1. Who among the following said, the study of administration deals with Materials and Methods'

Henri Fayol

L.Urwick

P.M. Queen

Lewis Meriam

2. 'Competition improves the standards of services'. This theme belongs to which of the following Theories

Classical Theory

Public Choice Theory

Motivation Theory

Bureaucratic Theory

3. Consider the doctrines of the New Public Management
Focus on management, not policy
Focus on performance appraisal and efficiency
Contracting out
Devolution of authority Select the correct answer by using the code given below

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

List I (Authors) List II (Books)

L.D. White Elements of Public Administration
E.N. Gladden Introduction to the Study of Administration
D. Waldo Principles of Public Administration
John A. Veig An Introduction to Public Administration
The Study of Public Administration

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5. Which of the following statements about Kautilya's views on Personnel Administration is not correct

He emphasized on higher level of officials.

He prescribed transfer of personnel to address the problem of corruption.

He analysed in detail the issues of education and training of lower officials.

He talked about family pension for personnel who died in harness.

6. "It is possible to conceive conflict as not necessarily a wasteful outbreak of incompatibilities, but a normal process by which socially valuable differences register themselves for enrichment of all concerned". Concerning the sentence which one of the following is correct as to author and his work

Mc Gregor The Human Side of Enterprise

Mary Parker Follet Creative Experience

Rensis Likert New Ways of Managing Conflict

A.H. Maslow -Motivation and Personality

7. 'After all, governments are constituted of human beings, are run by human beings and have as their main job helping, controlling and serving human being.' Who said it

Elton Mayo

Luther Gulick

M.P. Follett

Peter Drucker

8. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding Chris Argyris

He called classical models as repressive and restrictive devices.

Task Specialization enhances individual's potential for self actualization.

He emphasized on group method or sensitivity training.

He advocated for a matrix organization.

9. Which of the following is not a part of extended hierarchy of needs as given by A.H. Maslow

The social interest needs

The stimulation needs

The integration needs

The meta needs

10. Which one of the followings is not the main feature of Chester I Barnard's Theory of Organization

Organization as a Co-operative system

Formal and informal organization

Moral Responsibility

Professional Leadership

11. Which of the following theory deals with the inherent challenges of motivating worker and controlling cooperative action

Contribution Satisfaction Equilibrium Theory

Maturity Immaturity Theory

Principal Agent Theory

Linking Pin Model

12. Select the correct sequence of the concept of 4 Ps of Luther Gulick

Purpose, Person, Process, Place

Purpose, Process, Person, Place

Process, Purpose, Person, Place

Purpose, Place, Process, Person

13. Which one of the following is not a criticism of Gulick Urwick principles of organisation by Herbert Simon

Simon describes principles as proverbs and myths.

These principles are not scientifically valid.

These principles ignore human elements.

These principles do not have universal relevance.

14. Which of the following are the components of Blake and Mouton's Managerial Grid Theory concerning leadership

Concern for People and Concern for Result/Production.

Concern for Result and Concern for Motivation.

Concern for Motivation and Concern for People.

Concern for Decision Making and Concern for Motivation.

15. Which of the following are essential requirements for successful administration of field offices

Head quarter should be able to arrive at a decision appropriate to the situation.
Field offices be staffed by trained and competent personnel.
Field and head quarter officers must possess adequate knowledge of local needs.
The existing tenure system should be discontinued . Select the correct answer by using code given below

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16. Which one of the followings is not a merit of Hierarchy

It serves as an instrument of integration and coherence in an organisation.

It creates superior subordinate relationship.

It is based on the principle of delegation of authority and responsibility.

It is based on division of functions.

17. If number of subordinates working under an officer is the number of relationship under the span of control according to Graicuna's formula is

60

80

100

120

18. Which one of the followings is not a technique or method of supervision

Prior approval of individual projects

Service standards

Work budget

Inquiry

19. Which of the following statements about the importance of communication is not correct

Communication promotes better human relations in an organization

It provides unity of direction to various activities of the organization

Communication introduces flexibility to decision making

It helps improve motivation and morale of the employees of an organization

20. Which of the following statements about the advantages of centralized system of administration is not correct

It provides for maximum of control

It makes administrative abuse difficult

It promotes flexibility in administration

It ensures uniformity in administrative functioning

21 According to Nigro which one of the followings is not a error in decision making Reluctance to decide

Oversimplification

Preconceived notions

Evaluating according to standards

22. Match List I with List II. List I

Select correct answer by using codes given below

List I List II

Endo prismatic Semi -differentiated and mal integration
Exo prismatic Internally generated movement forward diffracted
Ortho -prismatic (iii)Congruence of aspiration and reality
Diffracted Impetus from outside

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23. Which one of the following is the part of the Legislative branch of the Government of the United States

Government Accountability Office

Council of Economic Advisors

National Security Council

White House Office

24. Which one of the following is incorrect about the U.S. Cabinet

It includes the Vice President and Heads of Executive Departments.

Members of the Cabinet serve as advisors to the President.

Members of the Cabinet are nominated by the President.

The appointment of Cabinet members is approved by the senate with at least 61 votes.

25. Which one of the following foci areas of research in Comparative Public Administration is not identified by Ferrel Heady

General System Model

Component Approach

Middle Range Theory

Modified Traditional Approach

26. Which one of the following Fast Stream Options has larger proportion of each year's intake in U. civil service

European Fast Stream

Digital and Technology Fast Stream

Generalist Fast Stream

Economist Fast Stream

27. Consider the following statements about Supreme Court of United Kingdom
It was created in October 200..
Its constitution based on Constitutional Reforms Act 2005.
Formerly the highest court of appeal in UK was House of Lords Appellate Committee.
Supreme Court is composed of 15 Judges.

