Public Administration Mains 2021 : Solved Paper Question Paper-2 (Question-1)
Section A
- Exam Name: UPSC IAS Mains Public Administration (Paper-II)
- Marks: 250
- Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Q1. Answer the following in about 150 words each :
(a) The Preamble to the Constitution of India provides a foundational framework of ideals and values for the Indian administration. Discuss.
The most significant influence on the nature, structure and functioning of Indian administration is that of the Indian Constitution. The democratic context in which the Indian administrative system functions is closely linked to the Constitution. The influence of the Constitution on public administration is broadly of two types: the formal or discernible influences that prescribe the configuration of the administrative system and the informal influences which determine the role, responsibility and responsiveness of the administrative system, the character of governance and the behavior of administrators. Like other Constitutions, the Indian Constitution also commences with a preamble, which reflects the aspirations and expectations of the people of India.
(b) Examine the extent to which the ideal of Constitutionalism as 'government by limited powers has been a functional realityin India.
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(d) The role and status of the Speaker in parliamentary system have their foundation in the Speaker's stance on neutrality. Comment(PAID)
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(e) The Union government develops and practices strategies to administer increasing number of existing local government services by sidelining local initiatives and discretion. Examine
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