1. "Administration is now so vast an area that a philosophy of administration came close to being a philosophy of life." This statement was made by

L.D. White

Marshal Dimock

Chester Barnard

Willoughby

2. Consider the following statements regarding the public choice theory

It came into existence as a critique of Bureaucratic Model of administration.

It promotes democratic administration.

It locates Public Administration within the domain of politics.

It advocates for institutional monopoly.

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3. Which of the following is not a philosophical base for New Public Management

New Public Administration

Public Choice Theory

New Liberal Ideology

New Right Philosophy

4. Assertion Today public-private differences are fading.

Reason Public sector is increasingly penetrated by the metaphor of the market, of running government like a business.

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5. Behavioural approach makes a plea for

micro level analysis

deductive reasoning

empirical study of data from the field

value free scientific method

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6. While advocating specialization in the techniques of supervision, which of following is recommended by W.F. Taylor

Functional Foremanship

The one best way to perform a job

Cooperation not Individualism

Mental Revolution

7. In order to address the difficulties due to lack of coordination among various governmental institutions/agencies, the IIIrd Minnowbrook Conference introduced a new concept of

Interoperability

Boundary Spanning

Interdisciplinary

Supportive collaborative research

8. Which one of the following is incorrect regarding the features of Entrepreneurial government

It is result-oriented

It is market-oriented

It promotes bureaucratic mechanism

It is a catalytic government

9. Which of the following is not advocated by Herbert Simon

Satisficing man

Bounded Rationality

Intelligence, Design and Choice Model

Implicit favourite

10. Consider the following characteristics of Job Enrichment given by Herzberg. Select correct answer by using codes given below

It is concerned with internal motivation to work.

It designates a production and profit-oriented way of managing.

It is a means of making work experience meaningful for the people.

People are motivated by rewards, privileges or punishment.

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11. In which of the following area the Theory Y is not relevant in line-staff relationship

Policy-making

Line-staff conflicts of complex nature

Team work at each level of organisation

Managers who have both line and staff responsibilities

12. 'Bureaucracy changes knowledge into secrecy and competence into mystery.' Who attributed this idea

Hegel

Karl Marx

Martin Albrow

Peter Blau

13. Who among the following referred 'Gopher Delegation' and 'Stewardship Delegation'

J.D. Millet

Stephen R. Covey

George R. Terry

Albert K. Wickesberg

14. Assertion Moral and productivity are directly related.

Reason The motivation thinkers find solution of industrial problems in human psychology.

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15. In Leadership theory, the idea of 'positive reinforcement' was developed by

Robert Blake

Kurt Lewin

B.F. Skinner

Ralph White

16. Which of the following is not the approach to the concept of decentralisation as identified by James W. Fesler

Doctrinal Approach

Conceptual Approach

Political Approach

Administrative Approach

17. Who among the following deserves credit for making a beginning in the area of decisional studies in Comparative Public Administration

Herbert Simon

William Gore

Martin Landau

James March

18. Who among the following is called 'the prophet of management'

M.P. Follett

Frederick Taylor

Henri Fayol

Chester Barnard

19. Which of the following books are written by F.W. Riggs

The Ecology of Administration.

Thailand The Modernization of Bureaucratic polity.

Administration in Developing Countries The Theory of Prismatic Society.

Models and priorities in the Comparative study of Public Administration.

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20. The institution of Parliamentary Commissioner in United Kingdom was established in which of the following year

1967

1991

2000

2005

21. 'Filibustering tactics' in USA mean

Lobbying for Signing Treaty

Delaying or Preventing the Passage of a Bill

Passing a Financial Bill

Preparing ground work for impeachment

22. Who is immediate successor to U.S. President if both the posts of President and Vice-President fall vacant

Chief Justice of USA

President Protempore (Senate)

Secretary of State

Speaker of the House of Representatives

23. Which of the following statements about Administrative System of U.S.A. is not correct

Senate has 100 members.

House of Representative has 435 members.

The retirement age of a Judge of Supreme Court in U.S.A. is 75.

The Legislature, Executive and Judiciary are separate at the State level also.

24. Which of the following is not a trend of Development Administration in the 1990s

An enabling administration

Micro-management

Management culture

Decentralization and Managerial autonomy

25. Which one of the following role designates bureaucracy as an agent of political development

Provision of education and health services

Working for the removal of untouchability

Promoting cultural and sports activities

Engaged in the welfare of labourers

26. In which year 'Department of Financial Services' under the Ministry of Finance was created

2005

2006

2007

2008

27. Which of the following subjects falls outside the exclusive power of the Union Government to levy taxes

Customs Duty

Toll Tax

Capital Gains Tax

Corporation Tax

28. Assertion To maintain the independence of action and the dignity of its position members of Parliament have certain privileges.

Reason A member of Parliament is exempted from arrest in any case during the continuance of a meeting of the chamber or committee and during period of 40 days before and after such meeting.

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29. Which of the following is not correct regarding the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

It is the coordinating agency of the Central Government in personnel matters.

