| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | 4th COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES (Main) EXAM |
| Year | 2012 |
| Conducting Body | Jharkhand Government Jobs |
| Paper | Public Administration (01) Paper-1 |
| Subject | Public Administration |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 5 |
| Question Type | Descriptive / Subjective |
This document contains the Public Administration Paper 1 from the Jharkhand 4th Combined Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2012. The paper is divided into two columns and features a total of 15 descriptive questions, with candidates required to answer five, including compulsory Question 1. The questions cover a wide range of topics crucial to the study of Public Administration. Key areas explored include the definition, nature, and scope of public administration, the concept of hierarchy and its implications, the role and functions of the Chief Executive, and the system of recruitment to All-India Services. Additionally, the paper delves into public policy, comparative public administration, informal communication, 'Red Tapism', line and staff agencies, the 'Gangplank' concept, organizational morale, span of control, and the interdisciplinary relationships of Public Administration with Political Science, Sociology, and Psychology. The exam was conducted over 3 hours with a maximum of 200 marks, and questions were presented in both Hindi and English. This paper serves as a valuable resource for aspirants preparing for civil services examinations, offering insights into the e This previous year 4th COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES (Main) EXAM -2012 question paper (2012) is useful for Administrative / Civil Services aspirants preparing for Jharkhand government recruitment. The paper was conducted by JPSC and reflects the official exam pattern, marking scheme and difficulty level seen in recent cycles. Use it for timed practice, topic-wise revision and understanding how questions are framed in the real examination. Download the free PDF on QuizCurrent to read instructions, attempt MCQs and compare your answers with the study notes provided on this page. Key syllabus areas include Public Administration, Civil Services, Hierarchy, Chief Executive, Public Policy, Comparative Public Administration, Informal Communication, Red Tapism. Useful for 4th COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES (Main) EXAM preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.
(a) What do you understand by politics-administration dichotomy?
(b) Write an essay on the role of civil services in 'developing societies'.
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The exam is the 4th Combined Civil Services (Main) Exam - 2012.
The subject is Public Administration (01), Paper-1, with paper code 4CCSME.
The exam is conducted by Jharkhand Government Jobs.
The time allowed is 3 Hours and the maximum marks are 200.
Candidates are required to answer five questions in all, with Question No. 1 being compulsory.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
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