UPSC Civil Services Mains 2023 Public Administration Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2023

  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Public Administration Paper - II
Subject Public Administration
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for the Public Administration Paper II of the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2023. The paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of advanced concepts in public administration. It consists of 8 questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer a total of 5 questions, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. Aspirants can use this paper to gauge the difficulty level and the types of questions asked, aiding their preparation strategy.

Major Topics Covered

  • State and Statecraft
  • Bureaucracy and National Development
  • Constitutional Amendment Acts
  • Finance Commission
  • Local Bodies
  • Parliamentary Democracy
  • Executive

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2023 Public Administration Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2022 Public Administration Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2023 General Studies Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2023 Public Administration Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Public Administration Syllabus
  • UPSC Public Administration Paper II Syllabus Details
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Exam Structure and Marking Scheme

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पुष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE 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.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer the following in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित में से प्रत्येक का लगभग 150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए:

(a) “कौटिल्य का अर्थशास्त्र राज्य एवं शासनकला पर एक सैद्धांतिक कृति है ।” टिप्पणी कीजिए ।

"Kautilya's Arthashastra is a theoretical work on the State and Statecraft." Comment.

(b) आलोचक कभी-कभी तर्क करते हैं कि नौकरशाही राष्ट्र के विकास में बाधक होती है । विश्लेषण कीजिए ।

Critics, sometimes, argue that bureaucracy is an impediment to a nation's development. Analyse.

(c) इक्यानवें सांविधानिक संशोधन अधिनियम ने केन्द्र तथा राज्य, दोनों स्तरों पर, मंत्रिपरिषद् के आकार को सफलतापूर्वक सही बना दिया है । टिप्पणी कीजिए ।

The Ninety-First Constitutional Amendment Act successfully right-sized the Council of Ministers both at Union and State levels. Comment.

(d) क्या यह सही है कि वित्त आयोग भारत में स्थानीय निकायों को वित्तीय मज़बूती प्रदान कर रहा है ? अपने उत्तर के लिए तर्क दीजिए ।

Is it true that the Finance Commission has been lending financial strength to the local bodies in India? Argue in favour of your response.

(e) “भारतीय संसदीय लोकतंत्र निर्वाचित प्रमुख को ही राज्य की वास्तविक कार्यपालिका के रूप में परिकल्पित करता है ।” विवेचन कीजिए।

"Parliamentary democracy in India envisages elected head as the real executive of a State." Discuss.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Public Administration Paper II.

What is the conducting body for this exam?

The exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are 8 questions in total.

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