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* (b) Examine the tension between the functional efficiency of delegated legislation and the risks it poses to accountability and the rule of law. (5+10=15 Marks)
* (c) Hierarchical structures do not align with the modern business world. Discuss the different forms of structuring modern organisations. (5+10=15 Marks)
7.
* (a) The advent of Comparative Public Administration not only widened the knowledge of Public Administration, but also contributed to developing its understanding in a cross-cultural and cross-national framework. Examine. (10+10=20 Marks)
* (b) Rationality in policy-making is a challenge, and its absence is a predicament for the policy process. Examine. (5+10=15 Marks)
* (c) Deficit budgeting as a tool for stimulating economic development emerged with government investment and initiative. Is deficit budgeting still relevant in the era of liberal ideology? Justify your answer. (3+6+6=15 Marks)
8.
* (a) Financial integrity, compliance with laws and performance standards, and efficient, economical and effective service delivery performance are mandatory for every government. Discuss the existing practices in ensuring public financial accountability and also give suggestions to improve it. (20 Marks)
* (b) "Modernization of public services has become an unavoidable priority of governments worldwide." Discuss the key global trends driving the modernization of public services in the light of the above statement. (7+8=15 Marks)
* (c) PERT provides a sophisticated framework for managing temporal uncertainties in large-scale projects. Evaluate the strategic utility and inherent limitations of this technique in complex environments. (5+5+5=15 Marks) | 13 973 |
| 13 | Optional public administration paper-1-2026
SECTION A
1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (10 × 5 = 50 Marks)
* (a) "There is an urgent need to incorporate the contribution of other disciplines into debates and analyses about governance, not the prevalence of disciplinary silos." Comment. (5+5=10 Marks)
* (b) The ideas of Frederick Taylor remain highly relevant in today's business world, in both the public and private sectors, including the 'gig economy'. Comment. (5+5=10 Marks)
* (c) A transparent organisation keeps the staff in the loop. Describe. (10 Marks)
* (d) Have governments under governance become more transparent and accountable? Elucidate. (3+7=10 Marks)
* (e) "Dicey's three principles of the 'Rule of Law' have been further developed to meet the immense needs of a democratic society." Discuss. (5+5=10 Marks)
2.
* (a) Different paradigms of public administration deal with the questions of 'How' and 'Why', but do not negate the centrality of the discipline. Discuss. (10+10=20 Marks)
* (b) Douglas McGregor's 'Professional Manager' is a rational, emotive individual whose primary role is to work through the differences and build a managerial team. Explain how his idea of the 'Professional Manager' is distinct from Theory 'Y'. (7+8=15 Marks)
* (c) Individuals' perception of fairness and equity at the workplace motivates them to give their best. How can fairness and equity be reinforced to improve productivity in an entity? Discuss. (10+5=15 Marks)
3.
* (a) Bureaucratic features have remained constant in organisations despite the development of different forms under NPM and Public Governance approaches. Give reasons for the persistence of these bureaucratic features. (10+10=20 Marks)
* (b) There is no single best way to manage an organisation. Instead, it is about the optimal structure and strategic fit between the organisation's internal sub-systems and its dynamic external environment. Elucidate. (5+10=15 Marks)
* (c) The fine demarcation between judicial control and judicial overreach disappears when judicial prudence is replaced by activism. Critically examine. (5+10=15 Marks)
4.
* (a) Abraham Maslow propounded the theory of needs, which identified the basic needs that human beings have in order of their importance. McClelland believes that we all have three motivators, and individuals with different motivators exhibit distinct characteristics. Critically examine. (10+10=20 Marks)
* (b) Critically analyse the differences between Ferrel Heady's focus on administrative structures and Fred Riggs's ecological 'Prismatic' model. Which one of these frameworks provides a more effective tool for the study of developing nations? Examine. (7+8=15 Marks)
* (c) New communication technology has not only enabled more robust public engagement with the government, but also serves as a new means of internal organizational teamwork. Discuss. (5+10=15 Marks)
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5. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (10 × 5 = 50 Marks)
* (a) The objective of policy sciences is to develop policy knowledge for better policy-making. Comment. (10 Marks)
* (b) Administrative ethics is an abstract concept, and in practice, is an unresolved dilemma between 'what is' and 'what ought to be'. Comment. (10 Marks)
* (c) Is state-led development an artificial distortion of market forces? Analyse. (10 Marks)
* (d) "No tax shall be levied or collected except by authority of law." Analyse. (10 Marks)
* (e) Work study and Work measurement are techniques for improving administrative efficiency. Comment. (10 Marks)
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| 17 | Sociology Paper-1 2026
SECTION 'A'
1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (10 × 5 = 50 Marks)
* (a) In what ways do class and caste intersect and overlap in shaping social structure? (10 Marks)
* (b) Critically examine the position of women in the informal economy. (10 Marks)
* (c) Discuss the role of geographical factors in social change and development. (10 Marks)
* (d) Although sociology, as a subject of study, overarches all disciplines in social sciences yet it maintains its distinctiveness. Comment. (10 Marks)
* (e) Explain in brief the relationship between social movement, collective action and revolution in bringing about social and political changes. (10 Marks)
2.
