Published on Aug 19, 2020
TLP Public Administration Optional
TLP [OPTIONAL]: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Paper 1- UPSC Mains Answer Writing [19th August, 2020] – Day 11
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Topics District Administration since Independence:- Changing role of the Collector;
- Union state- local relations;
- Imperatives of development management and law and order administration;
- District administration and democratic decentralization
1. With the advent of local self governments, the power and jurisdiction of District Collector has diminished. Do you agree? In this context has the district, as a basic unit of governance, become irrelevant? Examine critically. 15 marks (250 words)
2. With the help of suitable examples explain, how the district administration is a blend of generalists and specialists.
10 marks (150 words)