Sri Durgaparameshwari Home Tuition Grade - X : Social Science Study Material

Chapter – 06
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – AN INTRODUCTION

 Answer the following questions :

1. What is Administration ?
 The Word Administration is a combination of two Latin Words Ad
and ministraire.
 The word ministraire means “To Care”, to look after, to serve and manage
the affairs.
Hence, administration means serving the people.

2. Define Public administration.

According to,
 Woodrow Wilson : “Public Administration is the comprehensive
enforcement of the law”.

 Piffner : “Public administration is the combination of

collective effort and coordination to implement
Public Policy”.

 Luther Guillick : “Public administration is concerned with the

executive branch that carries out the functions of the
government”.

 FM Marx : “Public administration is systematic coordination of

person’s things and methods”.

3. Public administration is very essential at present. Discuss.

 The present states are changing from police state to welfare state.
 All round development of human beings and survival of human Society
depends upon Public administration.
 It is the heart of the state System.
 The idea of a State without Public Administration is impossible.
Hence, the Public Administration is very essential at present

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4. Public administration Functions From birth to death of a person. Justify.

Public administration provides service to the people like,
 Maintenance of law and order
 Providing justice
 Education
 Employment
 Protection of life and property
 Necessities of life and other Services
 Responsible for national defence and bringing economic equality
Hence, public admission functions from birth to death of a person.

5. What are social security policies ? Mention some examples.

 The policies implemented for the upliftment of poor, women, tribal’s,
disabled, orphans, senior citizens, children, destitute’s etc. are called social
security policies.
 Examples :
o Pension Schemes for Widows, senior citizens, physically disabled people
o Nation food security mission

6. How Public administration plays an important role in formulation and

implementation of public polices ?
 Public administration implements clause enacted by legislature.
 It implements the policies and plans of executive.
 It provides the necessary statistical data and information.
Thus the public administration plays an important role in formulation and
implementation of public policies.

7. Mention the importance of Public administration.

 The pillar of the government.
 Implementation of the law and policies.
 Strength and Social Security.
 Assist the legislature as well as executive.
 Striving to protect public interest.

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8. What is recruitment ?
The recruitment is the process of selecting suitable persons for suitable posts.

9. Explain about the types of recruitment.

 Direct recruitment:
o It is a scientific and popular method.
o The qualified candidates are selected through competitive examinations.
o The candidates seeking appointment through this method need to possess
special and required qualifications.

 Indirect recruitment: (internal recruitment)

o This method is the procedure of promotion and giving increment- means
the appointment of personal already in government services to higher post
on the basis of their qualification and Seniority.
o This method is practiced in all the countries of the world.

10. Explain the structure of UPSC.

 UPSC - Union Public Service commission.
 This is a Constitutional body established according to the Article 315 of the
constitution.
 The commission consists of one chairman and 10 members. They are
appointed by the President of India.
 Their term of office is 6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier.
 The commission functions independently without interference from
legislature and executive.
 Headquarters is in New Delhi.

11. Explain the functions of UPSC.

 Conducts competitive examinations for recruitment of group A and B posts of
Union government.
 Conducting tests personally for direct recruitment.
 To advise the government on guidelines to be followed in promotions and
transfer of various post.
 To advise the government to take disciplinary actions against the
inappropriate behaviour of the officials.
 To advise the government on any matter on the instructions of the president
of India.

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12. Explain the structure of KPSC.

 KPSC - Karnataka Public Service Commission.
 It was established on 18th May 1951, as per Article 315 of the Indian
Constitution.
 The commission Consists of one chairman and 11 members. They are
appointed by the governor.
 Their term of office is 6 years or 62 years of age whichever is earlier.
 The Commission has a secretary to look after day to day administrative affairs
and controller of exams to look after examination functions.
 The head office is in Bengaluru.

13. What are the functions of KPSC ?

 Recruitment of Gazetted officer and non-gazetted to the state Government
services through competitive exams as per law.
 Conducting personality tests for candidates to be appointed to certain posts.
 Conducting departmental exams twice a year for government employees.
 To advise the government on disciplinary and promotion cases.
 To carry out coordination work for various competitive exams conducted in
various states, centres on behalf of the UPSC.

14. What is the importance of Law and order ?

Law and order is important (essential) for the peace, happiness, unity and
development of the nation.

15. Mention the important armed forces of the Union Home Ministry.
 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) :
o The force assists state police in suppressing riots and maintaining law and
order.
o The force undertakes relief work in case of natural calamities.

 Border Security Force (BSF) :

o The force is protecting the borders of India.
o The force prevents criminal activities along the borders.

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 Railway Protection Force (RPF) :

o It prevents railway crimes
o The force protects railway passengers and railway assets.

 Central Industrial security Force (CISF) :

o The force provides security to large scale industries, airports, harbors.
o The Force provides security to institutions like note and coin
minting centers.

16. Explain the view of POSDCORB of Luther Gullick.

OR
Explain the scope of Public Administration.

Prepare plan for the task to be performed by the

 - : government missionary and procedure for their
implementation.

Creation of administrative system like

 - : departments, divisions, sub-division,
corporations, etc. to achieve the goal.

Recruitment, training and determining the terms

 - :
of service of the staff.

Issuing orders and directions of various

 - :
departments.

To eliminate conflicts, differences among

 - : different departments of government and
coordinate their actions.

Subordinates need to give report to the superiors

 - : on documentations, research and working
activities of various departments.

Management of finance and planning budget

 - :
calculations.

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