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📘 Public Administration – Paper II
Previous Year Questions
Financial Management (Indian Context)

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Q1. Discuss the importance of parliamentary control over public finance in India.

Answer Framework:

• Budget approval by Parliament
• Demand for Grants and Appropriation Bill
• Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
• Estimates Committee
• Ensures executive accountability

Conclusion: Parliamentary financial control safeguards democratic governance.

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Q2. Examine the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in India.

Answer Framework:

• Constitutional authority under Article 148
• Audits receipts and expenditure
• Performance and propriety audit
• Reports to Parliament
• Post-facto but influential role

Conclusion: CAG acts as the guardian of public funds.

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Q3. “Budget is a tool of fiscal policy as well as financial control.” Discuss.

Answer Framework:

• Statement of income and expenditure
• Reflects government priorities
• Controls public spending
• Instrument of economic planning
• Challenges in implementation

Conclusion: Budget integrates policy objectives with financial discipline.

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Q4. Critically evaluate financial reforms in India.

Answer Framework:

• Outcome budgeting
• Zero-based budgeting
• GST implementation
• Public Financial Management System (PFMS)
• Issues of transparency and capacity

Conclusion: Financial reforms aim at efficiency and accountability in governance.

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Fiscal Discipline → Transparency → Public Trust