University : Kuvempu University
Degree : B.A
Department : Political Science
Year : III
Subject : Public Administration
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Kuvempu University Political Science Sample Paper
Third Year B.A. Degree Examination, September/October 2013
Directorate of Distance Education
Paper – IV : Public Administration
Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 70/80
Related / Similar Question Paper :
Kuvempu University B.A Indian Constitution Question Paper
Instructions :
1) Students who have attended 30 marks IA scheme will have to answer for total of 70 marks.
2) Students who have attended 20 marks IA scheme will have to
Note : Section – D is compulsory for 80 marks scheme only.
September/October 2013
SECTION – A
I. Answer any TWO of the following questions. (2×15=30)
1) Explain the nature and scope of public administration.
2) What is an organisation ? Explain the main principles of organisation.
3) What is promotion ? Explain the merits and demerits of the seniority principle.
4) Discuss the administrative functions of the Chief Executive.
SECTION – B
II. Answer any THREE of the following questions. (3×10=30)
5) Explain the main features of management.
6) What is meant by clientele principle ?
Explain the merits and demerits.
7) Traceout the chief points of distinction between public administration
8) Discuss the salient features of an Ideal budget.
9) Explain the main features of Independent Regulatory Commissions.
10) What is Dicipline ? Discuss the different forms of diciplinary actions.
SECTION – C
III. Answer any TWO of the following questions. (2×5=10)
11) Write a note on ‘unity of command’..
12) Explain POSDCORB functions.
13) Bring out the distinction between the line and staff agency.
14) What is training ? Explain the objectives of training.
Compulsory question to 80 marks scheme only.
SECTION – D
IV. Answer any ONE of the following questions. (1×10=10)
15) What is meant by legislative control over administration ?
Discuss the chief means of its control.
16) Describe the factors which build-up moral in public services.
September/October 2015
SECTION – A
I. Answer any TWO of the following questions : (2×15=30)
1) Explain the unitary and federal features of the constitution of India.
2) Write a critical note on Fundamental rights under Indian Constitution.
3) Write an essay on the Panchayat Raj System of Karnataka State.
4) Explain the powers and functions of the parliment of India.
SECTION – B :
II. Answer any THREE of the following questions : (3×10=30)
5) Explain the postion, powers and functions of the Prime Minister
6) Discuss the composition, powers and functions of election commission
7) Explain the compostion, powers and functions of any state High Court ?
8) Point out and discuss the fundamental duties of Indian Citizens.
9) Describe the powers and functions of state legislature ?
10) Critically examine the directive principles of state policy.
III. Answer any THREE of the following
1. What is Public Administration? Explain the nature and scope of Public Administration.
2. Discuss the functions and role of the Chief Executive.
3. What is planning? Describe the types of planning.
4. What is corruption in administration? Explain the main causes of corruption.
IV. Answer any THREE of the following
5. Examine the Judicial control over the public administration.
6. Explain the features and functions of Civil Services.
8. What is administrative adjudication? Explain the merits and demerits of administrative adjudication.
9. Explain the general and special qualifications required for recruitment in civil service.
10. Explain the meaning and features of public corporations.
V. Answer any TWO of the following:
11. Explain the merits of the delegated legislature.
12. Write a note on Karnataka Lokayukta.
13. Write a note on staff-agency.
14. Explain the importance of public Administration.
IV. Compulsory question for 80 marks scheme only:
Answer any one of the following questions
15. Define discipline. Discuss the disciplinary actions.
OR
Define Department. Explain the basis of Departments.
September/October 2012
SECTION – A :
I. Answer any TWO of the following questions. (2×15=30)
1) Explain the nature and scope of public administration.
2) What is an organisation ? Explain the main principles of organisation.
3) What is promotion ? Explain the merits and demerits of the seniority principle.
4) Discuss the administrative functions of the Chief Executive.
II. Answer any THREE of the following questions. (3×10=30)
5) Explain the main features of management.
6) What is meant by clientele principle ? Explain the merits and demerits.
7) Traceout the chief points of distinction between public administration and private administration.
8) Discuss the salient features of an Ideal budget.
9) Explain the main features of Independent Regulatory Commissions.
10) What is Dicipline ? Discuss the different forms of diciplinary actions.