BPAC-131 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BPAC-131 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
PERSPECTIVES ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Structured previous year question paper for BPAC-131, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BPAC-131 : PERSPECTIVES ON PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt any five questions out of the
following in about 400 words each by
selecting at least two questions from each
Section. All questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Describe the meaning, nature and scope of public administration.
Q2.Write a note on pre-Weberian bureaucratic narratives. 20 [ 2 ]
Q3.‘Human relations studies were pertinent in bringing out the humane side of organisations.’ Elaborate.
Q4.Write short notes in about 200 words on each of the following : 10+10
(a) Theory ‘X’ of Douglas McGregor
(b) Prismatic model of F. W. Riggs
Section—II
Q5.Describe the different viewpoints on public policy approach.
Q6.Examine the characteristics of good governance.
Q7.Write a note on factors for the rise of post - modernism.
Q8.Write short notes in about 200 words on each of the following : 10+10
(a) Features of New Public Administration
(b) Concept of public interest 2023 -131 &II