Cluster University Jammu 1st Semester Public Administration Introduction to Social Audit Previous Year Question Paper
The Previous Year Question Paper of “Introduction to Social Audit” in 1st semester Public Administration/Political Science at Cluster University Jammu is the most current-affairs-linked, citizen-empowering and highest-scoring paper that every student solves 12–18 times. This 3-hour, 70-mark paper (plus 30 marks project/internal) is 60% theory + 40% J&K-specific application. Section A has 10 compulsory short questions on concept of social audit, difference from financial audit, legal provisions (MGNREGA Section 17, RTI 2005, J&K Panchayati Raj Act), Social Audit Gram Sabha, and role of CSOs. Section B tests process of social audit, tools (public hearing, jan sunwai, community score card), and famous cases (MKSS Rajasthan, J&K SECC). Section C carries three long questions — one compulsory 20-mark on “Step-by-step process of MGNREGA Social Audit with J&K example”, one on “Role of Social Audit in strengthening Panchayati Raj in J&K”, and one on “Challenges and success stories of Social Audit in Jammu & Kashmir”. Every year at least one question is directly linked to latest J&K Social Audit reports, CAG findings, or 73rd/74th Amendment. Students who solve the last 8–10 years’ papers and prepare one local panchayat audit report score 95–100 easily. Toppers maintain a personal “J&K Panchayat Audit Diary + MGNREGA Guidelines + MKSS Case Studies File”. This question paper is therefore not just an exam — it is the direct path to JKPSC Range Officer, BDO, Social Audit Expert, JKSSB Accounts Assistant, NGO jobs, and becoming an active RTI & transparency crusader. Practising it repeatedly turns every student into a watchdog of public money from day one. (332 words)
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Introduction to Social Audit (Course Code usually PAD-101 SEC/MDC or Skill-101) is a 4-credit Skill Enhancement/Multidisciplinary Course under NEP-2020 at Cluster University Jammu, designed to create accountable and transparent governance awareness among students. Unit-wise Syllabus & Marks Distribution: Unit I: Concept & Evolution (18 marks) → Meaning, objectives, principles of social audit; difference from financial/compliance audit; historical background – MKSS Rajasthan movement; global examples (Brazil, South Africa); constitutional provisions (Article 243G, 243W). Unit II: Legal & Institutional Framework (20 marks) → MGNREGA Section 17, RTI Act 2005 Section 4, CAG Auditing Standards 2017; J&K Panchayati Raj Act 1989 (amended); Social Audit Rules 2016; role of State Social Audit Unit J&K, District & Block Resource Persons, Village Social Auditors. Unit III: Process & Tools (18 marks) → Six steps of social audit (planning → information gathering → public hearing → findings → action taken report → follow-up); tools – jan sunwai, community score card, social audit gram sabha, RTI, expenditure tracking; role of CSOs, media, youth. Unit IV: J&K Context & Challenges (14 marks) → Social audit of MGNREGA, PMAY-G, NRLM, JJM, Mid-Day Meal in J&K; success stories (Rajouri, Poonch, Kupwara); challenges – political interference, capacity, awareness; future roadmap – digital social audit, integration with GPDP. Examination Scheme: • Theory: 70 marks (Section A: 10×1 = 10 compulsory; Section B: 5/7 × 6 = 30 short answers; Section C: 3/5 × 10 = 30 long answers/case study) • Internal Assessment: 20 marks (tests + assignment + attendance) • Project/Field Work: 10 marks (social audit report of any one scheme in your panchayat) Project Component (Compulsory): 1. Actual social audit of MGNREGA/PMAY in home panchayat 2. RTI-based expenditure verification 3. Presentation on any one success story Recommended Resources: 1. MGNREGA Social Audit Guidelines (MoRD) 2. J&K Social Audit Manual 3. “Social Audit: A Toolkit” – Centre for Good Governance 4. MKSS & Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan reports Preparation Strategy: Study latest J&K Social Audit Reports, conduct one real audit, revise legal sections daily, solve last 10 years’ papers. This paper guarantees 95+ marks and makes you a real governance reformer. (548 words)
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