1. Analyze Weber’s Concept of bureaucracy. 30.Continue Reading 25 Important Questions Of Political Science Optional -Paper 2 – Part A.

 

2. Examine the salient features of the classical theory of Fayol. 30

 

3. What are the key scientific points specified in the theory propounded by FW Taylor? 30

 

4. Do you think the Riggsian model truly follows a structural and functional approach? 30

 

5. Explain the means of legislative control over administration. 30

 

6. Discuss the functions and role of U.P.S.C. 30

 

7. Examine the changing role of district collector in post independent India. 30

 

8. Analyse Herbert Simon’s model of rational decision making. 8

 

9. What is the relation between politics and administration ? 8

 

10. Do you think that the distinction between private and public sectors is more verbal and theoretical than real in the present context all over the world ? Argue your case fully. 8

 

11. What arguments were originally put forward at the official and formal level in support of All-India Services when two of the top services were retained under changed nomenclature in the constitution of India ? Are they Still relevant ? 30

 

12. Describe the composition and functions of the Public Accounts Committee in the Indian Parliament. 8

 

13. Examine the role and functions of the BDO with reference to his relations with the panchayat system. 8

 

14. Discuss the POSDCORB paradigni of Gullick. 8

 

15. Assess how ‘Right to Information’ exercise accountability and control over administration. 8

 

16. Assess the functions of the Committee on Public undertakings. 8

 

17. Write a short note on ombudsman. 30

 

18. Discuss the basic features of Likert’s theory of Leaderships. 30

 

19. Discuss the shortcomings or imperfections of the training system of Indian civil servants. 8

 

20. Briefly state the major decisions reached in Hawthorn Plant experiment by Elton Mayo. 8

 

21. Distinguish between the concepts of decentralization and delegation in public administration. 8

 

22. Explicate the nature and trends of Judicial Activism in India. 30

 

23. Discuss in brief the continuity and change in Indian Administration. 30

 

24. What role does Civil Society plays in good governance ? Comment. 8

 

25. Give an account of the evolution of the motion of the Lok Pal in India. 30