UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Public Administration Paper I PDF

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  • Year 2022
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM
Year 2022
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PAPER - I
Subject Public Administration
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Public Administration Paper I from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2022. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of public administration principles and theories. It consists of descriptive questions divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions. Candidates are required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for a career in the Indian civil services, providing insights into the expected depth and breadth of knowledge required.

Major Topics Covered

  • Public Management
  • Public Administration
  • Business Management
  • Likert's System Theory
  • Tribunals
  • Courts
  • Classical Organisation Theory
  • Modern Organisation Theories
  • State and Civil Society Interaction
  • Developing Countries

Why This Paper is Important

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

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  • General Studies Paper III - UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2022
  • General Studies Paper IV - UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2022
  • Essay Paper - UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2022
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Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ 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 ।
  • प्रश्मों 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) लोक प्रबन्ध लोक प्रशासन से 'क्या' और 'क्यों' तथा व्यवसाय प्रबन्ध से 'कैसे' लेता है ।
विस्तार से समझाइए ।

Public Management takes 'what' and 'why' from Public Administration and 'how' from Business Management. Elaborate.

(b) प्रत्येक मानवीय संगठन व्यवस्था-I से प्रारम्भ होकर अन्ततः व्यवस्था-IV पर समाप्त होता है ।
लिकर्ट के कथन पर टिप्पणी कीजिए।

Every human organisation shall start from System-I and ultimately end up with System-IV. Comment on Likert's statement.

(c) सभी न्यायाधिकरण न्यायालय होते हैं, किन्तु सभी न्यायालय न्यायाधिकरण नहीं होते ।
व्याख्या कीजिए ।

All tribunals are courts, but all courts are not tribunals. Explain.

(d) शास्त्रीय संगठन सिद्धान्त आधुनिक संगठन सिद्धान्तों के लिए आधार सृजित करता है ।
विश्लेषण कीजिए ।

Classical Organisation Theory formed the bedrock for the modern organisation theories. Analyse.

(e) विशेषकर विकासशील देशों में, राज्य तथा नागरिक समाज के बीच अन्तःक्रिया अब तक विस्तृत रूप से उपेक्षित रही है । परीक्षण कीजिए।

Interaction between the State and Civil society has hitherto been largely neglected, especially in developing countries. Examine.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper was conducted?

This paper is from the CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM.

What is the year of this examination paper?

The year of this examination paper is 2022.

Who conducted the Civil Services Main Exam 2022?

The exam was conducted by UPSC.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject of this paper is Public Administration.

What is the paper code for Public Administration Paper I?

The paper code is CRNA-F-PBAD.

What is the total time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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