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UPSC Public Administration MCQs
1. “Public Administration is the Art and Science of Management applied to the affairs of the State.”
Who of the following made this statement?
(A) Herbert Simon
(B) F.M. Marx
(C) Dwight Waldo
(D) L.D. White
Ans: C
2. Which of the following is the common feature of New Public Administration and Development Administration?
(A) Ecological perspective
(B) Effective coordination
(C) Change oriented
(D) To serve the organisational interests
Ans: C
3. Which one of the following is favoured by Urwick and Gulick?
(A) Organisation headed by plural bodies
(B) Commission type organisation
(C) Decentralised organisation
(D) Single top executive
Ans: D
4. Assertion (A): Principle of unity of command cannot be strictly observed in practice in an organization.
Reason (R): Employees are often subject to dual control technical and administrative.
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
5. The statement that ‘Organisational objective should reflect manifestation of individual goals’ is advocated by:
(A) Chester Bernard
(B) Elton Mayo
(C) Chris Argyris
(D) Peter Drucker
Ans: C
6. The term “Grapevine” is associated with
(A) Supervision
(B) Control
(C) Communication
(D) Command
Ans: C
7. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I (Author/s) List – II (Book)
a. Eva Etzioni i. An Introduction to Public Administration
b. Fredrick Herzberg ii. Management: Theory and Practice
c. Ernest Dale iii. Work and Nature of Man
d. E.N. Gladden iv. Bureaucracy and Democracy: A Political Dilemma
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) i iii ii iv
(D) iv iii ii i
Ans: D
8. Which of the following is not a correct match with the views of M.P. Follett?
(A) Constructive Conflict – not warfare, but is only appearance of differences
(B) Integration – dealing with conflict through compromise
(C) Depersonalizing order – law of situation
(D) Obstacle to Integration – people’s habit of enjoyment
Ans: B
9. Which one among the following is not a principal category of classification of public personnel?
(A) Service
(B) Group or Class
(C) Post
(D) Grade
Ans: C
10. Behavioural Approach is subject to criticism on which of the following grounds?
(i) Inadequate conceptual framework to explain the organization phenomena.
(ii) It takes an autonomous view of administrative system.
(iii) It offers definite suggestions to improve decision making.
(iv) It adopts idealistic view to explain human behaviour.
Select the correct answer by using codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (i) (ii) (iii)
(C) (i) (ii) (iv)
(D) (i) (iii) (iv)
Ans: C
11. Independent Regulatory Commissions in U.S.A. are regarded as:
(i) The arms of the Congress
(ii) Islands of autonomy
(iii) The fourth branch of the Government
(iv) Headless
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) & (iv)
(B) (i) (ii) & (iv)
(C) (iii) (ii) & (i)
(D) (ii) & (iii)
Ans: A
12. The sequential order of motivational model developed by Laurie J. Mullius is:
(i) Driving Force
(ii) Desired Goals
(iii) Needs or Expectations
(iv) Fulfilment
Codes:
(A) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(B) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(C) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(D) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
Ans: D
13. Put the following in the descending sequential order:
(i) Division
(ii) Department
(iii) Wing
(iv) Section
Codes:
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(C) (iv) (i) (iii) (iv)
(D) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Ans: B
14. The factors leading to the systematic study of CPA in the USA were:
(i) New developments in scientific and technological fields.
(ii) Emergence of large number of new nations on the world scene.
(iii) Dissatisfaction of scholars with the culture bound traditional Public Administration.
(iv) Desire of scholars to develop this subject into an independent discipline.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (iv)
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(C) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: D
15. Which of the following trends are not associated with Comparative Public Administration?
(i) Normative to Empirical
(ii) Ideographic to Nomothetic
(iii) Prismatic to Fused
(iv) Traditional to Structural – functional
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) & (ii)
(B) (ii) & (iv)
(C) (iii) & (iv)
(D) (i) & (iii)
Ans: C
16. In which of the following countries, the law passed by Parliament cannot be declared unconstitutional by the judiciary?
