pyq/2014/public-administration-optional-ii/5

Attempt the following in about 150 words each : (50 marks, 150 words each)

(a) Discuss the changes in the powers of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG) following a recent Supreme Court judgement in a case concerning a private service provider. (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) Parliamentary Committees bring about accountability in public expenditure. Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) Do you think that the role of Panchayati Raj should go beyond development administration ? Give reasons for your answer. (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) “Police-Public relations are a story of insincere efforts made on both sides.” Elaborate. (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) “From coalition government to one-party dominance is a big change that is bound to affect the governmental system.” Explain why and how. (10 marks, 150 words)