pyq/2013/public-administration-optional-ii/5

Attempt the following in not more than 150 words each : (10 marks, 150 words)

(a) "Public Administration today tends to be less public in quantitative terms, but more responsive to public needs than before in qualitative terms.” Examine with reference to citizen-centric administration.

(b) "Performance budgeting failed because it was applied to sectors/programmes where quantitative evaluation was not feasible.” Examine the principles underlying performance budgeting techniques.

(c) "The design of the Indian Police was to subjugate the Indian People in the aftermath of 1857.” Analyse in the context of the Indian Police Act of 1861.

(d) "Reducing the size (geographical area) of the district will provide relief to the overburdened and overworked collector.” Comment.

(e) "The concept of social audit is more comprehensive than that of traditional audit.” Comment.