Q1
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Imperfect market and political factors limit the application of Public Choice approach. Explain. (10 marks) (b) The fin…
Public Administration
UPSC Public Administration 2025
All 16 questions from the 2025 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
2025Exam year
Q2
(a) New Public Management has actually been a transitory state in evolution from traditional Public Administration to what is here called New Public Governance. Examine. (20 marks…
Q3
(a) In conflict situations in organizations, leadership migrates to the aggressive and relegates the emotionally matured to the background. Discuss. (20 marks) (b) The foundations…
Q4
(a) "Delegated legislation should be clear and should confine to the limits determined by the legislature." In light of the statement explain how misuse of administrative discreti…
Q5
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) E-advocacy model of e-governance can facilitate democratization of public policy making. Discuss. (10 marks) (b) Neo-li…
Q6
(a) F. W. Riggs's 'industria'-interdependent economy is a precursor for some features of post-modern Public Administration. Analyse. (20 marks) (b) The role and responsibility of…
Q7
(a) The objective of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization and of New Public Management was to limit government functions and reduce public expenditure. However both fun…
Q8
(a) The effectiveness of civil society in development process is only when state institutions are receptive to inputs from the civil society organizations. Discuss. (20 marks) (b)…
Q1
Answer the following in about 150 words each: (a) Arthashastra of Kautilya means the science of economics of livelihood of the people. Comment. (10 marks) (b) Trace the reasons fo…
Q2
(a) "The colonial legacy is responsible for many administrative problems in independent India as the role of company agents and traders evolved into Magistrates, Governors and Civ…
Q3
(a) While the Constitution offers a strong framework for decentralized and accountable governance, the real test lies in how institutions, civil society and citizens uphold consti…
Q4
(a) Experience of various States suggests that reorganization of districts was prompted more by politico-populist convenience rather than ease of administration. Discuss. (20 mark…
Q5
Answer the following in about 150 words each: (a) Low cyber awareness among officials is causing cyber security issues in the administration. Comment. (10 marks) (b) The 'guilloti…
Q6
(a) Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) does not effectively address local level issues. Give your opinion. (20 marks) (b) Do you think 'Aadhaar'…
Q7
(a) Many elected women representatives in local governments in India, especially from marginalized backgrounds, often struggle to govern effectively. Examine. (20 marks) (b) Budge…
Q8
(a) Metropolitan cities are providing major portions of national wealth, but their governance is fraught with intricate institutional relationships. Explain. (20 marks) (b) Traini…
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