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Previous Year Question Patterns
| Year | Marks | Question | Sub-domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | First ARC on generalists-specialists debate | Generalists vs specialists |
| 2018 | 10 | Union-State administrative relations: key issues | Centre-State |
| 2021 | 2 | Define CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility — linked to reform debates) | Administrative reforms |
| 2021 | 5 | Social audit — concept and importance | Social audit |
| 2023 | 5 | Generalists vs Specialists + First ARC | Generalists vs specialists |
| 2023 | 10 | Judicial control forms & methods (T119) | Partially overlaps T118 reforms |
Pattern observations:
- Generalists-specialists is the single most consistently asked sub-topic — appeared in 2016 and 2023.
- Social audit appeared in 2021 and likely again in 2026.
- Centre-State administrative relations appeared as 10-mark in 2018.
- Minister-civil servant relations has never directly appeared — very likely in 2026.