(A) U.K. & India
(B) U.S.A. & India
(C) India only
(D) U.K. only
Ans: D
17. Who of the following said that “Growth is the result of human efforts”?
(A) J.N. Khosla
(B) Merle Fansod
(C) W.A. Lewis
(D) Irving Swerdlow
Ans: C
18. Ira Sharkansky refers to three characteristics of bureaucracies in more developed countries: These include:
(i) Bureaucracies are large, having numerous sub-units with specialized employees.
(ii) Bureaucracy accepts directions from other legitimate branches of government.
(iii) Bureaucracy is considered to be professional – a sign of specialization among bureaucrats.
(iv) Widespread discrepancy between form and reality.
Select the correct answer by using codes below:
Codes:
(A) (ii) (iii) and (iv)
(B) (i) (ii) and (iv)
(C) (i) (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i) (iii) and (iv)
Ans: C
19. Which among the following is not a feature of Agraria model as developed by Fred W. Riggs?
(A) Predominance of universalistic, specific and achievement norms.
(B) Stable local groups and limited spatial mobility.
(C) A deferential stratification system of diffuse impact.
(D) Relatively simple and stable occupational differentiation.
Ans: A
20. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) constructed a framework to measure States comparative ability to provide for citizens well-being. It is known as
(A) Millennium Development Goals (MDG)
(B) Human Development Index (HDI)
(C) Human Development Goals
(D) None of the above
Ans: B
21. The Aitchison Commission recommended classification of
Civil Services in India into
(i) The Imperial Civil Service
(ii) The Indian Administrative Service
(iii) The Provincial Civil Service
(iv) The Subordinate Civil Service
Select the correct answer by using codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(C) (i) (ii) (iii)
(D) (i) (ii) (iv)
Ans: A
22. Assertion (A): The judicial reforms in India should be aimed at increasing access by reducing delays and arrears in the system and enhancing accountability through structural changes and by setting performance standards and capacities.
Reason (R): No major steps for judicial reforms in India have been taken so far.
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
23. Which of the following institutions is not involved in policy making in India?
(A) Prime Minister’s office
(B) National Development Council
(C) Planning Commission
(D) Central Social Welfare Board
Ans: D
24. Assertion (A): Parliament has overseeing functions in relation to the Executive in India.
Reason (R): Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the eyes and ears of the Parliament.
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
25. Which of the following statements about Central Secretariat in India is not correct?
(A) It is both a policy-making and executive agency in certain cases.
(B) It is a policy-advisory body.
(C) It is headed by the Cabinet Secretary.
(D) It is collective name for all the Secretariat departments of the Government of India.
Ans: C
26:-The phrase 'Developmental Bureaucracy' was coined by: A:-Max Webber B:-La Palambora C:-Wi||ougby D:-Simon Ans: B
27:-Who called the Indian Civil Service as the steel frame of Indian Constitution? A:-JL Nehru B:-M.K. Gandhi C:-Sadar Patel D:-|ndira Gandhi Ans: C
28:-Who stated that 'the heart of an administrator must be located in his brain'? A:-SVB Patel B:-A||adi Krishna Swami Ayyar C:-Moti|a| Nehru D:-JL Nehru Ans: A
29:-The Scientific Management Movement was founded by: A:-Woodrow Wilson B:-Max Weber C:-E|ton Mayo D:-F.W. Taylor Ans: D
30:-The principal function of the secretariat of a state government is:
A:-Day to day administration of the state B:-Assist in policy formulation and its implementation
C:-Appointment and transfer D:-Legis|ation
Ans: B
31:-On the basis of Balwant Rail Mehta committee report of 1957, which state in India introduced Panchayati Raj system first in 1959.
A:-Rajastan B:-Gujarat C:-Kera|a D:-West Bengal
Ans: A
32:-Who was the Prime Minister of India when the New Panchayati Raj Act (73 & 74 constitution amendment) came into force?
A:-Rajiv Gandhi B:-V.P. Singh C:-P.V. Narasimha Rao D:-A.B. Vajpayee
Ans: C
33:-|n which year did the Indian Parliament enact the Protection of Human Rights Act?
