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📘 Public Administration – Paper II
Previous Year Questions
Urban Governance & Municipal Administration

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Q1. Discuss the significance of the 74th Constitutional Amendment in strengthening urban governance.

Answer Framework:

• Constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)
• Twelfth Schedule (18 subjects)
• Reservation for women and SC/ST
• Metropolitan and District Planning Committees
• Decentralization of urban administration

Conclusion: 74th Amendment institutionalized democratic urban governance.

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Q2. Examine the challenges faced by municipal administration in India.

Answer Framework:

• Financial weakness and limited revenue sources
• Capacity constraints
• Urban poverty and slum management
• Coordination problems among agencies
• Political interference

Conclusion: Strengthening financial and administrative autonomy is essential.

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Q3. Analyse the role of Municipal Commissioner in urban administration.

Answer Framework:

• Executive head of Municipal Corporation
• Implements council decisions
• Supervises civic services
• Ensures financial management
• Coordinates with state government

Conclusion: Municipal Commissioner plays a key administrative role in city governance.

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Q4. “Urban governance is central to sustainable development.” Discuss.

Answer Framework:

• Rapid urbanization challenges
• Infrastructure and environmental concerns
• Smart Cities and AMRUT initiatives
• Participatory urban planning
• Need for inclusive growth

Conclusion: Effective urban governance is key to sustainable and inclusive cities.

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Urban Decentralization → Efficient Cities → Sustainable Growth