Dibrugarh University Arts Question Papers: POLITICAL SCIENCE (Major) (Public Administration))' (November) - 2012

[BA 3rd Sem Question Papers, Dibrugarh University, 2012, Political Science, Major, Public Administration]

2012 (November)
POLITICAL SCIENCE (Major)
Course: 302
(Public Administration)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions


1. Answer/Choose the correct option of the following: 1x8=8
  1. Name the author of the book Introduction to the Study of Public Administration.
  2. Mention one merit of direct recruitment.
  3. Who is regarded as the father of Public Administration?
(Waldo/Willoughby/Woodrow/Wilson/E. N. Gladden
  1. “The Government Corporations are called ‘Islands of Autonomy’.” This statement is (True/False)
  2. In which year the Railway Budget in India was separated from the General Budget?
(1947/1950/1937/1921)
  1. “The Chief Executive is a troubleshooter, supervisor and a promoter of the future programme.” This statement was made by (Gladden/Dimock/White)
  2. “Personnel Administration is the art of selecting new employees and making use of old one’s in such manners that the maximum quality and quantity of output and service are obtained from the working force.” Who made this statement?
  3. Herbert A Simon’s contribution is significant in the field of (communication/authority/leadership/decision-making).
2. Write on the following (within 150 words each): 4x4=16
  1. Four differences between Line Agency and Staff Agency.
  2. Four features of Independent Regulatory Commission.
  3. Four characteristics of Government Corporation.
  4. Ombudsman.
3. Discuss the nature and scope of Public Administration in the light of the new developments in the discipline. 6+6=12
Or
Discuss the differences between Public Administration and Private Administration. Do you think that the differences between Public Administration and Private Administration have been gradually narrowed down? Give reasons. 7+5=12
4. What is organization? Discuss the bases of organization. 4+7=11
Or
What is scalar process? Discuss the merits and demerits of the scalar process. 3+4+4=11
5. What is promotion? Discuss the importance of promotion. 3+8=11
Or
Examine the significance of morale in public service. How can the morality be built up in public service?
 7+4=11
6. What is budget? Discuss the basic principles of budget. 4+7=11
Or
Discuss the composition and functions of Public Accounts Committee. 4+7=11
7. What do you mean by people’s participation in administration? Discuss various problems faced by the people participating in administration. 4+7=11
Or
Discuss the main features of the Lokpal Bill, 2011. 11


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