A:-1989 B:-1991 C:-1993 D:-1995
Ans: C
34:-The Council of Ministers in India is responsible to the:
A:-President B:-Prime Minister C:-Par|iament D:-Supreme Court
Ans: C
35:-The Constitution of India was adopted and enacted by the Constituent Assembly on:
A:-August 15, 1947 B:-November 26, 1949 C:-January 26, 1950 D:-August 15, 1950
Ans: B
36:-Which article of the Indian Constitution stood for abolition of untouchability?
A:-Article 14 B:-Article 15 C:-Article 17 D:-Article 19
Ans: C
37:-The source of the Directive principle of State Policy enshrined in the constitution of India is:
A:-Constitution of USA B:-Constitution of USSR C:-Canadian Constitution D:-Spanish Constitution
Ans: D
38:-To protect and improve the natural environment is a:
A:-DPSP B:-Fundamenta| Right C:-Fundamenta| Duty D:-A natural Right
Ans: C
39:-The maximum strength of Indian Lok-Sabha is:
A:-515 B:-525 C:-535 D:-545
Ans: D
40:-Right to development and environment are included in the category of:
A:-First generation human rights B:-Second generation human rights C:-Third generation human rights D:-None of these
Ans: C
41:-Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme court means its power to give advise to:
A:-The President of India B:-Prime Minister of India C:-Lok Sabha D:-Rajya Sabha
Ans: A
42:-Beglihar Dam is a chief diplomatic issue between:
A:-India and Bengladesh B:-|ndia and Pakistan C:-|ndia and China D:-India and Nepal
Ans: B
43:-The prominent issue which promoted joined initiative between USA and India in the dawn of the let Century is:
A:-Energy B:-Environment C:-Weapons D:-Terrorism
Ans: D
44:-The surgical strike (the Indian Army crossed the LoC and attacked the terrorist camps there) in September 2016 was in response to
A:-The Parliament attack B:-The Uri attack C:-The Kargil attack D:-TheJ & K Assembly attack
Ans: B
45:-If both the President and Vice President are no more, who can act as the President of India.
A:-The Prime Minister B:-The solicitor General of India
C:-The nomini selected by the cabinet D:-The chiefjustice of supreme court
Ans: D
46:-Who edited the book "Public Administration in a time of Turbulence"
A:-Frank Marini B:-Dwight Waldo
C:-Wi||oughby D:-Woodrow Wilson
Ans: B
47:-The concept of 'POSDCoRB' was contributed by:
A:-L.D. White B:-Luther Gullick C:-Chester Bernard D:-Simon
Ans: B
48:-The Community Development Programme was started in India on the recommendation of:
A:-Asok Mehta Committee B:-Krishnamachari Committee C:-Sarkaria Committee D:-Datta Committee
Ans: B
49:-The merit system for recruitment based on competitive examinations was first introduced in:
A:-China B:-Russia C:-USA D:-Britain
Ans: A
50:-Who recommended for productive planning with constitutional status in India?
A:-Sardar Patel B:-JL Nehru C:-Dr. Rajendra Prasad D:-Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Ans: D
Who of the following made this statement?
(A) Herbert Simon
(B) F.M. Marx
(C) Dwight Waldo
(D) L.D. White
Ans: C
2. Which of the following is the common feature of New Public Administration and Development Administration?
(A) Ecological perspective
(B) Effective coordination
(C) Change oriented
(D) To serve the organisational interests
Ans: C
3. Which one of the following is favoured by Urwick and Gulick?
(A) Organisation headed by plural bodies
(B) Commission type organisation
(C) Decentralised organisation
(D) Single top executive
Ans: D
4. Assertion (A): Principle of unity of command cannot be strictly observed in practice in an organization.
Reason (R): Employees are often subject to dual control technical and administrative.
