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UPSC Public Administration MCQs
1. “In simplest terms administration is determined action taken in pursuit of a conscious purpose.” This statement is given by:
(A) Z.A. Vieg
(B) Pfiffner
(C) Nigro
(D) Marshall E. Dimock
Ans: A
2. Of the three distinctions made by Simon between Public and Private Administration, which one of the following is not among them?
(A) That public administration aims at social welfare, while private administration is profit oriented.
(B) That public administration is administration is business like.
(C) That public administration is political whereas private administration is non-political.
(D) That public administration is characterized by red tape from which private administration is free.
Ans: A
3. Which of the following is not a feature of a formal organization?
(A) Legal status
(B) Permanence
(C) Primacy of structure
(D) Shared values and common standards of behaviour
Ans: D
4. Which one of the following is not correct about Woodrow Wilson?
(A) He was a professor of Political Science.
(B) He was the President of USA.
(C) He was the first comparativist in Public Administration.
(D) He was the Chairman of the American Society for Public Administration.
Ans: D
5. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I (Book) List – II (Author)
a. The Administrative State i. L. Urwick
b. Administrative Theories and Politics ii. F.W. Willoughby
c. The Elements of Administration iii. Dwight Waldo
d. Principles of Public Administration iv. Peter Seef
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iii iv i ii
(C) ii i iv iii
(D) iv iii ii i
Ans: B
6. Assertion (A): M.P. Follett can be considered as a link between the classical and behavioural theories.
Reason (R): M.P. Follett developed certain principles and their universality as well as stressed on the importance of emotions.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
7. ‘A process of fusion of individual aspirations with organisational goals, individual skills with organizational position and individual conduct with organizational role’ is advocated by
(A) Chester Bernard
(B) Rensis Likert
(C) Chris Argyris
(D) Kurt Lewin
Ans: C
8. Co-existence of formally differentiated structure of a diffracted society with undifferentiated structure of fused society has been described by F.W. Riggs as
(A) Heterogeneity
(B) Formalism
(C) Overlapping
(D) Poly communalism
Ans: C
9. Valence Expectancy, as an alternative theory of motivation was propounded by
(A) Paul Hersey and Keneth H. Blackchard
(B) Black and James Mouton
(C) Victor H. Vroom
(D) Hobhouse
Ans: C
10. Assertion (A): Leadership is defined by result, not attributes.
Reason (R): The productivity of work is not responsibility of worker, but of the manager.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
11. In the context of the New Public Management theory, the administration is apparently moving
(i) from rule to result orientation
(ii) from system to enterprise
(iii) from the duties of administration to the rights of citizens
(iv) from decentralisation to centralisation.
Select the answer by using the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (iv)
(B) (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: C
12. “Organization is the form of every human association for the attainment of a common purpose.” This statement is given by
(A) J.D. Mooney
(B) L.D. White
(C) John M. Gaus
(D) Luther Gullick
Ans: A
13. According to Chester Bernard an organisation:
(i) is not a leviathan.
(ii) is pejorative sense of bureaucracy.
(iii) is a figure of organisation man.
(iv) is an impersonal system of coordinated human effort.
Select correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (iv)
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(C) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(D) (iii) and (iv)
Ans: A
14. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I (Theory) List – II (Thinker)
a. Classical Approach i. Chester Bernard
b. Human Relations Approach ii. Douglas McGregor
c. Systems Approach iii. Henry Fayol
d. Socio-Psychological Approach iv. Elton Mayo
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iii iv ii
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) iv iii ii i
Ans: C
15. Nicholas Henry classified various models of policy formulation and implementation into three broad groups. Which one among the following is not correct?
(A) Exclusion/Consumption Paradigm
(B) Incrementalist Paradigm
(C) Rationalist Paradigm
(D) Strategic Planning Paradigm
Ans: A
16. Comparative Public Administration emphasises that
(i) organizations must be viewed as embedded in specific cultures and political settings.
(ii) both the study and practice of administration are pervasively value-loaded.
(iii) the principles of public administration are seriously inadequate.
(iv) any proper discipline must have complimentary micro and macro aspects.
Select the correct answer by using codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(B) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(C) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Ans: D
17. Comparative Administrative Group (CAG) was
(i) established in the year 1963.
(ii) initially funded by Ford Foundation.
(iii) initially chaired by Fred. W. Riggs.
(iv) established in U.S.A.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii)
(B) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i) only
Ans: C
18. Arrange the following institutions of local government in U.K. in descending order. Use the codes given below:
(i) Metropolitan District
(ii) Metropolitan County
(iii) Parish
(iv) Shire
Codes:
(A) (i), (iv), (iii) and (ii)
(B) (ii), (i), (iv) and (iii)
(C) (ii), (iii), (iv) and (i)
(D) (iv), (i), (ii) and (iii)
Ans: B
19. The City Manager as a Chief Executive in council-manager form of local government in USA is
(A) appointed by the State Governor
(B) appointed by the Council
(C) elected by the Council
(D) appointed by the Mayor
Ans: B
20. “The Development Administration is primarily concerned with the tasks and process of formulating and implementing the four P’s.” This statement was made by
(A) Donald C. Stones
(B) F.W. Riggs
(C) Weidner
(D) Luther Gullick
Ans: A
21. Who of the following expressed the view that administration in the developing countries is imitative rather than indigenous.”?
(A) Ferrel Heady
(B) David McClelland
(C) T.N. Chaturvedi
(D) Hahn Been Lee
Ans: A
22. Which of the following scholars is not correctly matched with the meaning of development given by him?
(A) Colm and Geiger – Change plus growth
(B) F.W. Riggs – Nation building and socioeconomic progress
(C) T.N. Chaturvedi – Transformation of society
(D) Hahn-Been Lee – Achievement of progressive political, economic and social objectives
Ans: B
23. Arrange the following publications in a correct sequence and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(i) The Frontiers of Development Administration.
(ii) Approaches to Development, Politics, Administration and Change
(iii) Political Order in Changing Societies
(iv) Cultural Hurdles in Development Administration: Concepts and Problems
Codes:
(A) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(B) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(C) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(D) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
Ans: A
24. Development administration is a process for carrying out planned change in the economy, in agriculture or industry or capital infrastructure supporting either of these, and to a lesser extent, in the social service of the State.”
Who has given this statement?
(A) Milton J. Esman
(B) J. Montgomery
(C) Edward W. Weidner
(D) F.W. Riggs
Ans: B
25. The Cabinet in India is
(i) A Constitutional body
(ii) Part of the Council of Ministers
(iii) Institutionalised by usage
(iv) Policy making institution at highest level
Select the correct answer by using codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (ii) and (iv)
(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: D
26. Assertion (A): Under the colonial raj, the predominant nature of administration was regulatory and maintenance of law and order.
