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Tuesday, 10 February 2026

📘 Public Administration – Paper II
Previous Year Questions
Union Government & Central Administration

Q1. Examine the role of the Prime Minister in Indian administration.

Answer Framework:

Real executive authority
Head of Council of Ministers
Policy coordination and decision-making
Leadership in Parliament
Centralization of power vs collective responsibility

Conclusion: Prime Minister is the pivot of Indian administrative system.

Q2. Discuss the relationship between Ministers and Civil Servants at the Union level.

Answer Framework:

Ministers provide political leadership
Civil servants provide technical expertise
Doctrine of ministerial responsibility
Need for mutual trust and coordination
Challenges: politicization and bureaucratic dominance

Conclusion: Harmonious relationship ensures effective governance.

Q3. Examine the role of the Cabinet Secretariat in Indian administration.

Answer Framework:

Coordinates inter-ministerial activities
Assists Cabinet in decision-making
Headed by Cabinet Secretary
Ensures smooth functioning of government machinery
Neutral and advisory role

Conclusion: Cabinet Secretariat acts as the coordination hub of Union administration.

Q4. Analyse the role of the Central Secretariat in policy formulation.

Answer Framework:

Assists ministers in drafting policies
Prepares legislation and rules
Coordinates with attached offices
Ensures administrative continuity
Criticism: procedural delays

Conclusion: Central Secretariat is the backbone of policy-making at Union level.

Prepared by Shaktimatha Learning
Political Leadership + Administrative Expertise = Effective Governance

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