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
5. The statement that ‘Organisational objective should reflect manifestation of individual goals’ is advocated by:
(A) Chester Bernard
(B) Elton Mayo
(C) Chris Argyris
(D) Peter Drucker
Ans: C
6. The term “Grapevine” is associated with
(A) Supervision
(B) Control
(C) Communication
(D) Command
Ans: C
7. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I (Author/s) List – II (Book)
a. Eva Etzioni i. An Introduction to Public Administration
b. Fredrick Herzberg ii. Management: Theory and Practice
c. Ernest Dale iii. Work and Nature of Man
d. E.N. Gladden iv. Bureaucracy and Democracy: A Political Dilemma
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) i iii ii iv
(D) iv iii ii i
Ans: D
8. Which of the following is not a correct match with the views of M.P. Follett?
(A) Constructive Conflict – not warfare, but is only appearance of differences
(B) Integration – dealing with conflict through compromise
(C) Depersonalizing order – law of situation
(D) Obstacle to Integration – people’s habit of enjoyment
Ans: B
9. Which one among the following is not a principal category of classification of public personnel?
(A) Service
(B) Group or Class
(C) Post
(D) Grade
Ans: C
10. Behavioural Approach is subject to criticism on which of the following grounds?
(i) Inadequate conceptual framework to explain the organization phenomena.
(ii) It takes an autonomous view of administrative system.
(iii) It offers definite suggestions to improve decision making.
(iv) It adopts idealistic view to explain human behaviour.
Select the correct answer by using codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (i) (ii) (iii)
(C) (i) (ii) (iv)
(D) (i) (iii) (iv)
Ans: C
11. Independent Regulatory Commissions in U.S.A. are regarded as:
(i) The arms of the Congress
(ii) Islands of autonomy
(iii) The fourth branch of the Government
(iv) Headless
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) & (iv)
(B) (i) (ii) & (iv)
(C) (iii) (ii) & (i)
(D) (ii) & (iii)
Ans: A
12. The sequential order of motivational model developed by Laurie J. Mullius is:
(i) Driving Force
(ii) Desired Goals
(iii) Needs or Expectations
(iv) Fulfilment
Codes:
(A) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(B) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(C) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(D) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
Ans: D
13. Put the following in the descending sequential order:
(i) Division
(ii) Department
(iii) Wing
(iv) Section
Codes:
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(C) (iv) (i) (iii) (iv)
(D) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Ans: B
14. The factors leading to the systematic study of CPA in the USA were:
(i) New developments in scientific and technological fields.
(ii) Emergence of large number of new nations on the world scene.
(iii) Dissatisfaction of scholars with the culture bound traditional Public Administration.
(iv) Desire of scholars to develop this subject into an independent discipline.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) and (iv)
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(C) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: D
15. Which of the following trends are not associated with Comparative Public Administration?
(i) Normative to Empirical
(ii) Ideographic to Nomothetic
(iii) Prismatic to Fused
(iv) Traditional to Structural – functional
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) & (ii)
(B) (ii) & (iv)
(C) (iii) & (iv)
(D) (i) & (iii)
Ans: C
16. In which of the following countries, the law passed by Parliament cannot be declared unconstitutional by the judiciary?
(A) U.K. & India
(B) U.S.A. & India
(C) India only
(D) U.K. only
Ans: D
17. Who of the following said that “Growth is the result of human efforts”?
(A) J.N. Khosla
(B) Merle Fansod
(C) W.A. Lewis
(D) Irving Swerdlow
Ans: C
18. Ira Sharkansky refers to three characteristics of bureaucracies in more developed countries: These include:
(i) Bureaucracies are large, having numerous sub-units with specialized employees.
(ii) Bureaucracy accepts directions from other legitimate branches of government.
(iii) Bureaucracy is considered to be professional – a sign of specialization among bureaucrats.
(iv) Widespread discrepancy between form and reality.
Select the correct answer by using codes below:
Codes:
(A) (ii) (iii) and (iv)
(B) (i) (ii) and (iv)
(C) (i) (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i) (iii) and (iv)
Ans: C
19. Which among the following is not a feature of Agraria model as developed by Fred W. Riggs?
(A) Predominance of universalistic, specific and achievement norms.
(B) Stable local groups and limited spatial mobility.
(C) A deferential stratification system of diffuse impact.
(D) Relatively simple and stable occupational differentiation.