Reason (R): As a matter of deliberate policy strategically sensitive positions in the Government were entrusted to British officers.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: B
27. Arrange the following reports in the chronological order. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(i) Gopala Swamy Ayyangar Report
(ii) Appleby Report (First)
(iii) Gorwala Report
(iv) First Administrative Reforms Commission Report
Codes:
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(C) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(D) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
Ans: B
28. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
List – I (Prime Minister) List – II (Secretary/ Principal Secretary / Minister of State in PMO)
(A) Lal Bahadur Shastri L.K. Jha
(B) Indira Gandhi P.N. Haksar
(C) Rajiv Gandhi A.N. Verma
(D) P.V. Narsimha Rao Bhuvnesh Chaturvedi
Ans: C
29. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I (Commissions/ Committees) List – II (Chairperson)
a. Economic Administration Reforms Commission i. J.B. Kripalani
b. The Commission on Centre-State Relations ii. K. Santhanam
c. Committee on Prevention of Corruption iii. L.K. Jha
d. Railway Corruption Enquiry Committee iv. R.S. Sarkaria
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iv iii
(B) iii iv ii i
(C) i iii iv ii
(D) iv ii iii i
Ans: B
30. Which one of the following is not a report of Second Administrative Reforms Commission?
(A) Unlocking Human Capital: Entitlements and Governance – A Case Study
(B) Social Capital – A Shared Destiny
(C) Capacity Building for Conflict Resolution
(D) Efficient Conduct of State Enterprises
Ans: D
31. Which of the following statements regarding All India Services are correct?
(i) New All-India Services may be created only if Council of States declares to do so by a majority resolution.
(ii) New All-India Services may be created if it is necessary or expedient in the national interest.
(iii) All-India Services may be created by a law passed by the Parliament.
(iv) All-India Judicial Service may also be created by Parliament bylaw.
Select the correct answer by using codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(B) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: B
32. Before independence, the appointments to the All India Services were made by
(A) Governor-General-in-Council
(B) Secretary of State for India
(C) East India Company
(D) Cabinet Secretariat
Ans: B
33. “On the whole experience seems to show that the interests of the tax payers cannot be left to the spending departments.” This statement is made by
(A) First Hoover Commission
(B) Donoughmore Committee
(C) Haldane Committee
(D) Eleventh Finance Commission
Ans: C
34. Which of the following statements about the institution of C.A.G. in India is correct?
(A) It is a colonial legacy.
(B) It is an innovation of Independent India.
(C) It performs auditing and accounting functions.
(D) It is an executive agency of the Government of India.
Ans: A
35. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I Author List – II Books
a. K.L. Handa i. Parliamentary Financial Control
b. M.J.K. Thavraj ii. Programme and Performance Budgeting
c. Robert Presthus iii. Public Administration
d. P.K. Wattal iv. Financial Administration of India
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv ii iii i
(B) iii ii iv i
(C) i iii ii iv
(D) ii iv iii i
Ans: D
36. Assertion (A): The Finance Ministry exercises financial control over all the administrative ministries.
Reason (R): It is responsible for the formulation and exemption of the budget.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
37. Which of the following is not a feature of a good sample?
(A) Sample should be big in size.
(B) Sample should be representative of the universe.
(C) Sample should be reliable.
(D) Sample should be measurable by known probability sampling design technique.
Ans: A
38. Science is defined as
(i) an accumulation of systematic knowledge.
(ii) a method of approach to the entire empirical world.
(iii) an approach which aims at the finding of ultimate truth.
(iv) a mode of analysis that permits the scientist to state propositions.
Select the correct answer with the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i), (ii) and (iv)
Ans: D
39. Which one of the following is not a limitation of scientific method?
(A) Scientific explanation is never complete.
(B) It eliminates arbitrary and ambiguous opinion.
(C) Conclusions are never final.
(D) It is very difficult to oppose established opinion.
Ans: B
40. Which one of the following is not a limitation of Questionnaire method?
(A) Less expensive
(B) Problem of response
(C) Unsuitable for deeper study
(D) Less possibility of complete information
Ans: A
41. According to Goode and Hatt simple observation is most useful for which of the following?
(A) Exploratory Studies
(B) Descriptive Studies
(C) Diagnostic Studies
(D) Experimental Studies
Ans: A
42. Decentralization of functions and powers of headquarters to the field offices is known as
(A) Geographical decentralization
(B) Political decentralization
(C) Administrative decentralization
(D) Functional decentralization
Ans: A
43. Assertion (A): The plurality of organisations and departments at the District level has created many problems.
Reason (R): District Administration, in order to be effective, must have a unity of purpose and singularity of approach which is often found missing.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: B
44. Which of the following is not correct regarding developmental role of District Collector in India?
(A) He has a directive role in the scheme of Panchayati Raj.
(B) His position in relation to Panchayati Raj varies from State to State.
(C) He takes initiative to take up need based development programmes.
(D) He performs the role of coordinator and extends help in implementing development programmes.
Ans: C
45. Protection of natural environment in India is
(i) the responsibility of the State under the Constitution.
(ii) the fundamental duty of every citizen of India.
(iii) mandatory function of the NGOs.
(iv) the legal responsibility of the National Capital Region Planning Board.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(C) (i) and (ii)
(D) (iii) and (iv)
Ans: C
46. Which of the following programmes are being implemented through the watershed development approach?
(i) Drought Prone Areas Programme
(ii) Desert Development Programme
(iii) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme
(iv) Integrated Rural Development Programme
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: B
47. Which of the following is the rationale of privatisation/disinvestment in PSEs?
(i) Release of the large amount of public resources locked up in non-strategic PSEs.
(ii) Stemming the further outflow of the scarce public resources for sustaining the unviable nonstrategic PSEs.
(iii) Reducing the public debt.
(iv) Beneficial effect on the capital market.
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(C) (ii) and (iii)
(D) (iii) and (iv)
Ans: A
48. “The growth of rural settlements which have acquired urban characteristics is very slow.” This observation about the process of urbanization in India was made in:
(A) 10th Five Year Plan
(B) 11th Five Year Plan
(C) National Sample Survey
(D) National Development Council
Ans: B
49. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I (Committees/ Commissions) List – II (Reports)
a. Haldane i. Report on Control of Expenditure
b. Plowden ii. Organisation of Executive Branch of Government
c. Mesterman iii. Report on Budgeting and Accounting Political Activities of the Civil Servants
d. Hoover iv. Report of Machinery of Government Committee
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii ii i
(B) iv i iii ii
(C) i iv iii ii
(D) ii i iv iii
Ans: B
50. Which Five Year Plan has stressed upon the involvement of voluntary organization and specifically to supplement Government effort to offer the rural people choices and alternatives?
