UPSC Civil Services Mains 2016 Public Administration Paper I PDF

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  • Year 2016
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2016
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 held in 2016. The paper, conducted by UPSC, allows three hours for completion and carries a maximum of 250 marks. It is designed to assess candidates' in-depth understanding of Public Administration concepts. The paper consists of eight descriptive questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions. This paper is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Mains exam, offering insights into the types of questions asked and the depth of knowledge expected.

Major Topics Covered

  • Public Administration
  • Taylorism
  • Morale
  • Public Corporations
  • Social Audit

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

  • Public Administration Paper II UPSC Mains 2016
  • General Studies Paper I UPSC Mains 2016
  • Public Administration Paper I UPSC Mains 2015
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains 2016 Public Administration Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Public Administration Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Subjective Paper Guidelines

Instructions

  • इसमें आठ प्रश्न हैं जो दो खण्डों में बिभाजित हैं तथा हिन्दी एवं अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हैं।
  • उम्मीदवार 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 दीजिए।
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर उसी प्राधिकृत माध्यम में लिखे जाने चाहिए, जिसका उल्लेख आपके प्रवेश-पत्र में किया गया है, और इस माध्यम का स्पष्ट उल्लेख प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू० सी० ए०) पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ 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 की शब्द सीमा, जहाँ उल्लिखित है, को माना जाना चाहिए।
  • प्रश्नों के प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दीजिए।

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

(a) “टेलरवाद अपनी लोकप्रियता के बावजूद, बहुत विवादास्पद माना जाता है।” (स्टीफन पी० वारिंग) टिप्पणी कीजिए।

"Taylorism is considered very controversial despite its popularity." (Stephen P. Waring) Comment.

(b) "लोक प्रशासन, राजनीति का वास्तविकता में ऐसा अनुवाद है, जिसको नागरिक प्रतिदिन देखते हैं।” (डोनाल्ड एफ० केट्ल एवं जेम्स डब्ल्यू० फेसूलर) व्याख्या कीजिए।

"Public Administration is the translation of politics into reality that citizens see everyday." (Donald F. Kettl and James W. Fesler) Explain.

(c) “मनोबल संगठन को आगे ले जा सकता है या कर्मचारियों के असंतोष, घटिया कार्य-निष्पादन और अनुपस्थितता को पैदा कर सकता है।” परीक्षण कीजिए।

"Morale can drive an organization forward or can lead to employees' discontent, poor job performance and absenteeism." Examine.

(d) “सार्वजनिक निगमों की स्वायत्तता ने उनकी आन्तरिक कार्यशैली और मंत्रियों एवं संसद के साथ उनके बाह्य सम्बन्ध के बारे में एक बड़ी बहस खड़ी कर दी है।” विवेचन कीजिए।

"The autonomy of Public Corporations raised a great debate about their internal working and external relation with the Ministers and the Parliament." Discuss.

(e) “कतिपय फायदों के बावजूद, सामाजिक लेखापरीक्षा व्यवस्थाएँ अधिकांशतः अप्रभावी रही हैं, क्योंकि दण्डात्मक कार्रवाई के लिए कोई वैधानिक व्यवस्था नहीं है।” टिप्पणी कीजिए।

"In spite of certain advantages, Social Audit arrangements have mostly been ineffective because there is no legal provision for punitive action." Comment.

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Public Administration, Paper I.

What year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2016.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

The examination is conducted by the 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 to complete the paper is Three Hours.

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