Ans: A
20. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) constructed a framework to measure States comparative ability to provide for citizens well-being. It is known as
(A) Millennium Development Goals (MDG)
(B) Human Development Index (HDI)
(C) Human Development Goals
(D) None of the above
Ans: B
21. The Aitchison Commission recommended classification of
Civil Services in India into
(i) The Imperial Civil Service
(ii) The Indian Administrative Service
(iii) The Provincial Civil Service
(iv) The Subordinate Civil Service
Select the correct answer by using codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(C) (i) (ii) (iii)
(D) (i) (ii) (iv)
Ans: A
22. Assertion (A): The judicial reforms in India should be aimed at increasing access by reducing delays and arrears in the system and enhancing accountability through structural changes and by setting performance standards and capacities.
Reason (R): No major steps for judicial reforms in India have been taken so far.
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
23. Which of the following institutions is not involved in policy making in India?
(A) Prime Minister’s office
(B) National Development Council
(C) Planning Commission
(D) Central Social Welfare Board
Ans: D
24. Assertion (A): Parliament has overseeing functions in relation to the Executive in India.
Reason (R): Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the eyes and ears of the Parliament.
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
25. Which of the following statements about Central Secretariat in India is not correct?
(A) It is both a policy-making and executive agency in certain cases.
(B) It is a policy-advisory body.
(C) It is headed by the Cabinet Secretary.
(D) It is collective name for all the Secretariat departments of the Government of India.
Ans: C
26:-The phrase 'Developmental Bureaucracy' was coined by: A:-Max Webber B:-La Palambora C:-Wi||ougby D:-Simon Ans: B
27:-Who called the Indian Civil Service as the steel frame of Indian Constitution? A:-JL Nehru B:-M.K. Gandhi C:-Sadar Patel D:-|ndira Gandhi Ans: C
28:-Who stated that 'the heart of an administrator must be located in his brain'? A:-SVB Patel B:-A||adi Krishna Swami Ayyar C:-Moti|a| Nehru D:-JL Nehru Ans: A
29:-The Scientific Management Movement was founded by: A:-Woodrow Wilson B:-Max Weber C:-E|ton Mayo D:-F.W. Taylor Ans: D
30:-The principal function of the secretariat of a state government is:
A:-Day to day administration of the state B:-Assist in policy formulation and its implementation
C:-Appointment and transfer D:-Legis|ation
Ans: B
31:-On the basis of Balwant Rail Mehta committee report of 1957, which state in India introduced Panchayati Raj system first in 1959.
A:-Rajastan B:-Gujarat C:-Kera|a D:-West Bengal
Ans: A
32:-Who was the Prime Minister of India when the New Panchayati Raj Act (73 & 74 constitution amendment) came into force?
A:-Rajiv Gandhi B:-V.P. Singh C:-P.V. Narasimha Rao D:-A.B. Vajpayee
Ans: C
33:-|n which year did the Indian Parliament enact the Protection of Human Rights Act?
A:-1989 B:-1991 C:-1993 D:-1995
Ans: C
34:-The Council of Ministers in India is responsible to the:
A:-President B:-Prime Minister C:-Par|iament D:-Supreme Court
Ans: C
35:-The Constitution of India was adopted and enacted by the Constituent Assembly on:
A:-August 15, 1947 B:-November 26, 1949 C:-January 26, 1950 D:-August 15, 1950
Ans: B
36:-Which article of the Indian Constitution stood for abolition of untouchability?
A:-Article 14 B:-Article 15 C:-Article 17 D:-Article 19
Ans: C
37:-The source of the Directive principle of State Policy enshrined in the constitution of India is:
A:-Constitution of USA B:-Constitution of USSR C:-Canadian Constitution D:-Spanish Constitution
Ans: D
38:-To protect and improve the natural environment is a:
A:-DPSP B:-Fundamenta| Right C:-Fundamenta| Duty D:-A natural Right
Ans: C
39:-The maximum strength of Indian Lok-Sabha is:
A:-515 B:-525 C:-535 D:-545
Ans: D
40:-Right to development and environment are included in the category of:
A:-First generation human rights B:-Second generation human rights C:-Third generation human rights D:-None of these
Ans: C
41:-Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme court means its power to give advise to:
A:-The President of India B:-Prime Minister of India C:-Lok Sabha D:-Rajya Sabha
Ans: A
42:-Beglihar Dam is a chief diplomatic issue between:
A:-India and Bengladesh B:-|ndia and Pakistan C:-|ndia and China D:-India and Nepal
Ans: B
43:-The prominent issue which promoted joined initiative between USA and India in the dawn of the let Century is:
A:-Energy B:-Environment C:-Weapons D:-Terrorism
Ans: D
44:-The surgical strike (the Indian Army crossed the LoC and attacked the terrorist camps there) in September 2016 was in response to
A:-The Parliament attack B:-The Uri attack C:-The Kargil attack D:-TheJ & K Assembly attack
Ans: B
45:-If both the President and Vice President are no more, who can act as the President of India.
