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Previous Year Question Patterns
| Year | Marks | Question |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 20 | NPM — concept, characteristics, and relevance in Indian context |
| 2013 | 5 | Public Administration vs Business Administration |
| 2016 | 5 | Woodrow Wilson's contribution to Public Administration |
| 2016 | 2 | POSDCORB — expand and explain briefly |
| 2018 | 5 | Characteristics of good governance with examples |
| 2021 | 5 | New Public Administration — Minnowbrook perspective |
| 2021 | 2 | Distinguish: NPA and NPM |
| 2023 | 10 | New Public Service: Denhardt's principles and relevance |
| 2023 | 2 | E-governance as tool of good governance |
Pattern observations:
- NPM and Good Governance are perennial favourites — expect at least one 5-mark or 10-mark Q in 2026.
- NPS is gaining traction after 2023 PYQ — likely a 5-mark Q in 2026.
- Wilson's foundational contribution always generates a 2-mark or 5-mark Q.
- Rajasthan-specific good governance examples consistently reward extra marks.