(A) Sixth Five Year Plan
(B) Seventh Five Year Plan
(C) Ninth Five Year Plan
(D) Eleventh Five Year Plan
Ans: B
(A) Z.A. Vieg
(B) Pfiffner
(C) Nigro
(D) Marshall E. Dimock
Ans: A
2. Of the three distinctions made by Simon between Public and Private Administration, which one of the following is not among them?
(A) That public administration aims at social welfare, while private administration is profit oriented.
(B) That public administration is administration is business like.
(C) That public administration is political whereas private administration is non-political.
(D) That public administration is characterized by red tape from which private administration is free.
Ans: A
3. Which of the following is not a feature of a formal organization?
(A) Legal status
(B) Permanence
(C) Primacy of structure
(D) Shared values and common standards of behaviour
Ans: D
4. Which one of the following is not correct about Woodrow Wilson?
(A) He was a professor of Political Science.
(B) He was the President of USA.
(C) He was the first comparativist in Public Administration.
(D) He was the Chairman of the American Society for Public Administration.
Ans: D
5. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I (Book) List – II (Author)
a. The Administrative State i. L. Urwick
b. Administrative Theories and Politics ii. F.W. Willoughby
c. The Elements of Administration iii. Dwight Waldo
d. Principles of Public Administration iv. Peter Seef
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iii iv i ii
(C) ii i iv iii
(D) iv iii ii i
Ans: B
6. Assertion (A): M.P. Follett can be considered as a link between the classical and behavioural theories.
Reason (R): M.P. Follett developed certain principles and their universality as well as stressed on the importance of emotions.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
7. ‘A process of fusion of individual aspirations with organisational goals, individual skills with organizational position and individual conduct with organizational role’ is advocated by
(A) Chester Bernard
(B) Rensis Likert
(C) Chris Argyris
(D) Kurt Lewin
Ans: C
8. Co-existence of formally differentiated structure of a diffracted society with undifferentiated structure of fused society has been described by F.W. Riggs as
(A) Heterogeneity
(B) Formalism
(C) Overlapping
(D) Poly communalism
Ans: C
9. Valence Expectancy, as an alternative theory of motivation was propounded by
(A) Paul Hersey and Keneth H. Blackchard
(B) Black and James Mouton
(C) Victor H. Vroom
(D) Hobhouse
Ans: C
10. Assertion (A): Leadership is defined by result, not attributes.
Reason (R): The productivity of work is not responsibility of worker, but of the manager.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
11. In the context of the New Public Management theory, the administration is apparently moving
(i) from rule to result orientation
(ii) from system to enterprise
(iii) from the duties of administration to the rights of citizens
(iv) from decentralisation to centralisation.
Select the answer by using the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (iv)
(B) (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: C
12. “Organization is the form of every human association for the attainment of a common purpose.” This statement is given by
(A) J.D. Mooney
(B) L.D. White
(C) John M. Gaus
(D) Luther Gullick
Ans: A
13. According to Chester Bernard an organisation:
(i) is not a leviathan.
(ii) is pejorative sense of bureaucracy.
(iii) is a figure of organisation man.
(iv) is an impersonal system of coordinated human effort.
Select correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (iv)
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(C) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(D) (iii) and (iv)
Ans: A
14. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I (Theory) List – II (Thinker)
a. Classical Approach i. Chester Bernard
b. Human Relations Approach ii. Douglas McGregor
c. Systems Approach iii. Henry Fayol
d. Socio-Psychological Approach iv. Elton Mayo
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iii iv ii
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) iv iii ii i
Ans: C
15. Nicholas Henry classified various models of policy formulation and implementation into three broad groups. Which one among the following is not correct?
(A) Exclusion/Consumption Paradigm
(B) Incrementalist Paradigm
(C) Rationalist Paradigm
(D) Strategic Planning Paradigm
Ans: A
16. Comparative Public Administration emphasises that
(i) organizations must be viewed as embedded in specific cultures and political settings.
(ii) both the study and practice of administration are pervasively value-loaded.
(iii) the principles of public administration are seriously inadequate.
(iv) any proper discipline must have complimentary micro and macro aspects.
Select the correct answer by using codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(B) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(C) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Ans: D
17. Comparative Administrative Group (CAG) was
(i) established in the year 1963.
(ii) initially funded by Ford Foundation.
(iii) initially chaired by Fred. W. Riggs.
(iv) established in U.S.A.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii)
(B) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i) only
Ans: C
18. Arrange the following institutions of local government in U.K. in descending order. Use the codes given below:
(i) Metropolitan District
(ii) Metropolitan County
(iii) Parish
(iv) Shire
Codes:
(A) (i), (iv), (iii) and (ii)
(B) (ii), (i), (iv) and (iii)
(C) (ii), (iii), (iv) and (i)
(D) (iv), (i), (ii) and (iii)
Ans: B
19. The City Manager as a Chief Executive in council-manager form of local government in USA is
(A) appointed by the State Governor
(B) appointed by the Council
(C) elected by the Council
(D) appointed by the Mayor
Ans: B
20. “The Development Administration is primarily concerned with the tasks and process of formulating and implementing the four P’s.” This statement was made by
(A) Donald C. Stones
(B) F.W. Riggs
(C) Weidner
(D) Luther Gullick
Ans: A
21. Who of the following expressed the view that administration in the developing countries is imitative rather than indigenous.”?
(A) Ferrel Heady
(B) David McClelland
(C) T.N. Chaturvedi
(D) Hahn Been Lee
Ans: A
22. Which of the following scholars is not correctly matched with the meaning of development given by him?
(A) Colm and Geiger – Change plus growth
(B) F.W. Riggs – Nation building and socioeconomic progress
(C) T.N. Chaturvedi – Transformation of society
(D) Hahn-Been Lee – Achievement of progressive political, economic and social objectives
Ans: B
23. Arrange the following publications in a correct sequence and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(i) The Frontiers of Development Administration.
(ii) Approaches to Development, Politics, Administration and Change
(iii) Political Order in Changing Societies
(iv) Cultural Hurdles in Development Administration: Concepts and Problems
Codes:
(A) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(B) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(C) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(D) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
Ans: A
24. Development administration is a process for carrying out planned change in the economy, in agriculture or industry or capital infrastructure supporting either of these, and to a lesser extent, in the social service of the State.”
Who has given this statement?
(A) Milton J. Esman
(B) J. Montgomery
(C) Edward W. Weidner
(D) F.W. Riggs
Ans: B
25. The Cabinet in India is
(i) A Constitutional body
(ii) Part of the Council of Ministers
(iii) Institutionalised by usage
(iv) Policy making institution at highest level
Select the correct answer by using codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (ii) and (iv)
(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: D
26. Assertion (A): Under the colonial raj, the predominant nature of administration was regulatory and maintenance of law and order.
