Public Administration Mains 2020 : Solved Paper-2 (Question: 1)
Public Administration Mains 2020 : 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) Mughal administration incorporated a combination of Indian and extra-Indian elements. Discuss. (Paid)
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(b) There is a constant and continuous collision between bureaucratic values and democratic values which adversely affects development. Do you agree? Elaborate. (Free)
In most western Countries bureaucracy and democracy developed almost simultaneously. Thus the role of bureaucracy in a democracy is problematic because this is precisely one of the areas in which the democratic rules of the game are ill-defined, ambiguous, self-contradictory and controversial. The popular identification of bureaucracy with oppression cannot be taken lightly, since the extension of governmental functions has frequently curbed and sometimes obliterated the freedom of the individual. Yet, there is also much evidence to show that it has furthered the cause of freedom. Different scholars have approached the problem of overpowering bureaucracy’s threat to democracy in different ways. Some safeguards have already been referred to while discussing bureaucracy vis-a-vis democracy in developing societies. Some other scholars suggest ‘representative bureaucracy’ or ‘balanced bureaucracy’ or participatory bureaucracy’ as desirable structures to safeguard democracy.
(c) Parliamentary committees are at the deliberative core of parliamentary work which is crucial for resining legislations. Elucidate.
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(d) Considering India's diversity, the planning pattern of 'one-size-fits-all' was discarded in favour of indicative planning. To what extent has it been useful to India?
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(e) Even if all the States combine together, they cannot have their way decision-making in the GST Council, unless the Union agrees to it. Analyse this from the perspective of federalism in India.
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