Alagappa University 2008 B.A Public Administration PUBLIC FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION - exam paper

DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. (Public Administration) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2008.
PUBLIC FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION

Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 x eight = 40 marks)
ans any 5 ques..

1.Explain the principles of budget.
2.Describe the importance of Public Financial Administration.
3.What do you mean by Enactment of the budget?
4.How the issues of execution of budget be overcome?
5.Why Audit should be done?
6.Discuss the duties of committee on public undertakings.
7.What are the objectives of planning programming budgeting system?
8.Comment on the importance of State-Central relationship in financial matters.

PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 ques..

9.‘‘The scope of Public financial administration is wide’’ comment.
10.Explain with example the phases of preparing Budget.
11.Discuss the functions and powers of Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
12.Describe the duties and functions of Public Accounts Committee.
13.Write an essay on Zero base budgeting.
14.With examples define different types of budgets.
15.Comment on the latest Central Govt. – Budget. Highlight important points.

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