Reason (R): As a matter of deliberate policy strategically sensitive positions in the Government were entrusted to British officers.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: B
27. Arrange the following reports in the chronological order. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(i) Gopala Swamy Ayyangar Report
(ii) Appleby Report (First)
(iii) Gorwala Report
(iv) First Administrative Reforms Commission Report
Codes:
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(C) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(D) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
Ans: B
28. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
List – I (Prime Minister) List – II (Secretary/ Principal Secretary / Minister of State in PMO)
(A) Lal Bahadur Shastri L.K. Jha
(B) Indira Gandhi P.N. Haksar
(C) Rajiv Gandhi A.N. Verma
(D) P.V. Narsimha Rao Bhuvnesh Chaturvedi
Ans: C
29. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I (Commissions/ Committees) List – II (Chairperson)
a. Economic Administration Reforms Commission i. J.B. Kripalani
b. The Commission on Centre-State Relations ii. K. Santhanam
c. Committee on Prevention of Corruption iii. L.K. Jha
d. Railway Corruption Enquiry Committee iv. R.S. Sarkaria
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iv iii
(B) iii iv ii i
(C) i iii iv ii
(D) iv ii iii i
Ans: B
30. Which one of the following is not a report of Second Administrative Reforms Commission?
(A) Unlocking Human Capital: Entitlements and Governance – A Case Study
(B) Social Capital – A Shared Destiny
(C) Capacity Building for Conflict Resolution
(D) Efficient Conduct of State Enterprises
Ans: D
31. Which of the following statements regarding All India Services are correct?
(i) New All-India Services may be created only if Council of States declares to do so by a majority resolution.
(ii) New All-India Services may be created if it is necessary or expedient in the national interest.
(iii) All-India Services may be created by a law passed by the Parliament.
(iv) All-India Judicial Service may also be created by Parliament bylaw.
Select the correct answer by using codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(B) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: B
32. Before independence, the appointments to the All India Services were made by
(A) Governor-General-in-Council
(B) Secretary of State for India
(C) East India Company
(D) Cabinet Secretariat
Ans: B
33. “On the whole experience seems to show that the interests of the tax payers cannot be left to the spending departments.” This statement is made by
(A) First Hoover Commission
(B) Donoughmore Committee
(C) Haldane Committee
(D) Eleventh Finance Commission
Ans: C
34. Which of the following statements about the institution of C.A.G. in India is correct?
(A) It is a colonial legacy.
(B) It is an innovation of Independent India.
(C) It performs auditing and accounting functions.
(D) It is an executive agency of the Government of India.
Ans: A
35. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I Author List – II Books
a. K.L. Handa i. Parliamentary Financial Control
b. M.J.K. Thavraj ii. Programme and Performance Budgeting
c. Robert Presthus iii. Public Administration
d. P.K. Wattal iv. Financial Administration of India
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv ii iii i
(B) iii ii iv i
(C) i iii ii iv
(D) ii iv iii i
Ans: D
36. Assertion (A): The Finance Ministry exercises financial control over all the administrative ministries.
Reason (R): It is responsible for the formulation and exemption of the budget.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
37. Which of the following is not a feature of a good sample?
(A) Sample should be big in size.
(B) Sample should be representative of the universe.
(C) Sample should be reliable.
(D) Sample should be measurable by known probability sampling design technique.
Ans: A
38. Science is defined as
(i) an accumulation of systematic knowledge.
(ii) a method of approach to the entire empirical world.
(iii) an approach which aims at the finding of ultimate truth.
(iv) a mode of analysis that permits the scientist to state propositions.
Select the correct answer with the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i), (ii) and (iv)
Ans: D
39. Which one of the following is not a limitation of scientific method?
(A) Scientific explanation is never complete.
(B) It eliminates arbitrary and ambiguous opinion.
(C) Conclusions are never final.
(D) It is very difficult to oppose established opinion.
Ans: B
40. Which one of the following is not a limitation of Questionnaire method?
(A) Less expensive
(B) Problem of response
(C) Unsuitable for deeper study
(D) Less possibility of complete information
Ans: A
41. According to Goode and Hatt simple observation is most useful for which of the following?
(A) Exploratory Studies
(B) Descriptive Studies
(C) Diagnostic Studies
(D) Experimental Studies
Ans: A
42. Decentralization of functions and powers of headquarters to the field offices is known as
(A) Geographical decentralization
(B) Political decentralization
(C) Administrative decentralization
(D) Functional decentralization
Ans: A
43. Assertion (A): The plurality of organisations and departments at the District level has created many problems.
Reason (R): District Administration, in order to be effective, must have a unity of purpose and singularity of approach which is often found missing.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: B
44. Which of the following is not correct regarding developmental role of District Collector in India?
(A) He has a directive role in the scheme of Panchayati Raj.
(B) His position in relation to Panchayati Raj varies from State to State.
(C) He takes initiative to take up need based development programmes.
(D) He performs the role of coordinator and extends help in implementing development programmes.
Ans: C
45. Protection of natural environment in India is
(i) the responsibility of the State under the Constitution.
(ii) the fundamental duty of every citizen of India.
(iii) mandatory function of the NGOs.
(iv) the legal responsibility of the National Capital Region Planning Board.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(C) (i) and (ii)
(D) (iii) and (iv)
Ans: C
46. Which of the following programmes are being implemented through the watershed development approach?
(i) Drought Prone Areas Programme
(ii) Desert Development Programme
(iii) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme
(iv) Integrated Rural Development Programme
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: B
47. Which of the following is the rationale of privatisation/disinvestment in PSEs?
(i) Release of the large amount of public resources locked up in non-strategic PSEs.
(ii) Stemming the further outflow of the scarce public resources for sustaining the unviable nonstrategic PSEs.
(iii) Reducing the public debt.
(iv) Beneficial effect on the capital market.
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(C) (ii) and (iii)
(D) (iii) and (iv)
Ans: A
48. “The growth of rural settlements which have acquired urban characteristics is very slow.” This observation about the process of urbanization in India was made in:
(A) 10th Five Year Plan
(B) 11th Five Year Plan
(C) National Sample Survey
(D) National Development Council
Ans: B
49. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I (Committees/ Commissions) List – II (Reports)
a. Haldane i. Report on Control of Expenditure
b. Plowden ii. Organisation of Executive Branch of Government
c. Mesterman iii. Report on Budgeting and Accounting Political Activities of the Civil Servants
d. Hoover iv. Report of Machinery of Government Committee
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii ii i
(B) iv i iii ii
(C) i iv iii ii
(D) ii i iv iii
Ans: B
50. Which Five Year Plan has stressed upon the involvement of voluntary organization and specifically to supplement Government effort to offer the rural people choices and alternatives?