* (a) Describe the impact of capitalist mode of production on society. (20 Marks)
* (b) Differentiate between social hierarchy and social exclusion and substantiate your answer with reference to the caste system. (20 Marks)
* (c) 'Data without theory is blind and theory without data is empty.' Comment. (10 Marks)
3.
* (a) Discuss the relationship between religion and science in modern society. Do they necessarily remain in conflict? (20 Marks)
* (b) Is 'interpretativism' more effective than 'positivism' in analysing social reality? Discuss. (20 Marks)
* (c) How does Emile Durkheim conceptualize religion as a 'social fact'? Explain. (10 Marks)
4.
* (a) Elaborate major sociological theories of power. How do power elite shape the political process in modern societies? (20 Marks)
* (b) Evaluate the socio-economic impacts of migration on rural households. (20 Marks)
* (c) 'The methods of sociology are inadequate in understanding the complex social phenomena'. Discuss. (10 Marks)
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SECTION 'B'
5. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (10 × 5 = 50 Marks)
* (a) The major challenge for sociology researchers is to analyze social reality objectively. Critically analyze. (10 Marks)
* (b) Explain the concept of 'definition of the situation' and its significance in sociology. (10 Marks)
* (c) In what way the concept of 'patriarchal bargain' be applied to the institution of marriage? Comment. (10 Marks)
* (d) How does Max Weber's 'theory of authority' shape bureaucracy? Analyse. (10 Marks)
* (e) How do different theories explain social dimensions of social movements? Discuss. (10 Marks)
6.
* (a) Discuss the intellectual origins of sociology and the historical antecedents of its evolution as a distinct field of study. (20 Marks)
* (b) Critically analyse the mode of production debate from different perspectives. (20 Marks)
* (c) How does the rise of new 'cults' and 'sects' influence intercaste relations? (10 Marks)
7.
* (a) Compare and critically assess 'the grounded theory' with 'theory-driven research method' in sociology. (20 Marks)
* (b) According to Weber how do class, status and power interact to produce and sustain social inequality? (20 Marks)
* (c) Compare the social organisation of work in industrial capitalism and platform capitalism. (10 Marks)
8.
* (a) How are the concepts of nation, state and citizenship interrelated in a democracy? Elaborate. (20 Marks)
* (b) Critically evaluate the relevance of the cyclical theory of social change in understanding contemporary societies. (20 Marks)
* (c) Discuss the significance and limitations of 'intersectionality' in social research. (10 Marks) | 9 231 |
| 18 | Optional-PSIR Paper-1-2026
SECTION-A
1. Write on the following in about 150 words each: (10 × 5 = 50 Marks)
* (a) Resurgence of political theory
* (b) Post-colonial theory of State
* (c) The freedom of the pike is death to the minnows.
* (d) Legitimacy is always a 'social construct'.
* (e) Herbert Marcuse turned Freudianism on its head in his critical theory.
2.
* (a) "Rights of the man are separate and independent of the State." Critically analyze the perspective of Laski. (20 Marks)
* (b) "Fortune favours the brave." In the light of this statement, discuss Machiavelli's concepts of 'virtue' and 'fortune'. (15 Marks)
* (c) Discuss B. R. Ambedkar's views on democracy and State socialism. (15 Marks)
3.
* (a) Mill's work was crucial to the development of liberalism, because it straddled the divide between classical and modern theories. Analyze. (20 Marks)
* (b) Wollstonecraft developed first systematic feminist critique. Discuss her main ideas. (15 Marks)
* (c) Discuss Gandhi's approach to property in relation to trusteeship. (15 Marks)
4.
