BPAC-131 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BPAC-131 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
PERSPECTIVES ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Structured previous year question paper for BPAC-131, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
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
questions from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Explain the characteristics and principles of scientific management.
Q2.“Max Weber influenced the sociological analysis of bureaucracy to a great extent.” Comment.
Q3.Describe the different steps involved in Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory.
Q4.Write short notes in about 200 words each
(a) M. P. Follett’s Administrative Manage- ment Approach 10
(b) Bank Wiring Observation Room of Elton Mayo
Section—II
Q5.Discuss the concept, themes and features of New Public Administration.
Q6.Write a note on the concept and approaches of public interest.
Q7.Examine the issues and challenges of good governance.
Q8.Write short notes in about 200 words each
(a) Gender of Governance 10
(b) Agrarian and Industrial Models of Riggs