(A) Sixth Five Year Plan
(B) Seventh Five Year Plan
(C) Ninth Five Year Plan
(D) Eleventh Five Year Plan
Ans: B
51. Which one of the following statements regarding research report is not correct?
(A) The communication of findings is an important part of researcher’s responsibilities.
(B) The researcher is not under any obligation to consider the audience for whom the given report is intended.
(C) An introduction about the problems investigated is mandatory component of the report.
(D) A discussion of methods/ procedures and an elaborate presentation of facts and findings are compulsory.
Ans: B
52. Lord Rippon’s Resolution was called as the Magna Carta of Local Government. The resolution includes:
(i) Establishment of a network of local self-governing institutions.
(ii) Financial decentralization
(iii) Adoption of election as a means of constituting local bodies.
(iv) Reduction of the number of officials to one third of total membership.
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: D
53. Which one of following is the meaning of ‘Panchayat’ according to the Constitution of India?
(A) Institution of Local Self Government.
(B) Institution of Self Government for Rural areas.
(C) Institution of Rural Local Government.
(D) Institution of Rural Local Administration.
Ans: B
54. Assertion (A): The powers and functions of Gram Sabha are prescribed in the Constitution of India.
Reason (R): Gram Sabha is a forum where civic engagement and formation of social capital is possible.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: D
55. Which of the following committees on Panchayati Raj recommended Zila Parishad as the lynchpin of the PRI structure?
(A) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
(B) Ashok Mehta Committee
(C) L.M. Singhvi Committee
(D) Paswan Committee
Ans: B
56. Assertion (A): Zila Parishad is vested with planning and developmental functions.
Reason (R): The technical man power is already available at the district level.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
57. Which one of the following recommended mandatory devolution of taxation powers to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?
(A) Balwantrai Mehta Committee
(B) Ashok Mehta Committee
(C) G.V.K. Rao Committee
(D) M.L. Dantwala Working Group
Ans: B
58. Assertion (A): A comprehensive exercise needs to be taken up regarding broadening and deepening of the revenue base of local governments.
Reason (R): The State Government by delegation expands the tax domain of Panchayats.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: C
59. Which of the following is the form of integrated governing structure at the District level as recommended by the second ARC?
(A) District Assembly
(B) District Council
(C) District Committee
(D) District Board
Ans: B
60. Assertion (A): There is need to adopt a common categorization of urban local bodies across the country to improve clarity in their definition.
Reason (R): There should be three-tier of administration of urban local governments, except in the case of Town Panchayat.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
61. National Policy for persons with disabilities was framed in the year
(A) 2003
(B) 2004
(C) 2005
(D) 2006
Ans: D
62. Which of the following is not one of the objectives of social justice laid down in our Five Year Plans?
(A) Inclusive growth
(B) Bringing balanced regional growth
(C) Removal of unemployment
(D) Promoting economic growth
Ans: D
63. Who recommended for productive planning with constitutional status in India?
(A) B.R. Ambedkar
(B) K.C. Neogi
(C) J.L. Nehru
(D) Manmohan Singh
Ans: A
64. Put the following in an ascending chronological order and select the correct answer by using codes given below:
i. Constitution of National Commission to Review the working of the constitution.
ii. Enactment of SCs and STs (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
iii. The employment of Manual Scavengers and construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act.
iv. Amendment of Protection of Civil Rights Act.
Codes:
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) iv ii iii i
Ans: D
65. The 12th Five Year Plan document approved by Cabinet aimed at
(i) Rejuvenating India’s economy
(ii) Infusing higher government funding in key social sector such as health, education and sanitation.
(iii) Targeted the average economic growth at 8.2%
(iv) Technological advancement
Select the correct answer by using codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: B
66. Which one of the following has proposed setting up of a Financial Redressal Agency to deal with consumer grievances in a time bound manner?
(A) Economic Commission
(B) 11th Five Year Plan Document
(C) Second Administrative Reforms Commission
(D) The Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission
Ans: D
67. Which of the following suggested that there is no need for continuation of the District Rural Development Agency?
(A) Report of the Committee to review the existing administrative arrangement for rural development.
(B) II ARC report on Local Governance
(C) The Chief Ministers Round Table Conference on Panchayati Raj
(D) Evaluation of Panchayati Raj Institutions, 2000 UNNATTI NGO
Ans: B
68. Members of Parliament and state Legislatures should not become members of Local Bodies. This recommendation was made by
(A) Ashok Mehta Committee
(B) L.M. Singhvi Committee
(C) P.K. Thungon Committee
(D) Veerappan Moiley Committee
Ans: D
69. Assertion (A): The Community Development Programme was launched to secure total development of the material and human resources of rural areas.
Reason (R): It was administered in phases at five levels National, State, District, Block and Village level.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: B
70. Approaches to rural development in India include:
(i) Area Development Approach
(ii) Target Group Approach
(iii) Social Security Approach
(iv) Self-Employment Approach
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: D
71. Which of the following statement/statements regarding policy analysis is/are correct?
(i) It gained considerable popularity since 1960’s.
(ii) It was first adopted in the United States.
(iii) It aims at improving the quality of a policy.
(iv) It involves a wide range of studies and research activities.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (ii) only
(B) (i) and (ii)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: D
72. Project implementation may involve many steps. Arrange those in sequential order by using codes given below:
(i) Initiating the project.
(ii) Clarifying authority, responsibility and relationships.
(iii) Directing and Controlling
(iv) Establishing Control System
(v) Obtaining resources
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)
(B) (i), (ii), (iv), (v), (iii)
(C) (i), (ii), (iv), (iii), (v)
(D) (i), (ii), (v), (iv), (iii)
Ans: D
73. Which one among the following is not a model of Policy formulation and implementation?
(A) Institutional
(B) Garbage Can
(C) Historical
(D) Organized Anarchy
Ans: C
74. Who among the following are not associated with the group model of policy formulation and implementation?
(i) Arthur F. Bentley
(ii) Wayne Parsons
(iii) C. Wright Mills
(iv) Earl Latham
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i) and (iv)
Ans: B
75. Which of the following statements about the Rural Electrification Policy of India, 2006 is not correct?
(A) There has to be a provision of electricity to all Households by 2009.
(B) A census village is to be taken as village for the purpose of rural electrification.
(C) The State Governments were supposed to set up District Committees to review and coordinate the extension of electrification at the district level.
(D) Central government shall endeavour to supply electricity to all areas including villages and hamlets.
