CS (Main) Exam 2021 Public Administration Paper II Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (Main) Exam, 2021
Year 2021
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 document contains the Public Administration Paper II question paper for the CS (Main) Examination, 2021, conducted by UPSC. The paper has a maximum mark of 250 and a time limit of three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with questions presented in both Hindi and English. Candidates are required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to assess their understanding of public administration concepts relevant to the Indian context.

Major Topics Covered

  • Indian Constitution Preamble
  • Indian Administration
  • Constitutionalism
  • Limited Government
  • Good Governance
  • Red-tapism
  • Parliamentary System
  • Speaker's Role
  • Local Government Services
  • Kautilya's Principles
  • Accountability
  • Justice
  • District Administration
  • District Collector
  • Developmental Administration
  • Governor's Role
  • State Politics
  • Public Personnel Structure
  • Recruitment System

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (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

Related Resources

  • Public Administration Paper I
  • General Studies Papers
  • Essay Paper
  • Optional Subject Papers
  • CS (Main) Exam 2021 Public Administration Paper II Answer Key
  • CS (Main) Exam Syllabus
  • Public Administration Syllabus
  • CS (Main) Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ 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.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, 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 उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिये :

(a) The Preamble to the Constitution of India provides a foundational framework of ideals and values for the Indian administration. Discuss.
भारत के संविधान की प्रस्तावना भारतीय प्रशासन के लिये आदर्शों तथा मूल्यों की रूपरेखा प्रदान करती है। विवेचना कीजिये ।

(b) Examine the extent to which the ideal of Constitutionalism as 'government by limited powers' has been a functional reality in India.
परीक्षण कीजिये कि किस सीमा तक संविधानवाद के आदर्श के रूप में ‘सीमित शक्तियों द्वारा शासन’ भारत में एक कार्यात्मक वास्तविकता रहा है।

(c) Red-tapism is a major obstacle to the implementation of 'good governance'. Comment.
सुशासन के क्रियान्वयन में लालफीताशाही एक प्रमुख अवरोध है। टिप्पणी कीजिये ।

(d) The role and status of the Speaker in parliamentary system have their foundation in the Speaker's stance on neutrality. Comment.
संसदीय व्यवस्था में स्पीकर की भूमिका एवं स्थिति तटस्थता पर स्पीकर की अवस्थिति पर आधारित है। टिप्पणी कीजिये ।

(e) The Union government develops and practices strategies to administer increasing number of existing local government services by sidelining local initiatives and discretion. Examine.
केन्द्र सरकार वर्तमान स्थानीय सरकारी सेवाओं की बढ़ती संख्या को प्रशासित करने के लिये रणनीतियों को विकसित एवं व्यवहारिक बनाने का कार्य स्थानीय पहलों तथा स्वविवेक को दरकिनार करते हुये करती है । परीक्षण कीजिये ।

Section A

Q2.

(a) Kautilya envisages protection, welfare and prosperity of the State and its people as the utmost concern of a ruler. In this context, discuss the significance of Kautilya's emphasis on governing, accountability and justice in contemporary India.
कौटिल्यू ने राज्य तथा इसके लोगों के संरक्षण, कल्याण एवं समृद्धि को अवधारित किया जो कि एक शासक का अन्तिम सरोकार होना चाहिये । इस सन्दर्भ में समसामयिक भारत में सुशासन, जवाबदेयता तथा न्याय पर कौटिल्य के प्रभाव के महत्व का विवेचन कीजिये।

(b) District Collector is the most important functionary in district administration in India. In light of the above statement, discuss the multidimensional responsibilities of District Collector in effecting coordinated developmental administration in India.
भारत में जिला प्रशासन के शीर्ष पर जिलाधिकारी एक अति महत्त्वपूर्ण पदाधिकारी है । उपर्युक्त कथन के सन्दर्भ में भारत में सम्वनित विकासात्मक प्रशासन लाने हेतु जिलाधिकारी के बहुआयामी उत्तरदायित्वों की विवेचना कीजिये ।

(c) The role of the Governor is of a sagacious counsellor, mediator and arbitrator rather than that of an active politician. In this context, examine the role of the Governor in state politics in India.
राज्यपाल की भूमिका एक सक्रिय राजनीतिज्ञ की अपेक्षाकृत एक दूरदर्शी परामर्शदाता, मध्यस्थ तथा विवाचक की होती है। इस सन्दर्भ में भारत की राजकीय राजनीति में राज्यपाल की भूमिका का परीक्षण कीजिये ।

Section A

Q3.

(a) Recruitment is the cornerstone of the whole public personnel structure and it revolves around the problem of attracting the best. Discuss the essential elements of a good recruitment system.
भर्ती सम्पूर्ण लोक कार्मिक संरचना की आधारशीला है और यह उत्कृष्ट को आकर्षित करने की समस्या पर केन्द्रित है। एक श्रेष्ठ भर्ती व्यवस्था के अनिवार्य तत्वों की विवेचना कीजिये।

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The exam is the CS (Main) Exam, 2021.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Public Administration Paper II.

Who conducts the CS (Main) Exam?

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The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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The time allowed is three hours.

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