Corruption & Administration PYQ

Jul 15, 2026

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Practice questions on corruption and administration in Indian public administration. Topics include Aadhaar’s role in inclusive governance, the UNCAC legal framework, the Lokpal and Lokayukta’s effectiveness in transparency and accountability, institutional limitations, ICT’s impact on service delivery and bribery, initiatives on black money disclosure, and discussions on corruption’s systemic and ecological dimensions.

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INDIAN ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (PAPER 2) 14. SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN INDIAN ADMINISTRATION 6. CORRUPTION & ADMINISTRATION 1. Do you think 'Aadhaar' initiative has promoted inclusive governance and administrative credibility? Throw light. (25/II/6b/20) 2. In 2011, India ratified the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). Evaluate the existing legal framework for fulfilling this commitment. (23/II/8b/20) 3. Examine the role of Lokpal in ensuring transparency and accountability in Indian administration. (22/II/8c/10) 4.“There are adequate legal mechanisms to address corruption and malpractices in administration, but they have failed to curb the menace to any noticeable degree.” In the light of this statement, discuss the efficacy and the institution of Lokayukta in Indian States. (20/II/8a/20) 5. Minimal accountability being the dominant norm in the political system, the Lokpal can only be an ideal institution with limited effectiveness. Explain. (19/II/6b/20) 6.“The policy of non-action regarding the institutional mechanisms and legal provisions to eradicate corruption is a feature of Indian administration.” Critically examine. (17/II/8b/20) 7.“The initiative of the Income Tax Department on disclosure of black money has had a mixed response.” Give suggestions for tackling this complex problem. (16/II/7c/10) 8.“Information Communication Technology (ICT) improves the quality of public service delivery, but fails to check bribery.” Comment. (15/II/5e/10) 9.“Corruption is more ofan environmental than an administrative problem.” Discuss. (12/II/5c/12) 10.“One Lok Pal, howsoever strong it may be, cannot eliminate corruption in the politico-administrative system in India.” Comment. (11/II/6a/15) 11.“The performance of Lok Ayuktas in various States has been uneven.”Comment with examples. (11/II/1b/20) 12.“Lok-Ayuktas are judicial institutions without adequate teeth.”Comment. (06/II/7d/60) 13.“Only a systematic-ecological approach to the study of corruption in India can help us understand its causes and dimensions.” Comment.(99/II/7b/30) 14.“Corruption and development are apparently not antagonistic. But, speed in administration is not substitute for integrity. In Indian Administration neither speed nor integrity is showing an upward curve.’Comment.”(91/II/5d/20)

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