Ans: D
76. Match List – I with List – II. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I (Commissions / Committees) List – I (Name)
(a) Royal Commission on Public Service in India (i) Lee Commission
(b) Royal Commission on Superior Civil Services in India (ii) Islington Commission
(c) Secretariat Reorganization Committee (iii) K.P. Geethakrishanan
(d) Expenditure Reforms Commission (iv) Girija Shankar Vajpayee
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(B) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(C) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(D) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Ans: A
77. The Department of Disinvestment falls under which of the following Union Ministry?
(A) Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
(B) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(C) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(D) Ministry of Finance
Ans: D
78. Which one of the following statements is not correct about The Prime Minister’s Office?
(A) It was previously known as Prime Minister’s Secretariat.
(B) It is a think-tank for Prime Minister.
(C) It arranges the agenda for Cabinet meeting.
(D) Now it is becoming a fulcrum of economic activities.
Ans: C
79. Which of the following statements about a member of the Council d’ Etat in France are correct?
(i) He serves in various ministries as line administrator.
(ii) He advises the Government of the day.
(iii) He adjudicates cases brought against officers of the State.
(iv) He creates a conflict of interests by performing dual functions, instead of enriching administrative adjudication.
Select the correct answer by using codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: C
80. “Development administration means the implementation of programmes designed to bring about modernity, and changes within the administrative system which increase its capacity to implement the programmes.”
Who of the following made this statement?
(A) F.W. Riggs
(B) Pai Panandikar
(C) Harry J. Friedman
(D) George Gant
Ans: C
81. Consider the following statements about the role of the Public Accounts Committee. Find the correct answer by using the codes given below:
(i) The PAC is able to take up only a few reviews and para of CAG’s reports.
(ii) Ministries and Departments are generally consider CAG’s report as a nuisance and interference in their work.
(iii) The PAC has a very limited time to meet.
(iv) The PAC is only Committee which make financial control on behalf of the Parliament.
Codes:
(A) (i) and (iii)
(B) (i) and (ii)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i), (ii) and (iv)
Ans: C
82. Chronologically arrange in ascending order the programmes launched for the amelioration of the socioeconomic conditions of rural people.
(i) MNREGA
(ii) PURA
(iii) NRLM
(iv) SGRY
Codes:
(A) (iv), (i), (iii), (ii)
(B) (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
(C) (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)
(D) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
Ans: C
83. Which of the following is not correct about the role of developmental bureaucracy in developing countries?
(A) Maintenance of law and order
(B) Formulation of development policies
(C) Execution of development programmes
(D) Monitoring and evaluating development schemes
Ans: A
84. Which of the following Committee was formed on the recommendation of Grow More Food Enquiry Committee?
(A) L.M. Singhvi Committee
(B) Ashok Mehta Committee
(C) G.V.K. Rao Committee
(D) Balwantrai Mehta Committee
Ans: D
85. Which one of following is not the role of the Chief Secretary of a State?
(A) He is ex-officio secretary to the Council of Ministers.
(B) He has supervisory role for policy implementation.
(C) He can change the Rules of Business.
(D) He is the chief coordinator between Centre and State.
Ans: C
86. Which of the following statement about the 33.3% reservation for women in Parliament is correct?
(A) It is yet to be introduced in Parliament.
(B) It has been passed by the Rajya Sabha in 2010.
(C) It has been passed by the Lok Sabha in 2010, but remains to be passed by the Rajya Sabha.
(D) It has been passed by Parliament, but has not yet received the consent of the President of India.
Ans: B
87. Employee-Employer relation includes which of the following ?
(i) The work environment
(ii) Disputes between employees and employer
(iii) Work schedules
(iv) Health and safety
Codes :
(A) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(B) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(C) (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: D
88. Assertion (A): The Collector has been reduced to the role of target-chaser and a fire-fighter on behalf of the Government.
Reason (R): The multifarious activities performed by the Collector make him almost indispensable, but at the same time, also make him an overburdened functionary of the district.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: B
89. Consider the following observations of Sixth Pay Commission regarding performance related pay:
(i) It should be made a part of the budget.
(ii) It should be given out of organisational savings generated due to increased efficiency.
(iii) It should be budget neutral.
(iv) A special ‘head’ should be created in the budget.
Select the correct answer by using codes given below:
Codes :
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: B
90. The Provisions of the 74th Constitution Amendment Act are not applicable to the Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas. Under which of the following article of the Indian Constitution these areas are covered?
(A) Article 241
(B) Article 242
(C) Article 243
(D) Article 244
Ans: D
91. Which of following are the initiatives for introduction of Local Government in British India?
(i) Mayo’s Resolution 1870
(ii) Bengal Chowkidari Act 1870
(iii) Rippon’s Resolution 1882
(iv) Royal Commission on Decentralisation 1909
Codes :
(A) (i) and (iii)
(B) (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: D
92. Who defined research as “the manipulation of things, concepts or symbols for the purpose of generalizing to extend, correct or verify knowledge aids in construction of a theory or in the practice of an art”?
(A) Karl Pearson
(B) A. Huxley
(C) D. Slesinger and M. Stephenson
(D) G.A. Lundberg and Mark Dewy
Ans: C
93. Which of the following is/are the type/s of the probability sampling?
(i) Cluster sampling
(ii) Systematic sampling
(iii) Multistage sampling
(iv) Judgement sampling
Select the correct answer by using codes given below :
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: C
94. Assertion (A): The opening questions should be such as to arouse human interest.
Reason (R): The first few questions are particularly important because they are likely to influence the attitude of the respondent and in seeking his desired cooperation.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
95. Parliament does not exercise financial control over administration through which of the following?
(A) Ministry of Finance
(B) Parliamentary Budgetary Process
(C) Parliamentary Financial Committees
(D) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Ans: A
96. In which of the following Committee of Parliament, Deputy Speaker will automatically become Chairman if he is a member of that Committee?
(A) Committee on Public Undertakings
(B) Standing Committee on Commerce
(C) Joint Consultative Committee
(D) Public Accounts Committee
Ans: D
97. The scales which express either a favourable or unfavourable attitude towards the given object to which the respondent is asked to react are known as
(A) Rating scales
(B) Thurstone-type scales
(C) Likert type scales
(D) Factor scales
Ans: C
98. Which one of the following districts is not covered under Integrated Action Plan for selected Tribal and Backward Districts under the BRGF Programme?
(A) Adilabad (AP)
(B) Bastar (Chhattisgarh)
(C) Dindori (MP)
(D) Banswara (Rajasthan)
Ans: D
99. Which one of following is not correct about Civil Services in France?
(A) Conseil d’Etat covers remarkably broad range of administrative activities.
(B) Corps des Ponts et Chaussees is one of the grands corps of the State.
(C) Ecole Polytechnique is very popular and most of population wish their sons to send there.
(D) The recruitment system in French Civil Services is not an elitist one and people appreciate it.
