| | Fadia & Fadia | Alternatives | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Theory Depth | Moderate (covers basics well) | M.P. Sharma & B.L. Sadana (more detailed theory) | | Contemporary Issues | Good (updated editions) | IGNOU MA Public Administration notes (most updated) | | Practice Questions | Mostly theoretical | R. K. Arora (case study based) | | Language | Very simple | S.R. Maheshwari (slightly more academic) |