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📘 Public Administration – Paper II
Crisis of Accountability – Analytical Question

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 Question (250 Words)

“Despite multiple accountability mechanisms, Indian administration continues to face a crisis of accountability.” Critically examine.

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✍️ Answer Writing Instructions

• Word Limit: 250 Words
• Time Limit: 8–10 Minutes
• Structure:
  • Introduction (Define accountability)
  • Body:
    • Existing mechanisms (Parliament, CAG, RTI, Judiciary)
    • Why crisis persists
    • Political–bureaucratic nexus
    • Implementation gaps
    • Role of media & civil society
  • Conclusion (Reform direction)

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Keywords to Use

• Vertical Accountability
• Horizontal Accountability
• RTI Act
• CAG
• Judicial Review
• Citizen-Centric Governance
• Ethical Administration

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Accountability + Ethics + Reform = Administrative Legitimacy