UPSC Public Administration Paper II 2018 Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2018
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 Public Administration Paper II of the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2018. The paper, conducted by the UPSC, has a maximum mark of 250 and a time limit of three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. This paper is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the Public Administration optional subject in the UPSC Mains exam, offering insights into the types of questions asked and the expected depth of analysis.

Major Topics Covered

  • Local Government
  • Westminster Model
  • Indian Political Culture
  • Cabinet Secretariat
  • Bureaucracy
  • Lateral Entry
  • Contracting Out
  • Service Delivery
  • Accountability Mechanisms

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC 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 Public Administration Paper I 2018
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains 2018 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains 2018 Essay Paper
  • UPSC Public Administration Paper II 2018 Answer Key
  • UPSC Mains 2018 Public Administration Solutions
  • UPSC Public Administration Optional Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर अंकित 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 ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हां ।
  • प्रस्त-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 question 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 questions in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित में से प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :

(a) “निकट रहने वाली सरकार ही लोगों के लिए सबसे ज़्यादा महत्त्वपूर्ण सरकार होती है।” स्थानीय शासन के मूल्यों का विशेष उल्लेख करते हुए, इस कथन पर चर्चा कीजिए।

"A government next-door is the government that matters most for the people." Discuss the statement with special reference to the values of local government.

(b) “वेस्टमिन्सटर मॉडल का तत्त्वविचार भारत की राजनीतिक संस्कृति से मेल नहीं खाता है ।” समालोचनात्मक विश्लेषण कीजिए ।

"The philosophy of the Westminster model is at odds with the political culture of India." Critically analyse.

(c) “संलग्न कार्यालय और अधीनस्थ कार्यालय मंत्रिमंडल सचिवालय के प्रकार्यचालन के अविभाज्य अंग होते हैं ।” विवेचना कीजिए ।

"The attached offices and subordinate offices are integral to the functioning of the Cabinet Secretariat." Discuss.

(d) यह आशंकित है कि ‘पार्श्विक प्रवेश’ अधिकारी तंत्र के राजनीतिकरण की ओर ले जाएगा । क्या आप सहमत हैं ? औचित्य सिद्ध कीजिए ।

It is apprehended that lateral entry will lead to politicisation of bureaucracy. Do you agree ? Justify.

(e) “बिना प्रभावी जवाबदेही क्रियाविधियों के, कार्यों को ठेके पर दे देना प्रभावी सेवा संप्रदान में उल्टा नुकसानदेह हो सकता है ।” टिप्पणी कीजिए।

"Contracting out tasks without effective accountability mechanisms can be counter-productive for effective service delivery." Comment.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2018.

Who conducts the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is for Public Administration, specifically Paper II.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete this paper?

The time allowed is three hours.

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