UPSC Civil Services Main 2017 Public Administration Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2017
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Public Administration Paper - II
Subject Public Administration
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Public Administration Paper II for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2017. The paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of public administration concepts and their application. It consists of descriptive questions, with a total of 8 questions divided into two sections. Candidates are required to answer five questions in total, with questions 1 and 5 being compulsory, and at least one question from each section. The exam allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for top positions in the Indian administrative services.

Major Topics Covered

  • Constitutionalism in India
  • Cabinet Secretariat
  • Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
  • Local Self-Government Institutions
  • Capacity Building
  • Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
  • Private Enterprises
  • Multi-National Corporations (MNCs)
  • All India Judicial Service (AIJS)
  • Timely Delivery of Justice
  • Market Reforms
  • Social and Economic Justice
  • Basic Structure of Constitution
  • Lateral Entry into Civil Services
  • Indian Administration

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

  • Public Administration Paper - I (2017)
  • General Studies Paper - I (2017)
  • General Studies Paper - II (2017)
  • General Studies Paper - III (2017)
  • General Studies Paper - IV (2017)
  • Optional Subject Papers (2017)
  • Public Administration Paper II 2017 Answer Key
  • Public Administration Syllabus for UPSC Mains

Instructions

  • इसमें आठ प्रश्न हैं जो दो खण्डों में विभाजित हैं तथा हिन्दी एवं अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हैं।
  • परीक्षार्थी को कुल पाँच प्रश्नों के उत्तर देने हैं।
  • प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 5 अनिवार्य हैं तथा बाकी प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक खण्ड से कम-से-कम एक प्रश्न चुनकर तीन प्रश्नों के उत्तर दें।
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर उसी माध्यम में लिखे जाने चाहिए, जिसका उल्लेख आपके प्रवेश-पत्र में किया गया है, और इस माध्यम का स्पष्ट उल्लेख प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू॰ सी॰ ए॰) पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर अंकित निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • उल्लिखित 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 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. निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए : Answer the following questions in about 150 words each : 10× 5 = 50 ‘‘सांविधानिकता भारत में प्रशासनिक इमारत का मूलाधार है।’’ विवेचना कीजिए।

(a) "Constitutionalism is the foundation of the administrative edifice in India." Discuss. ‘‘मंत्रिमण्डल सचिवालय की प्रतिष्ठा और कार्यकरण का प्रधानमंत्री के कार्यालय (पी॰ एम॰ ओ॰) से कड़ी

(b) चुनौती का सामना होता है।'' इस दृढ़कथन के पक्ष और विपक्ष दोनों पर तर्क दीजिए। "The status and functioning of the Cabinet Secretariat face a stiff challenge from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO)." Argue both in favour and against the contention. ‘‘निर्वाचित प्रतिनिधियों के क्षमता-निर्माण की कमी के कारण स्थानीय स्वशासन संस्थाओं की प्रभाविता बाधित

(c) होती है।" विस्तार से समझाइए। "Effectiveness of local self-government institutions is hampered due to the lack of capacity building of the elected representatives." Elaborate. ‘‘भारत में सार्वजनिक क्षेत्रक उपक्रमों (पी० एस० यू०) को निजी उद्यमों और बहु-राष्ट्रीय निगमों

(d) (एम० एन० सी०) से कठिन प्रतियोगिता का सामना करना पड़ता है।'' समझाइए। "Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in India face tough competition from the private enterprises and Multi-National Corporations (MNCs)." Explain. क्या आपके विचार में ‘अखिल भारतीय न्यायिक सेवा (ए॰ आइ॰ जे॰ एस॰)’ नागरिकों को समय पर न्याय

(e) उपलब्ध कराने में योगदान करेगी? अपने कथन के पक्ष में तर्क दीजिए। Do you think that 'All India Judicial Service (AIJS)' would contribute to timely delivery of justice to the citizens? Argue your case. ‘‘बाज़ार सुधारों ने भारत के संविधान के आधारिक स्वरूप का अतिक्रमण नहीं किया है, किन्तु सामाजिक और 2.

(a) आर्थिक न्याय के आदर्शों की प्राप्ति को अधिकांशतः शिथिल कर दिया है।’’ टिप्पणी कीजिए। "The market reforms have not infringed the basic structure of the Constitution of India, but have largely compromised the realisation of the ideals of social and economic justice." Comment. 20 ''सिविल सेवाओं में पार्श्विक प्रवेश का विचार भारतीय प्रशासन में ऊर्जा का संचार करेगा।'' इसके क्या-क्या

(b) संभव लाभ और परिसीमाएँ हैं? "The idea of lateral entry into the Civil Services would energise Indian administration." What are its possible advantages and limitations? STH-D-P-BAD | 39 2

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This paper is from the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which year was this Civil Services Main Examination held?

The examination was held in 2017.

Who conducted the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2017?

The examination was conducted by UPSC.

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The subject is Public Administration, specifically Paper II.

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