pyq/2019/public-administration-optional-ii/2

(a) Article 356 acts “very much like the proverbial bolt from the blue ... without giving an opportunity or notice to the State Government to correct its alleged shortcomings”. This phenomenon not only undermines the autonomy of the State Government, but also demeans the status of the President of India. Critically analyze. (20 marks)

(b) Public Sector Undertakings were expected to take the Indian economy to the ‘commanding heights’, instead the successive governments have been pushing for disinvestment. Critically examine how the scenario has changed over the years. (20 marks)

(c) Emerging developmental aspirations of the society necessitate the constitutional amendment to change the present safeguards available to the civil servants. Evaluate the pros and cons of such amendment. (10 marks)