A:-The Prime Minister B:-The solicitor General of India
C:-The nomini selected by the cabinet D:-The chiefjustice of supreme court
Ans: D
46:-Who edited the book "Public Administration in a time of Turbulence"
A:-Frank Marini B:-Dwight Waldo
C:-Wi||oughby D:-Woodrow Wilson
Ans: B
47:-The concept of 'POSDCoRB' was contributed by:
A:-L.D. White B:-Luther Gullick C:-Chester Bernard D:-Simon
Ans: B
48:-The Community Development Programme was started in India on the recommendation of:
A:-Asok Mehta Committee B:-Krishnamachari Committee C:-Sarkaria Committee D:-Datta Committee
Ans: B
49:-The merit system for recruitment based on competitive examinations was first introduced in:
A:-China B:-Russia C:-USA D:-Britain
Ans: A
50:-Who recommended for productive planning with constitutional status in India?
A:-Sardar Patel B:-JL Nehru C:-Dr. Rajendra Prasad D:-Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Ans: D
51. Which of the following is NOT one of the core values of Public Administration? (A) Efficiency (B) Equity (C) Bureaucracy (D) Effectiveness
Ans: C
52. "Entropy" is a law of nature in which all forms of organizations move towards (A) Disorganization and death (B) Continuous improvement (C) Growth and continuity (D) Rebirth and emergency.
Ans: A
53. Under the Indian Constitution, the residuary powers are vested in: (A) the States (B) the Centre (C) the States and Union Territories (D) equally divided between the Centre and the States.
Ans: C
54. The process of transmitting the idea or thought into meaningful symbols is called: (A) Decoding (B) Encoding (C) Feedback (D) Reception.
Ans: B
55. Which of the following violates the principle of Utility of Command? (A) Functional organization (B) Bureaucratic organization (C) Manufacturing organization (D) Product organization.
Ans: A
56. The first Municipal Corporation was established in India at : (A) Chennai (B) Delhi (C) Hyderabad (D) Mumbai.
Ans: A
57. Which of the following is NOT a feature of good governance? (A) Accountability (B) Transparency (C) Nepotism (D) Rule of law
Ans: C
58. "Leaders are born and not made" is a perception based on: (A) Contingency Theory of Leadership (B) Trait Theory of Leadership (C) Fiedler's Model of Leadership (D) Situational Leadership.
Ans: B
Ans: C
52. "Entropy" is a law of nature in which all forms of organizations move towards (A) Disorganization and death (B) Continuous improvement (C) Growth and continuity (D) Rebirth and emergency.
Ans: A
53. Under the Indian Constitution, the residuary powers are vested in: (A) the States (B) the Centre (C) the States and Union Territories (D) equally divided between the Centre and the States.
Ans: C
54. The process of transmitting the idea or thought into meaningful symbols is called: (A) Decoding (B) Encoding (C) Feedback (D) Reception.
Ans: B
55. Which of the following violates the principle of Utility of Command? (A) Functional organization (B) Bureaucratic organization (C) Manufacturing organization (D) Product organization.
Ans: A
56. The first Municipal Corporation was established in India at : (A) Chennai (B) Delhi (C) Hyderabad (D) Mumbai.
Ans: A
57. Which of the following is NOT a feature of good governance? (A) Accountability (B) Transparency (C) Nepotism (D) Rule of law
Ans: C
58. "Leaders are born and not made" is a perception based on: (A) Contingency Theory of Leadership (B) Trait Theory of Leadership (C) Fiedler's Model of Leadership (D) Situational Leadership.
Ans: B