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📘 Public Administration – Paper II
Previous Year Questions
Constitutional Framework

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Q1. Examine the federal features of the Indian Constitution.

Answer Framework:

• Division of powers (Union, State, Concurrent Lists)
• Written Constitution and supremacy
• Independent judiciary
• Bicameral legislature
• Unitary bias: strong Centre and residuary powers

Conclusion: Indian federalism is cooperative with central dominance.

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Q2. Discuss the administrative implications of the parliamentary system in India.

Answer Framework:

• Executive accountable to legislature
• Collective responsibility of Council of Ministers
• Political control over bureaucracy
• Fusion of executive and legislature
• Stability vs coalition challenges

Conclusion: Parliamentary system ensures democratic accountability in administration.

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Q3. “Indian federalism is quasi-federal.” Discuss.

Answer Framework:

• Strong central control during emergencies
• Appointment of Governors
• All India Services
• Financial dependence of states
• Cooperative federalism trends

Conclusion: Indian federalism balances unity with diversity.

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Q4. Analyse the role of constitutional bodies in ensuring administrative accountability.

Answer Framework:

• Election Commission ensures free elections
• UPSC ensures merit-based recruitment
• Finance Commission ensures fiscal balance
• CAG audits government expenditure
• Independent functioning strengthens democracy

Conclusion: Constitutional bodies are pillars of accountable governance.

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