UV-A
/ SECTION-A
Answer the
following in about
150 words cach
10x5-50
(a)
Governance is about managing self-organizing networks." Elaborate.
(b)
Two-dimensional taxonomy was used by Herbert Simon to describe the
degree to which decisions are programmed or non-programmed." Explain.
(c)
Examine the approach of public service motivation as an inducement to
bring the desired level of efficiency in public service delivery.
In theory, the 'civil society organizations' promote cooperation between
people and public service organizations, but in practice, their activities
restrict the promotion of government programmes. Analyze.
(e)
Fayol and Taylor had different management perspectives, while having
similar goal of organizational efficiency. Comment.
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Behavioural approach has been questioned on the basis of its utility in
the
analysis of administrative problems. Discuss the
weaknesses of the
20
approach and the shifts made therein.
Public
administration has been viewed as a socially embedded process of
collective relationship, dialogue and action. Examine the statement in light
of the
consensus achieved in the Third Minnowbrook Conference. 15
Public-private
partnership phenomenon has been transformed into a type
of governance
scheme or mechanism. Discuss its capacity to overcome
future challenges.
15
3. (a)
Integration of different streams of
administrative thought to propound a
universal administrative theory is hindered by the impact of
culture.
Critically examine.
20
(b)
Judicial review, prevention of misuse or abuse of
administrative
power and
provision of suitable remedies are the basic principles
of
administrative
law.
Justify as how various organs of the State are able to uphold
these
15
principles.
(c)
Regulation is an old but increasingly necessary
mode of social
coordination
and
politi
of
globalization.
al intervention into societal processes.
Examine it in the
context
15
3
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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 a 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.
HXS-U-PBAD/35
1
[P.T.O
UV-A
/ SECTION-A
Answer the
following in about
150 words cach
10x5-50
(a)
Governance is about managing self-organizing networks." Elaborate.
(b)
Two-dimensional taxonomy was used by Herbert Simon to describe the
degree to which decisions are programmed or non-programmed." Explain.
(c)
Examine the approach of public service motivation as an inducement to
bring the desired level of efficiency in public service delivery.
In theory, the 'civil society organizations' promote cooperation between
people and public service organizations, but in practice, their activities
restrict the promotion of government programmes. Analyze.
(e)
Fayol and Taylor had different management perspectives, while having
similar goal of organizational efficiency. Comment.
HXS-U-PBAD/35
2
Behavioural approach has been questioned on the basis of its utility in
the
analysis of administrative problems. Discuss the
weaknesses of the
20
approach and the shifts made therein.
Public
administration has been viewed as a socially embedded process of
collective relationship, dialogue and action. Examine the statement in light
of the
consensus achieved in the Third Minnowbrook Conference. 15
Public-private
partnership phenomenon has been transformed into a type
of governance
scheme or mechanism. Discuss its capacity to overcome
future challenges.
15
3. (a)
Integration of different streams of
administrative thought to propound a
universal administrative theory is hindered by the impact of
culture.
Critically examine.
20
(b)
Judicial review, prevention of misuse or abuse of
administrative
power and
provision of suitable remedies are the basic principles
of
administrative
law.
Justify as how various organs of the State are able to uphold
these
15
principles.
(c)
Regulation is an old but increasingly necessary
mode of social
coordination
and
politi
of
globalization.
al intervention into societal processes.
Examine it in the
context
15
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4. (a)
The new public service model approaches governance on the premises of an
active and involved citizenship, wherein the rolc of public officials is to
facilitate opportunities for citizens' engagement in governance. Explain. 20
(b)
of
Neo-Wcberian State involves changing the model of operation of
administrative structures into a model focussed on mecting citizens' needs.
Discuss.
15
(c)
Nothing in public administration is more important,
interesting or
mysterious than leadership. Analyze the statement in the context of
15
strategic leadership.
TUE-B /
SECTION-B
10x5-50
Answer the following in about
150
words
each
The approach to the study of administration
in its environmental context is
especially more useful for developing countries.
Comment.
Gender equality and women's rights have laid down a strong foundation of
development. Elaborate.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (PAPER-I)
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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 a 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.
HXS-U-PBAD/35
1
[P.T.O
UV-A
/ SECTION-A
Answer the
following in about
150 words cach
10x5-50
(a)
Governance is about managing self-organizing networks." Elaborate.
(b)
Two-dimensional taxonomy was used by Herbert Simon to describe the
degree to which decisions are programmed or non-programmed." Explain.
(c)
Examine the approach of public service motivation as an inducement to
bring the desired level of efficiency in public service delivery.
In theory, the 'civil society organizations' promote cooperation between
people and public service organizations, but in practice, their activities
restrict the promotion of government programmes. Analyze.
(e)
Fayol and Taylor had different management perspectives, while having
similar goal of organizational efficiency. Comment.
HXS-U-PBAD/35
2
Behavioural approach has been questioned on the basis of its utility in
the
analysis of administrative problems. Discuss the
weaknesses of the
20
approach and the shifts made therein.
Public
administration has been viewed as a socially embedded process of
collective relationship, dialogue and action. Examine the statement in light
of the
consensus achieved in the Third Minnowbrook Conference. 15
Public-private
partnership phenomenon has been transformed into a type
of governance
scheme or mechanism. Discuss its capacity to overcome
future challenges.
15
3. (a)
Integration of different streams of
administrative thought to propound a
universal administrative theory is hindered by the impact of
culture.
Critically examine.
20
(b)
Judicial review, prevention of misuse or abuse of
administrative
power and
provision of suitable remedies are the basic principles
of
administrative
law.
Justify as how various organs of the State are able to uphold
these
15
principles.
(c)
Regulation is an old but increasingly necessary
mode of social
coordination
and
politi
of
globalization.
al intervention into societal processes.
Examine it in the
context
15
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4. (a)
The new public service model approaches governance on the premises of an
active and involved citizenship, wherein the rolc of public officials is to
facilitate opportunities for citizens' engagement in governance. Explain. 20
(b)
of
Neo-Wcberian State involves changing the model of operation of
administrative structures into a model focussed on mecting citizens' needs.
Discuss.
15
(c)
Nothing in public administration is more important,
interesting or
mysterious than leadership. Analyze the statement in the context of
15
strategic leadership.
TUE-B /
SECTION-B
10x5-50
Answer the following in about
150
words
each
The approach to the study of administration
in its environmental context is
especially more useful for developing countries.
Comment.
Gender equality and women's rights have laid down a strong foundation of
development. Elaborate.
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(c)
Feriormance
appraisal
necds to be seen
beyond the
mere
suitability
of the
official
for
vertical
promotion.
Explain.
t1s
widely agreed
that the government ought to
provide
the goods
that
market
fails to
provide
or does not provide efficientiy.
Ag
MIS has evolved
and gone far beyond its traditional
advantages due to
technological
advancements.
Comment.
6. (a)
Emphasis on cost control and reducing public expenditure has diverted the
focus of government budgets from the basic objectives of reallocation of
resources, bringing economic stability and promoting social equity.
20
Examine.
(b)
In modern context, Riggsian terms have not altogether
disappeared,
but
have emerged in different forms with newer meanings.
Discuss.
15
A striking feature
of economic development is an
apparent
symbiotic
15
evolution of strong States and strong market
economies. Analyze.
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