It is under the overall charge of the Prime Minister.

It works for promotion of responsive and people oriented administration.

It comprises of two Departments.

30. By which of the following procedure a member of Union Public Service Commission is removed on the grounds of misbehaviour

By the President on the recommendation of Cabinet

By the Impeachment of Parliament

By the Chairman of UPSC

By the President after enquiry and verdict of Supreme Court

31. Consider the following about 'Sevottam' and select the correct answer using the codes given below

It is related with Benchmarking excellence in service delivery.

It focuses on improving the quality of services provided to citizens.

The nodal ministry for this is the ministry of Home Affairs.


It aims at speedy disposal of the grievances of citizens.

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32. Consider the following regarding the scope of personnel administration and select the correct answer using the codes given below

Classification and Recruitment

Assessment and training needs

Performance evaluation and maintenance of service records

Appreciation, Rewards Incentives

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33. Which of the following are the components of Budget in India

Revenue Receipts

Capital Receipts

Revenue Expenditure

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34. According to 14th Finance Commission, which State got the highest amount as grant-in­aid for Revenue Deficit States (2015-2020)

Jammu Kashmir

Himachal Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

West Bengal

35. Which of the following statements about the functions and role of the CAG are correct

The scope and extent of audit is determined by the CAG.

CAG can carry out economy, efficiency and effectiveness audit.

CAG's power to audit can be curtailed, conditional or prohibited under any law applicable to the Body or Authority.

CAG's report is always subject to scrutiny by the Parliament. Select the correct answer from the codes given below

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36. Which one of the following statements is wrong about Goods and Services Tax Council in India

Prime Minister of India is ex-officio chairman of GST Council.

Minister of State for Finance, Government of India is a member of GST Council.

Finance Ministers of States are its members.

Union Finance Minister is the Chairman of GST Council.

37. Which of the following statements regarding the Central Information Commissioners is incorrect

They are appointed by the President of India.

The Committee comprising of the Prime Minister, leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister recommends their names for appointment.

They can be removed from the office on the like manner as that of the Comptroller and Auditor General.

They hold office for a term of 5 years or upto the age of 65 years whichever is earlier.

38. Which of the following statement is not correct regarding Central Vigilance Commission

It is a statutory body.

It comprises of one chairperson and maximum 4 members.

They are appointed on the recommendation of a committee comprising of Prime Minister, Home Minister and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.

It enjoys the powers of a Civil Court.

39. Which of the following is the correct ratio of Members taken in each of standing Departmental Committees of Parliament from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha respectively

21 and 10

15 and 10

24 and 8

16 and 8

40. Who among following has given the concept of 'National Surveillance State'

Paul Krugman

Jack Balkin

Nandan Nilekani

Wajahat Habibullah

41. Assertion Chief Secretary of a State is the king-pin of the Secretariat.

Reason He has absolute control over all the administrative officer of the State.

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42. Which one of the following is the nodal Ministry for National Human Rights Commission

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

The Ministry of Home Affairs

The PMO

The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

43. A model of Development does not relate to which one of the following factors

Status quo

Planning

Innovation

People orientation

44. Research concerning some natural phenomenon is an example of which of the following

Descriptive research

Analytical research

Applied research

Fundamental research

45. Which one of following sampling design is based on the ease of access of population elements to be selected for inclusion in the sample

Judgement sampling design

Accidental sampling design

Convenience sampling design

Area sampling design

46. Which of the following statements are correct regarding merits of interview method of data collection

The method provides greater flexibility for obtaining information.

It helps in obtaining personal information in an easy manner.

The presence of interviewer sometimes over-stimulates the respondents.

Observation method can as well be applied to recording verbal answers.

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47. Who introduced the case study method to the field of social investigation

William Healey

Frederick Le Play

Charles Hoston Cooley

H. Odam

48. Which one of the following is incorrect regarding Right to Education

Free and Compulsory Education to all Children 14 years).

Inclusion of backward religious minorities children in private unaided schools.

Seats in unaided private schools are reserved for inclusion at Grade I or pre-primary level.

The rules for inclusion has been framed by State Governments.

49. Which of the following is not correct regarding the functions of National Commission for Protection of Child Right

To examine and analyse the laws and safeguards for protection of children.

To enquire into the cases of violation of child rights and make suitable recommendations in such cases.

To enquire into cases pending before the State Commission for Child Rights.

To promote research activities in area of child rights.

50. Which of the following statements about civil society organization are correct Answer by using codes given below

They play an active and constructive role in political life.

They can create opportunities for the people to gain participatory experience.

They make laws for social development.

They help foster honest, transparent, democratic and accountable governance.

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51. "The public and the private sector has to be integrated together. The Government's object is not to build a monolithic state of socialism but to make people as partners in a common enterprise." This statement was made by

T.T. Krishnamachari

J.L. Nehru

S.S. Khera

Narendra Modi

52. Which of the following measures formed part of the new economic policy, 1991

Devaluation

Disinvestment

Foreign Direct Investment

Extension of facilities available to foreign investors to the Non-Resident Indians.