Ans: D
100. Which one of the following States has ranked first on Devolution Index (on incremental basis) in the year 2011-12?
(A) Kerala
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Karnataka
Ans: C
(A) The communication of findings is an important part of researcher’s responsibilities.
(B) The researcher is not under any obligation to consider the audience for whom the given report is intended.
(C) An introduction about the problems investigated is mandatory component of the report.
(D) A discussion of methods/ procedures and an elaborate presentation of facts and findings are compulsory.
Ans: B
52. Lord Rippon’s Resolution was called as the Magna Carta of Local Government. The resolution includes:
(i) Establishment of a network of local self-governing institutions.
(ii) Financial decentralization
(iii) Adoption of election as a means of constituting local bodies.
(iv) Reduction of the number of officials to one third of total membership.
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: D
53. Which one of following is the meaning of ‘Panchayat’ according to the Constitution of India?
(A) Institution of Local Self Government.
(B) Institution of Self Government for Rural areas.
(C) Institution of Rural Local Government.
(D) Institution of Rural Local Administration.
Ans: B
54. Assertion (A): The powers and functions of Gram Sabha are prescribed in the Constitution of India.
Reason (R): Gram Sabha is a forum where civic engagement and formation of social capital is possible.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: D
55. Which of the following committees on Panchayati Raj recommended Zila Parishad as the lynchpin of the PRI structure?
(A) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
(B) Ashok Mehta Committee
(C) L.M. Singhvi Committee
(D) Paswan Committee
Ans: B
56. Assertion (A): Zila Parishad is vested with planning and developmental functions.
Reason (R): The technical man power is already available at the district level.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
57. Which one of the following recommended mandatory devolution of taxation powers to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?
(A) Balwantrai Mehta Committee
(B) Ashok Mehta Committee
(C) G.V.K. Rao Committee
(D) M.L. Dantwala Working Group
Ans: B
58. Assertion (A): A comprehensive exercise needs to be taken up regarding broadening and deepening of the revenue base of local governments.
Reason (R): The State Government by delegation expands the tax domain of Panchayats.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: C
59. Which of the following is the form of integrated governing structure at the District level as recommended by the second ARC?
(A) District Assembly
(B) District Council
(C) District Committee
(D) District Board
Ans: B
60. Assertion (A): There is need to adopt a common categorization of urban local bodies across the country to improve clarity in their definition.
Reason (R): There should be three-tier of administration of urban local governments, except in the case of Town Panchayat.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
61. National Policy for persons with disabilities was framed in the year
(A) 2003
(B) 2004
(C) 2005
(D) 2006
Ans: D
62. Which of the following is not one of the objectives of social justice laid down in our Five Year Plans?
(A) Inclusive growth
(B) Bringing balanced regional growth
(C) Removal of unemployment
(D) Promoting economic growth
Ans: D
63. Who recommended for productive planning with constitutional status in India?
(A) B.R. Ambedkar
(B) K.C. Neogi
(C) J.L. Nehru
(D) Manmohan Singh
Ans: A
64. Put the following in an ascending chronological order and select the correct answer by using codes given below:
i. Constitution of National Commission to Review the working of the constitution.
ii. Enactment of SCs and STs (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
iii. The employment of Manual Scavengers and construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act.
iv. Amendment of Protection of Civil Rights Act.
Codes:
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) iv ii iii i
Ans: D
65. The 12th Five Year Plan document approved by Cabinet aimed at
(i) Rejuvenating India’s economy
(ii) Infusing higher government funding in key social sector such as health, education and sanitation.
(iii) Targeted the average economic growth at 8.2%
(iv) Technological advancement
Select the correct answer by using codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: B
66. Which one of the following has proposed setting up of a Financial Redressal Agency to deal with consumer grievances in a time bound manner?
(A) Economic Commission
(B) 11th Five Year Plan Document
(C) Second Administrative Reforms Commission
(D) The Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission
Ans: D
67. Which of the following suggested that there is no need for continuation of the District Rural Development Agency?
(A) Report of the Committee to review the existing administrative arrangement for rural development.
(B) II ARC report on Local Governance
(C) The Chief Ministers Round Table Conference on Panchayati Raj
(D) Evaluation of Panchayati Raj Institutions, 2000 UNNATTI NGO
Ans: B
68. Members of Parliament and state Legislatures should not become members of Local Bodies. This recommendation was made by
(A) Ashok Mehta Committee
(B) L.M. Singhvi Committee
(C) P.K. Thungon Committee
(D) Veerappan Moiley Committee
Ans: D
69. Assertion (A): The Community Development Programme was launched to secure total development of the material and human resources of rural areas.
Reason (R): It was administered in phases at five levels National, State, District, Block and Village level.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: B
70. Approaches to rural development in India include:
(i) Area Development Approach
(ii) Target Group Approach
(iii) Social Security Approach
(iv) Self-Employment Approach
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: D
71. Which of the following statement/statements regarding policy analysis is/are correct?
(i) It gained considerable popularity since 1960’s.
(ii) It was first adopted in the United States.
(iii) It aims at improving the quality of a policy.
(iv) It involves a wide range of studies and research activities.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (ii) only
(B) (i) and (ii)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: D
72. Project implementation may involve many steps. Arrange those in sequential order by using codes given below:
(i) Initiating the project.
(ii) Clarifying authority, responsibility and relationships.
(iii) Directing and Controlling
(iv) Establishing Control System
(v) Obtaining resources
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)
(B) (i), (ii), (iv), (v), (iii)
(C) (i), (ii), (iv), (iii), (v)
(D) (i), (ii), (v), (iv), (iii)
Ans: D
73. Which one among the following is not a model of Policy formulation and implementation?
(A) Institutional
(B) Garbage Can
(C) Historical
(D) Organized Anarchy
Ans: C
74. Who among the following are not associated with the group model of policy formulation and implementation?
(i) Arthur F. Bentley
(ii) Wayne Parsons
(iii) C. Wright Mills
(iv) Earl Latham
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i) and (iv)
Ans: B
75. Which of the following statements about the Rural Electrification Policy of India, 2006 is not correct?
(A) There has to be a provision of electricity to all Households by 2009.
(B) A census village is to be taken as village for the purpose of rural electrification.
(C) The State Governments were supposed to set up District Committees to review and coordinate the extension of electrification at the district level.
(D) Central government shall endeavour to supply electricity to all areas including villages and hamlets.
