MPSC Public Administration II Paper 2026

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  • Year 2026
  • Conducted By Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
  • Questions 8
  • Languages Marathi & Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination MPSC State Services Main Examination
Year 2026
Conducting Body Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
Paper Public Administration - Paper II
Subject Public Administration
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This entry compiles OCR-repaired questions for Public Administration Paper II of the MPSC State Services Main Examination, 2026. Page 2 presents descriptive questions: Q1 with five sub-parts (a–e) focusing on Kautilya's Arthashastra, Almond–Verba political culture, merits/demerits of Public Corporations, PMO as the executive centre, and Directorates as the executive arms. Q2 comprises two sub-parts addressing features that promote constitutionalism in India and a comparative analysis in both Marathi and English. Page 1 contains examination instructions and guidelines (two-section format, compulsory questions, marks distribution, and answer medium). The OCR repair process ensured proper line breaks and separation of questions, with bilingual prompts included. The material serves as a basis for SEO-focused metadata, topics, and FAQ development.

Major Topics Covered

  • Kautilya Arthashastra
  • Statecraft
  • Public Administration
  • Public Corporations
  • Arms of the State Government
  • Directorates
  • Executive Branch of Government
  • Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
  • Constitutionalism in India
  • Features of Indian Constitution
  • Constitutional Growth and Development
  • Indian Federalism
  • Administrative Theory
  • Political Culture
  • Almond–Verba Political Culture
  • Public Sector Enterprises
  • Governance in India
  • Budgeting and Governance
  • Administrative Structure
  • Marathi-English Hybrid Questioning

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Instructions

  • प्रश्नपत्रिकेसंबंधी विशेष सूचना प्रश्नांची उत्तरे लिहिण्यापूर्वी खालील सूचना काळजीपूर्वक वाचा :
  • प्रश्नपत्रिकेत एकूण 8 प्रश्न असून दोन विभागात विभागलेले आहेत. त्यापैकी 5 प्रश्न सोडविणे आवश्यक आहेत.
  • प्रश्न क्रमांक 1 वे प्रश्न क्रमांक 5 अनिवार्य आहेत. उर्वरित प्रश्नांपैकी 3 प्रश्न सोडविणे अनिवार्य असून त्यापैकी प्रत्येक विभागातील किमान 1 प्रश्न सोडविणे आवश्यक राहील.
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/उप-प्रश्नांचे गुण त्याच्या समोर दर्शविण्यात आले आहेत.
  • अर्जात दावा केल्यानुसार व प्रवेशपत्रात दर्शविल्यानुसार उत्तरपुस्तिकेवर उत्तराचे माध्यम नमूद करावे. अधिकृत माध्यमाव्यतिरिक्त इतर माध्यमात लिहिलेले उत्तर तपासले जाणार नाहीत व त्यांना गुण दिले जाणार नाहीत.
  • जेथे पर्याय दिलेले असतील तेथे अनुक्रमाने प्रथम सोडविलेल्या पर्यायांचे आवश्यक संख्येइतक्याच प्रतिसादांचे केवळ मूल्यांकन केले जाईल. एखादे उत्तर काट मारल्याशिवाय अंशत: सोडविले असल्यास ते मोजण्यात येईल. अतिरिक्त प्रतिसादांचे मूल्यांकन केले जाणार नाही आणि त्याकडे दुर्लक्ष केले जाईल. * →
  • उमेदवारांनी प्रश्नाच्या सर्व उप-प्रश्नोंची एकत्रित उत्तरे सोडविणे अपेक्षित आहे. जर एखाद्या प्रश्नाचा उप-प्रश्न इतरत्र सोडविल्यास, (काही पृष्ठ सोडल्यानंतर किंवा दुसऱ्या इतर प्रश्नाचा प्रयत्न केल्यानंतर) अशा प्रकरणी नंतरचे उप–प्रश्न मुल्यांकनासाठी दुर्लक्षित \bf \ast SE केले जातील.
  • प्रश्नात शब्द मर्यादा दर्शविलेली असल्यास ती लक्षात घ्या.
  • उत्तर पुस्तिकेतील कोणतेही पान किंवा पानाचा भाग रिकामा अथवा कोरा ठेवला असेल तर ते स्पष्टपणे रद्द करणे/काट मारणे * → आवश्यक आहे.
  • अन्यथा नमूद केलेले नसेल तर सांकेतिक चिन्ह, मानके यांना नेहमीचा प्रमाणित अर्थ असेल. आवश्यक असल्यास योग्य विदा (Data) गृहित धरा व तसे स्पष्टपणे नमूद करा.
  • आवश्यक असेल तेथे नकाशा/आकृतीचे रेखांकन स्पष्ट असणे आवश्यक राहील.