* (a) "Representative democracy is not an absolute principle, rather a question of time, place and circumstances." Analyze the statement. Mention the major challenges to representative democracy. (20 Marks)
* (b) What is capability approach? Elaborate the distinctive features of the capability theory of equality. (15 Marks)
* (c) Analyze Kautilya's Saptanga theory. How do you explain its significance in present-day politics? (15 Marks)
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SECTION-B
5. Answer the following in about 150 words each: (10 × 5 = 50 Marks)
* (a) How did Swadeshi grow into a demand for Swaraj?
* (b) The Constitution of India was secular even before the word was included in the Preamble. Comment.
* (c) Identity has become an important phenomenon in the modern politics in India. Discuss.
* (d) Ending proxy leadership in Panchayati Raj is a necessary step towards true grassroots democracy. Comment.
* (e) Discuss the impact of liberalization on agriculture sector in India.
6.
* (a) From passive resistors to armed revolutionaries, the Indian Freedom Struggle has a strong imprint of women freedom fighters. Elucidate. (20 Marks)
* (b) When there are multiple stakeholders of power, conversation and consensus become the natural ingredients of governance. Analyze with respect to coalition politics. (15 Marks)
* (c) Evaluate the Centre-State relation with reference to Article 293 and analyze its implications for the Indian federal structure. (15 Marks)
7.
* (a) Elucidate the prominent trends in voting behaviour in contemporary India, and discuss how astroturfing affects the scenario. (20 Marks)
* (b) Highlight any five constitutional provisions that restrain the powers of the executive, and evaluate their effectiveness in current times. (15 Marks)
* (c) Map the different types of ethnic conflicts that have emerged in 21st century India. (15 Marks)
8.
* (a) Discuss the causes and consequences of inter-State water disputes in India. (20 Marks)
* (b) Critically comment on the shifts in the functioning of the Indian Parliament in the last two decades. (15 Marks)
* (c) "The lack of political will in preventing environmental degradation is one of the major challenges that India is experiencing." Comment. (15 Marks) | 8 084 |
| 19 | Optional-Geography-2026 Paper1
SECTION 'A'
1. Answer the following in about 150 words each: (10 × 5 = 50 Marks)
* (a) What is 'Helical' flow How Helical flow accounts for meander modifications? (10 Marks)
* (b) Define 'pseudo monsoon' and explain its spatial distribution (10 Marks)
* (c) How are seamounts and Guyots the same and different? Comment. (10 Marks)
* (d) How a 'Solum' as a concept different from 'Pedon'? Describe. (10 Marks)
* (e) With suitable examples describe the hazards of flood plain settlement. (10 Marks)
2.
* (a) "Environmental geomorphology deals with the impact of natural landforms and processes." Elucidate with suitable examples. (20 Marks)
* (b) Discuss the potential consequences of the collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) for the world. (15 Marks)
* (c) "Overgrazing has become an alarming situation of bioloss in many bio-geographical regions of the world." Illustrate with examples. (15 Marks)
3.
* (a) Describe the general characteristics and structure of a thunderstorm and suggest suitable classification of thunderstorm. (20 Marks)
* (b) Anthropogenic impacts have caused major global and regional changes and imbalances in ecosystem. Elucidate with examples. (15 Marks)
* (c) What is scarification? List out various impacts and examples of scarification on land. (15 Marks)
4.
* (a) How does the annual variations in temperature and precipitation influence plants growth, development and distribution? How do animals cope up with variations in climate? (20 Marks)
* (b) Examine the importance of axis of dilation of airmasses in frontogenesis and the origin of Temperate cyclones. (15 Marks)
* (c) Construction of large dams poses serious challenges. Describe the threats and solutions associated with it. (15 Marks)
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SECTION 'B'
5. Answer the following in about 150 words each: (10 × 5 = 50 Marks)
* (a) "Systematic Geography is essentially analytical and makes generic concepts and Universal Laws." Elucidate with examples. (10 Marks)
* (b) Critically examine the significance of five functioning forms with regard to agricultural regions of the world proposed by D. Whittlesey. (10 Marks)
* (c) "The majority of migrants go only a short distance." Explain with examples. (10 Marks)
* (d) "Sustainable development requires Intergenerational and Intragenerational equity." Comment with examples. (10 Marks)
* (e) "Under what situations Von Thunen's model of agricultural location is still rational." Justify with examples. (10 Marks)
6.
