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📘 Public Administration – Paper II
Previous Year Questions
State Government & State Administration

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Q1. Examine the role of the Governor in the State administration.

Answer Framework:

• Constitutional head of the state
• Acts on advice of Council of Ministers
• Discretionary powers in special situations
• Role during constitutional crises
• Debate over neutrality and political influence

Conclusion: Governor’s role is significant in maintaining constitutional balance.

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Q2. Discuss the role of the Chief Minister in state administration.

Answer Framework:

• Real executive authority in the state
• Head of Council of Ministers
• Coordinates policy and administration
• Leadership in Legislative Assembly
• Influence over bureaucracy

Conclusion: Chief Minister is central to state-level governance.

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Q3. Analyse the role of the Chief Secretary in state administration.

Answer Framework:

• Senior-most civil servant of the state
• Principal advisor to Chief Minister
• Coordinates departments and policies
• Ensures administrative discipline
• Link between political executive and bureaucracy

Conclusion: Chief Secretary ensures continuity and coordination in state administration.

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Q4. Examine Centre–State administrative relations in India.

Answer Framework:

• Division of powers under Constitution
• All India Services
• Financial transfers and Finance Commission
• Inter-State Council
• President’s Rule under Article 356

Conclusion: Administrative relations balance autonomy with national unity.

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Federal Structure → Shared Governance → National Unity