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
  • Question No. 1 and 5 are compulsory.
  • 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/sub-question is indicated against it.
  • The medium of answer should be mentioned on the answer book as claimed in the application and printed on admission card.
  • The answers written in medium other than the authorized medium will not be assessed and no marks will be assigned to them.
  • Wherever option has been given, only the required number of responses in the serial order attempted shall be assessed.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Excess responses shall not be assessed and shall be ignored.
  • Candidates are expected to answer all the sub-questions of a question together.
  • If sub-question of a question is attempted elsewhere (after leaving a few page or after attempting another question) the later sub-question shall be overlooked.
  • Keep in mind the word limit indicated in the question if any.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbol and notation have their usual standard meanings.
  • Assume suitable data, if necessary and indicate the same clearly.
  • Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required. P.T.O. \mathsf I

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Q1. निम्नलिखित प्रश्नांची उत्तरे अंदाजे 150 शब्दांत लिहिण्यासाठी... (5 × 10 = 50)
Answer the following questions in about 150 words. राज्यकारभाराचा व्यापक मार्गदर्शक म्हणून कौटिल्याच्या अर्थशास्त्राचे टिकात्मक परीक्षण करा.

((a)) Critically examine Kautilya's Arthashastra as a comprehensive manual of state craft. 10

((b)) गॉब्रियल आल्मंड आणि सिडनी वर्बा यांनी विकसित केलेल्या राजकीय संस्कृतीच्या प्रकारांचे परीक्षण करा. 10 Examine the types of political culture as developed by Gabriel Almond and Sidney Verba. भारतातील सार्वजनिक महामंडळांचे गुण आणि दोष अधोरेखित करा.

((c)) Highlight the merits and demerits of Public Corporations in India. ''आज पंतप्रधान कार्यालय म्हणजे भारत सरकारचे प्रत्यक्ष सरकार आहे.'' परीक्षण करा.
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((d)) "Today the Prime Minister's Office is the Government of the Government of India". Examine. ‘‘निदेशालये ही राज्य सरकारची कार्यकारी शाखा आहेत.’’ विश्लेषण करा.

((e)) "The Directorates are the executive arms of the State Government." Analyse. ‘‘ भारतातील संविधानवाद हे एक मिथक नसून वास्तव आहे.’’ देशातील संविधानवादाच्या वाढीस...

Q2. Q2. (a) आणि विकासाला चालना देणाऱ्या भारतीय संविधानाच्या वैशिष्ट्यांवर भाष्य करा. 20

((a)) Constitutionalism in India is more a reality than a myth. Comment on the features of the Indian Constitution that promote the growth and development of constitutionalism in the country.

((b)) "Constitutionalism in India is more a reality than a myth." Comment on the features of the Indian Constitution that promote the growth and development of constitutionalism in the country.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions are to be attempted in the exam?

Eight questions are printed, but only five are to be attempted.

Which questions are compulsory?

Question No. 1 and Question No. 5 are compulsory.

What is the format of Q1?

Q1 contains sub-parts (a) through (e), each carrying 10 marks, totaling 50 marks.

In which languages is the paper available?

The paper includes Marathi, Hindi, and English prompts.

Where should the medium of answer be stated?

The medium must be mentioned on the answer book as per the application; answers in other mediums will not be assessed.

What should be done if a page is left blank?

Any blank page or blank portion must be clearly struck off as required.

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