Name of the University : Netaji Subhas Open University
Name of the Exam : BDP Term End Exam
Document Type : Sample Question Paper
Year: 2016
Subject: Public Administration

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BDP Term End Public Administration Question Paper :
1st Paper : Administrative Theory
Time : 4 hours
Full Marks : 100

1. Answer any two questions : 20 × 2 = 40
a) Explain the scope and subject matter of Public Administration as a field of study.
b) Write an essay on different approaches to the study of Public Administration.
c) What do you mean by Development Administration ? Distinguish between traditional administration and Development Administration.
d) Define Decentralisation. Discuss the merits and demerits of decentralisation.

2. Answer any three questions : 12 × 3 = 36
a) Discuss the relationship between Public Administration and Political Science.
b) Analyse the differences between Public Administration and private administration.
c) Explain the significance of Organisational Hierarchy .
d) Analyse Douglas McGregor's theory of Management.
e) Discuss the theory of Motivation as propounded by Herzberg.
f) Analyse the main features of leadership.

3. Answer any four questions : 6 × 4 = 24
a) What is meant by 'Unity of Command' ?
b) What are the methods of Co-ordination in public organisation ?
c) What are the differences between Motivation and Morale ?
d) What is meant by Non-financial Incentive ?
e) How would you assess the importance of communication in Public Administration ?
f) How did Henry Fayol identify the tasks of the Chief Administrator ?
g) What is meant by 'Span of Control' ?
h) What is the meaning of 'Delegation of Power' ?

1. Answer any two questions : 20 × 2 = 40
a) Discuss the limitations of the Government of India Act, 1935. Comment on the significance of the Act (1935).
b) Evaluate the Right to Freedom as enshrined in the Constitution of India.
c) What is meant by the Directive Principles of State Policy ? Describe, in brief, the Directive Principles.
d) Discuss the powers and position of the Indian President.

2. Answer any three questions : 12 × 3 = 36
a) Describe the functions of the Indian Parliament.
b) Evaluate the discretionary powers of the Governor of an Indian state.
c) Analyse the role of the Supreme Court as the highest court in the Indian federation.
d) How is the independence and neutrality of the Judges of the High Courts protected by the Constitution of India ?
e) Discuss the steps that have been taken in India in regard to separation between the judiciary and the executive in India after presenting the debate about it.
f) Write a note on the fourteen point demands of the Muslim League.

3. Answer any four questions : 6 × 4 = 24
a) What were the main intentions of the Simon Commission Report ?
b) Mention three main characteristics of the Cripps proposal.
c) Write about three features of a federation.
d) Mention two criticisms of the method of amendment of the Constitution of India.
e) What is a Money Bill ?
f) Describe the relationship between the Chief minister and the Governor.
g) How is the Vidhan Parishad formed ?
h) What is 'Zero Hour' ?