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53. The advantages of globalization include which of the following

It has created consumer friendly environment.

It has enabled Indian companies to find international market.

It has facilitated increased flow of investment from developed to developing countries.

Technological development has resulted in reverse brain-drain in developing countries.

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54. Select the correct objectives of International Monetary Fund by using codes given below from following

IMF promotes international monetary cooperation.

IMF facilitates expansion of balanced growth of international trade.

Laying down commonly accepted code of conduct with view to reducing trade barriers.

IMF promotes exchange stability.

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55. Match List I with List II. Select the correct answer from the codes given below

List I (Year) List II (Committees)

1949-51 Local Finance Enquiry Committee

1953-54 Taxation Enquiry Committee

1963-66 Rural Urban relationship Committee

1985-88 National Commission on Urbanisation

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56. Which of the following is not the objective of Rural development in India

Changing the attitude of the people towards the development of the rural community.

Establishment of grass-root democracy with Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Fulfilment of basic needs.

Strengthening Political Leadership at the State level.

57. Which of the following statements about the funding pattern of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gramin Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) are correct

The Centre bears 75% and the States share 25% of the expenditure.

90% funds are provided by Centre in case of the North-East States while 10% is born by the N-E State.

The Ratio of sharing the fund is 50 50 between the Centre and the States.

The ratio of sharing the funds between the Centre and the North-East States is 70 30 percent.

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58. Which of the following does not form part of the recommendations of the second administrative reforms commission as measures to ensure accountability and transparency at the local government level

Creation of a separate standing committee of the State legislature for the local bodies to function in the manner of a Public Accounts Committee.

A mechanism to assess the performance of local bodies involving there in citizens' participation.

Constitution of Audit Committees at the district level to exercise oversight.

Empowering the State Finance Commission to allocate grants to the Zila Parishads.

59. Rural development programmes can be categorized in which of the following categories

Programmes for self-employment and wage employment.

Programmes for rural infrastructure and minimum basic needs.

Programmes for natural resource management.

Programmes for social security.

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60. The Multi-state Co-operative Societies Act was passed by Parliament in which of the following year

2000

2001

2002

2003

61. Assertion A statement by government what it intends to do such as law, regualtion, decision, order or a combination of these, is known as policy.

Reason The lack of policy statement may also be an implicit statement of policy.

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62. Who wrote 'Politics Who Gets What, When, How'

Harold D. Lasswell

John Rawls

B. Guy Peters

Jackie Calms

63. Which one of the following theories believes that people are passive, apathetic and ill informed about public policy

Group Theory

Elite Theory

Institutional Theory

Game Theory

64. Who is the key proponent of the bottom-up approach of policy implementation

Richard Elmore

Carl Van Horn

Donald Van Meter

Daniel Mazmanian

65. The term "backward mapping" refers to

Top-Down approaches to policy implementation

Bottom-up approaches to policy implementation

Third Generation of policy implementation approaches

A way of studying policy designs

66. Assertion Public policy refers to the action and intentions of the government.

Reason The intentions in real sense determine the action of the government.

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67. Which of the following statements are correct regarding bureaucracy

Collective name given to the body of employees.

Body of officials in authority relationship within an organization.

Comprises of appointed employees only.

Employees of autonomous corporations are also said to belong to the bureaucracy.

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68. Training under Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gramin Kaushalya Yojana includes

Generic Training

Trade Specific Training

On the Job Training

Long-term training of 5 years.

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69. Failure of community development programmes in India can be attributed to which of the following causes Answer by using codes given below

Uneven distribution of the benefits of the programme.

Untrained personnel.

Lack of functional responsibility.

Absence of clearly defined priorities in the programme.

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70. Which of the following is not a part of the implementation model of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya-Gramin Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)

Ministry of Rural Development

DDU-GKY Skills State Missions

Project Implementation Agency

Block Development Officer

71. Which of the following statements about MUDRA Bank are correct

It is a financial institution in India under Public-Private partnership.

It provides loans at low rates to small entreprneurs.

It is an institution for micro-financing.

The bank will have an initial corpus of Rs 20,000 crore and a credit guarantee fund of Rs 3,000 crore.

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72. Which of the following statements about Economic Management Commission are correct

It was constituted by a resolution of the government of India on 4th September, 2014.

It was created by an Act of Parliament.

It is concerned with review of budgetting process.

It is to suggest ways to improve allocative efficiencies in the existing expenditure classification system.

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73. Assertion Balance of power between elected wing and Executive wing at the level of urban local bodies should be equal.

Reason This will ensure better working together towards a common development goal of the city.

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74. Which of the following is not a subject of 12th Schedule of Indian Constitution

Public Amenities

Regulation of Slaughter houses

Planning for economic and social development

Public Distribution System

75. Assertion Urban Local Bodies suffer from empowerment deficit.

Reason There is promise-performance gap in the capacity building of urban local bodies.

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