Ans: D
76. Match List – I with List – II. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I (Commissions / Committees) List – I (Name)
(a) Royal Commission on Public Service in India (i) Lee Commission
(b) Royal Commission on Superior Civil Services in India (ii) Islington Commission
(c) Secretariat Reorganization Committee (iii) K.P. Geethakrishanan
(d) Expenditure Reforms Commission (iv) Girija Shankar Vajpayee
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(B) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(C) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(D) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Ans: A
77. The Department of Disinvestment falls under which of the following Union Ministry?
(A) Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
(B) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(C) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(D) Ministry of Finance
Ans: D
78. Which one of the following statements is not correct about The Prime Minister’s Office?
(A) It was previously known as Prime Minister’s Secretariat.
(B) It is a think-tank for Prime Minister.
(C) It arranges the agenda for Cabinet meeting.
(D) Now it is becoming a fulcrum of economic activities.
Ans: C
79. Which of the following statements about a member of the Council d’ Etat in France are correct?
(i) He serves in various ministries as line administrator.
(ii) He advises the Government of the day.
(iii) He adjudicates cases brought against officers of the State.
(iv) He creates a conflict of interests by performing dual functions, instead of enriching administrative adjudication.
Select the correct answer by using codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: C
80. “Development administration means the implementation of programmes designed to bring about modernity, and changes within the administrative system which increase its capacity to implement the programmes.”
Who of the following made this statement?
(A) F.W. Riggs
(B) Pai Panandikar
(C) Harry J. Friedman
(D) George Gant
Ans: C
81. Consider the following statements about the role of the Public Accounts Committee. Find the correct answer by using the codes given below:
(i) The PAC is able to take up only a few reviews and para of CAG’s reports.
(ii) Ministries and Departments are generally consider CAG’s report as a nuisance and interference in their work.
(iii) The PAC has a very limited time to meet.
(iv) The PAC is only Committee which make financial control on behalf of the Parliament.
Codes:
(A) (i) and (iii)
(B) (i) and (ii)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i), (ii) and (iv)
Ans: C
82. Chronologically arrange in ascending order the programmes launched for the amelioration of the socioeconomic conditions of rural people.
(i) MNREGA
(ii) PURA
(iii) NRLM
(iv) SGRY
Codes:
(A) (iv), (i), (iii), (ii)
(B) (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
(C) (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)
(D) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
Ans: C
83. Which of the following is not correct about the role of developmental bureaucracy in developing countries?
(A) Maintenance of law and order
(B) Formulation of development policies
(C) Execution of development programmes
(D) Monitoring and evaluating development schemes
Ans: A
84. Which of the following Committee was formed on the recommendation of Grow More Food Enquiry Committee?
(A) L.M. Singhvi Committee
(B) Ashok Mehta Committee
(C) G.V.K. Rao Committee
(D) Balwantrai Mehta Committee
Ans: D
85. Which one of following is not the role of the Chief Secretary of a State?
(A) He is ex-officio secretary to the Council of Ministers.
(B) He has supervisory role for policy implementation.
(C) He can change the Rules of Business.
(D) He is the chief coordinator between Centre and State.
Ans: C
86. Which of the following statement about the 33.3% reservation for women in Parliament is correct?
(A) It is yet to be introduced in Parliament.
(B) It has been passed by the Rajya Sabha in 2010.
(C) It has been passed by the Lok Sabha in 2010, but remains to be passed by the Rajya Sabha.
(D) It has been passed by Parliament, but has not yet received the consent of the President of India.
Ans: B
87. Employee-Employer relation includes which of the following ?
(i) The work environment
(ii) Disputes between employees and employer
(iii) Work schedules
(iv) Health and safety
Codes :
(A) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(B) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(C) (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: D
88. Assertion (A): The Collector has been reduced to the role of target-chaser and a fire-fighter on behalf of the Government.
Reason (R): The multifarious activities performed by the Collector make him almost indispensable, but at the same time, also make him an overburdened functionary of the district.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: B
89. Consider the following observations of Sixth Pay Commission regarding performance related pay:
(i) It should be made a part of the budget.
(ii) It should be given out of organisational savings generated due to increased efficiency.
(iii) It should be budget neutral.
(iv) A special ‘head’ should be created in the budget.
Select the correct answer by using codes given below:
Codes :
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: B
90. The Provisions of the 74th Constitution Amendment Act are not applicable to the Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas. Under which of the following article of the Indian Constitution these areas are covered?
(A) Article 241
(B) Article 242
(C) Article 243
(D) Article 244
Ans: D
91. Which of following are the initiatives for introduction of Local Government in British India?
(i) Mayo’s Resolution 1870
(ii) Bengal Chowkidari Act 1870
(iii) Rippon’s Resolution 1882
(iv) Royal Commission on Decentralisation 1909
Codes :
(A) (i) and (iii)
(B) (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: D
92. Who defined research as “the manipulation of things, concepts or symbols for the purpose of generalizing to extend, correct or verify knowledge aids in construction of a theory or in the practice of an art”?
(A) Karl Pearson
(B) A. Huxley
(C) D. Slesinger and M. Stephenson
(D) G.A. Lundberg and Mark Dewy
Ans: C
93. Which of the following is/are the type/s of the probability sampling?
(i) Cluster sampling
(ii) Systematic sampling
(iii) Multistage sampling
(iv) Judgement sampling
Select the correct answer by using codes given below :
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: C
94. Assertion (A): The opening questions should be such as to arouse human interest.
Reason (R): The first few questions are particularly important because they are likely to influence the attitude of the respondent and in seeking his desired cooperation.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
95. Parliament does not exercise financial control over administration through which of the following?
(A) Ministry of Finance
(B) Parliamentary Budgetary Process
(C) Parliamentary Financial Committees
(D) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Ans: A
96. In which of the following Committee of Parliament, Deputy Speaker will automatically become Chairman if he is a member of that Committee?
(A) Committee on Public Undertakings
(B) Standing Committee on Commerce
(C) Joint Consultative Committee
(D) Public Accounts Committee
Ans: D
97. The scales which express either a favourable or unfavourable attitude towards the given object to which the respondent is asked to react are known as
(A) Rating scales
(B) Thurstone-type scales
(C) Likert type scales
(D) Factor scales
Ans: C
98. Which one of the following districts is not covered under Integrated Action Plan for selected Tribal and Backward Districts under the BRGF Programme?
(A) Adilabad (AP)
(B) Bastar (Chhattisgarh)
(C) Dindori (MP)
(D) Banswara (Rajasthan)
Ans: D
99. Which one of following is not correct about Civil Services in France?
(A) Conseil d’Etat covers remarkably broad range of administrative activities.
(B) Corps des Ponts et Chaussees is one of the grands corps of the State.
(C) Ecole Polytechnique is very popular and most of population wish their sons to send there.
(D) The recruitment system in French Civil Services is not an elitist one and people appreciate it.
Ans: D
100. Which one of the following States has ranked first on Devolution Index (on incremental basis) in the year 2011-12?
(A) Kerala
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Karnataka
Ans: C