BPAC-131 · June 2022 · English
IGNOU BPAC-131 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
PERSPECTIVES ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Structured previous year question paper for BPAC-131, June 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022
BPAC-131 : PERSPECTIVES ON
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Answer any five questions in about 400 words
each, selecting at least two from each of the
sections. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION I
Q1.Discuss the nature and scope of Public Administration by highlighting the differences between public and private administration.
Q2.Examine the bureaucratic approach of Max Weber.
Q3.Distinguish between Bounded Rationality and Incrementalism.
Q4.Write short notes in about 250 words on each of
(a) Principles of Scientific Management
(b) Relevance of Administrative Management Approach
SECTION II
Q5.Describe the major approaches to public policy and bring out limitations of public policy approach.
Q6.Elucidate the traits of post-modern theory and highlight major focus of its approach to public administration.
Q7.What are two basic parameters of understanding gender in administration ?
Q8.Write short notes in about 250 words on each of
(a) Features of New Public Administration
(b) Public Interest in Public Policies and Legal Pursuits BPAC-131 2 amt I