Q1
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) "Politics-administration dichotomy debate is still alive." Comment. (10 marks) (b) "Formal organisations are made up of…
Public Administration
UPSC Public Administration 2024
All 16 questions from the 2024 Civil Services Mains Public Administration paper across 2 papers — 800 marks in total. Each question comes with a detailed evaluation rubric, directive word analysis, and model answer points.
16Questions
800Total marks
2Papers
2024Exam year
Q2
(a) McGregor's 'Theory X' and 'Theory Y' provide insights into human motivation at workplace differently. Examine in detail. (20 marks) (b) Good governance adds normative and eval…
Q3
(a) Strengthening social audit through appropriate ways will promote inclusive government. Comment. (20 marks) (b) The development of administrative law in Welfare State has made…
Q4
(a) ERG theory of motivation attempts to reconceptualise the theory of Hierarchy of Needs. Comment. (20 marks) (b) Scientific Management and Human Relations theory are two distinc…
Q5
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) The Anti-Development Thesis is a critical perspective on the traditional development models. Comment. (10 marks) (b) Ci…
Q6
(a) A trend to adopt innovative practices in administrative ethics is gaining ground for improving public trust in government. Discuss. (20 marks) (b) The future of e-governance i…
Q7
(a) Riggs' Prismatic Model has been criticised as overly gloomy and technical complex, but it remains as a useful starting point for Comparative Public Administration research. An…
Q8
(a) Bureaucracy in developing countries faces several challenges and tackling of these will make them more responsive, adaptive and align with development needs. Discuss. (20 mark…
Q1
Answer the following in about 150 words each: (a) "Ethics in Public services has been the main concern of Kautilya's Arthashastra." Examine the statement. (10 marks) (b) "The Mugh…
Q2
(a) The National Data and Analysis Platform (NDAP) of NITI Aayog facilitates a robust ecosystem to promote democratisation and inclusivity in development. Discuss. (20 marks) (b)…
Q3
(a) "The role of State Finance Commission in distribution of finances between state and local governments is vital." Discuss. (20 marks) (b) "Centre-state relations are undergoing…
Q4
(a) Public sector undertakings have been the bedrock of welfareism in India for many decades. Evaluate the pros and cons of current disinvestment scenario. (20 marks) (b) The coll…
Q5
Answer the following in about 150 words each: (a) The constitutional stature provided to the Public Service Commissions accord them the autonomy to work towards fair recruitments.…
Q6
(a) "The success of administrative reforms in a country like India depends upon the political will." Comment. (20 marks) (b) The journey of transformation of local governance has…
Q7
(a) The separation of police investigation and prosecution has its own benefits and challenges. Analyse in context of recent developments. (20 marks) (b) Lack of financial resourc…
Q8
(a) Police-Public relations are poor in India. What measures are required to strengthen these relations? (20 marks) (b) The office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India…
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