pyq/2018/public-administration-optional-ii/3

(a) Critically examine the criteria adopted by the 15th Finance Commission for allocation of resources to States. What have been the major issues of contention since the 10th Finance Commission ? (20 marks)

(b) "In the coalition era with elusive majority of a single party in the State Legislature, the role of the Governor becomes even more challenging." Discuss. (20 marks)

(c) "Development management advocates self-sustaining customer-friendly institutions at the district level." Comment. (10 marks)