* (a) Discuss the Geometry of Land Values in Urban Community and delimiting the Central Business District (CBD) in detail. (20 Marks)
* (b) Analyse the measuring patterns of settlement in relation to the nearest Neighbour Index and Rank-Size-Rule in detail. (15 Marks)
* (c) Write an essay on disease and global warming according to the report of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). (15 Marks)
7.
* (a) What are the main concerns of radical geography? Describe the salient features and objectives of radicalism in geography. (20 Marks)
* (b) Discuss agricultural productivity and techniques adopted for computing efficiency in the levels of agricultural productivity. (15 Marks)
* (c) Elaborate partition of Indian subcontinent and international migration in detail. (15 Marks)
8.
* (a) What are the principles of urban planning? Critically analyse town planning in India in the post independence period. (20 Marks)
* (b) What are the approaches of human development? Describe in detail the measures for computing human development index. (15 Marks)
* (c) Explain the Rimland Theory with reference to ongoing geopolitical scenario in the world. (15 Marks) | 8 305 |
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SECTION-A
1. Write notes on the following in about 150 words each: (10 × 5 = 50 Marks)
* (a) Health as a cultural construct
* (b) Canalization and catch-up growth
* (c) Myth as oral literature
* (d) Ethnoarchaeology and classical archaeology
* (e) Genetic polymorphism and natural selection
2.
* (a) What is meant by a somatotype? Discuss the Heath-Carter anthropometric method, giving its advantages over that of Sheldon's method. How can somatotyping be applied in sports sciences? (20 Marks)
* (b) How do religious beliefs help people to devise cultural mechanisms to adapt to their environment? Discuss in detail with appropriate examples. (15 Marks)
* (c) How is the theory of structuralism helpful in understanding the concepts of caste and gender? (15 Marks)
3.
* (a) How do the concepts of power, authority, legitimacy and social control change with changing political organization? Discuss in detail giving suitable examples. (20 Marks)
* (b) Human evolution is a product of both biological and cultural factors. Elaborate. (15 Marks)
* (c) Give the distribution of Palaeolithic sites around the Himalayan and Sub-Himalayan areas, highlighting the typo-technologies of the tools. (15 Marks)
4.
* (a) Discuss the phylogenetic status, characteristic features, geographical distribution and lifeways of *Paranthropus*. (20 Marks)
* (b) Discuss 'incest taboo' as the basis of development of kinship systems in human societies. (15 Marks)
* (c) Numerical chromosomal aberrations can be due to abnormalities in autosomes as well as sex chromosomes. Elaborate in terms of the effects these have on human body, giving suitable examples. (15 Marks)
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SECTION-B
5. Write notes on the following in about 150 words each: (10 × 5 = 50 Marks)
* (a) Ethics in anthropological fieldwork
* (b) Distinguishing features of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA
* (c) Feminist movement and family
* (d) Anthropometry in ergonomics
* (e) Thermoluminescence dating method
6.
* (a) How would you find out that a particular disease/disorder is inherited and, if so, in which manner? Elaborate with suitable examples. (20 Marks)
* (b) Critically discuss how culture determines human behaviour in the light of Leslie White's theory. (15 Marks)
* (c) What are Strepsirhini Primates? Describe their geographical distribution and mention the characteristics that distinguish them from Haplorhini Primates. (15 Marks)
7.
* (a) Discuss the mixed method approach in anthropological research. (20 Marks)
* (b) What do you understand by fertility and mortality? How are these influenced by biological and socio-ecological factors? (15 Marks)
* (c) Write a detailed note on the characteristic features, chronology, geographical distribution, tool types and lifeways of Magdalenian cultural tradition of Europe. (15 Marks)
8.
* (a) Compare Edmund Leach's structuralism with interpretive anthropology of Clifford Geertz. (20 Marks)
* (b) In what manner is our understanding of serogenetics and cytogenetics useful in reproductive biology? What are the major ethical issues involved in reproductive technology? (15 Marks)
* (c) Discuss, with appropriate examples, how basic personality types may lead towards building up of national character. (15 Marks) | 10 743 |
