Punjab University 2010 B.A blic Administration - : B, : Part - II - Question Paper

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - PAPER : B
(Financial Administration)
B.A. 2nd Year

Time Allowed:Three Hours Maximum Marks: 90

Note: (i) Attempt 5 ques. in all.
(ii) Question No. one is compulsory. Attempt rest of the four, selecting atleast
one from every Unit.
(iii) All ques. carry equal marks.

1. Attempt any 9 in about 25-30 words:

(i) Define Financial Administration.
(ii) Meaning of Budget.
(iii) What is Deficit Financing?
(iv) How is Comptroller and Auditor General of India appointed?
(v) Write 4 principles of budget.
(vi) Give 4 functions of Finance Commission.
(vii) Write the composition of Estimates Committee.
(viii) Define Article 114.
(ix) What is Note on Account?
(x) What is Consolidated Fund of India?
(xi) Mention the advantages of Zero Base Budget.
(xii) Define Public Debt.[Marks 18]

UNIT-I

2. What is the significance of budget? explain the kinds of budget.[Marks 18]

3. Write the procedure for the passage of Budget in India.[Marks 18]

UNIT-II

4. Critically discuss the centre and states financial relations.[Marks 18]

5. Describe the organisation and functions of Union Ministry of Finance.[Marks 18]

UNIT-III

6. Critically evaluate the composition, functions and working of Public
Accounts Committee.[Marks 18]

7. How does Parliament exercises control over public finance? explain its
shortcomings.[Marks 18]

UNIT-IV

8. Define Audit. explain its objectives and kinds.[Marks 18]

9. Write short notes on any 2 :

(i) VAT(Value Added Tax)
(ii) Role of Comptroller and Autitor General of India
(iii) Public Expenditure.[Marks 18]

Earning:   Approval pending.