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28. Development administration has been defined as action oriented, goal oriented, administrative system' by

Fred W. Riggs

Edward Weidner

Dwight Waldo

George F. Gant

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

List I (Thinkers) List II(Criticism of bureaucratic Theory)

Peter Blau Patrimonial bureaucracy may well conductive to economic growth in under developed societies.
Robert Presthus Bureaucratic theory cannot be applied to administration of different places and times.
Joseph La Palombara Developing societies may find Russian or Chinese methods more efficient than western bureaucracy.
William Delaney Bureaucratic implicit assumption about human behaviour are not necessarily valid for non western environment.

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30. Which one of the following statements is wron. as to difference between Traditional Administration and Development Administration

Traditional Administration is task oriented. Development Administration is relationship oriented.

Traditional Administration is future oriented. Development Administration is status quo oriented.

In Traditional Administration there is centralized decision making. In Development Administration there is Participative Decision Making.

Prime focus of Traditional Administration is Efficiency and Economy. the focus of Development Administration is growth.

31.
Assertion Fused society is characterized with least specialization of roles.

reason Structural differentiation and corresponding level of integration is essential for the development of a society.

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Both and are true, but is not correct explanation of

is true, but is false.

is false, but is true.

32. Which one of the following Articles provides for the impeachment of the President of India

Articles 56 and 61

Articles 62 and 64

Articles 6. and 6.

Articles 48 and 51

33. Which of the following is not a function of the Cabinet Secretariat

To consider the question of enacting temporary laws on the subjects having emergency nature.

To consider the question of adjourning the session or dissolving the parliament.

To consider the matter of sending the delegation to the foreign countries.

To prepare citizen's charter for every Union Ministry.

34. Legislature enacts a law regarding the registration of motor vehicles. The Executive (Government and its bureaucracy) makes provisions regarding the procedure of grant of the license. This procedure for Legislation is known as

Administrative Adjudication

Subordinate Legislation

Primary Legislation

Executive Order

35. Which one of the followings about the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is not correct

The members of UPSC enjoy the security of tenure.

The members' salaries are charged on the consolidated fund of India.

Chairman of UPSC is not eligible for further employment under Central or State Governments.

UPSC is consulted on the selection for temporary or officiating appointment to a post for a period of less than a year.

36. Assertion The Civil Service is regarded as a sub-system of the political system in which it functions.

Reason The behaviour of the bureaucrats is bound to be shaped by the nature of political system.

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37. Consider the following statements regarding General Discussion on the Budget in India.
General Discussion on Budget are held subsequent to its presentation in Parliament.
House is at liberty to discuss the budget as a whole or of individual ministry.
The members of the House can ask any question of principle involved therein the budget.
Finance Minister has the right to reply at the end of General Discussion.

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38. The 2nd ARC's 8th Report on 'Combating Terrorism' is being handled by which of the following Ministry

Ministry of External Affairs

Ministry of Home Affairs

Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Law and Justice

39. Which one of the followings is not correct about Public Accounts Committee

The PAC is able to take up only a few reviews and para of CAG's report.

The PAC is only committee which make financial control on behalf of the Parliament.

Ministries and Departments are serious on CAG's report.

The PAC has a very limited time to meet.

40. Chronologically arrange the following Chairpersons of Finance Commission as per the year of establishment of Finance Commissions.
Dr. Y. V. Reddy
A.M. Khusro
Dr. Vijay L. Kelkar
C. Rangarajan

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41. A performance budget is a technique emphasizing on Planning to deploy public resources to achieve the best results

Ensuring legislative control over finance

Correlating relationship between outputs and inputs

Providing justification for all programmes and activities

42. The reports of Comptroller and Auditor General of India are taken into consideration by

Public Accounts Committees (PACs)

Committees On Public Undertakings (COPUs)

Public Accounts Committees and Committees on Public Undertakings

Committee on Estimates

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

List I(Cabinet Secretaries) List II (Facts)

N.R. Pillai The longest serving Cabinet Secretary of Independent India.
B.D. Pande The first IAS officer to hold this post.
N.K. Mukharji The first person to hold this post after the introduction of Indian Constitution in 1.50.
S.S. Grewal The last ICS officer to hold the post of Cabinet Secretary.
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44. "Knowledge is the highest good, truth is the supreme value. all the rest is secondary and subordinate". This view is expressed by

J.A. Thompson

J.D. Bernal

A. Huxley

H.G. Wells

45. "A fact is not merely a random observation. but is an empirically verified statement about phenomena". This statement was made by

P.V. Young

William J. Goode

Paul K. Hatt

William J. Goode and Paul K. Hatt

46. Which one of the following statement about participant observation is not correct

It records natural behaviour

It checks the truthfulness of information

Emotional participation leads to objectivity

It helps in ascertaining correct expressions of opinions

47. Consider the following statements regarding personal qualities of the interviewer as identified by Moser and Kalton. Select which one of following is not correct, by using the codes given below
The interviewer should have the ability to adapt himself with the respondents.
He should become friendly with the respondents.
He should be average intelligent to understand and follow instructions.
He should not consider research as valueless activity.
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48. Which one of the following can designate a research report as good research report

Adequate statement of the research problem

Formal theory from which hypotheses of the study are derived

New hypotheses emerged during the study

Researcher's active concern for making it the most meaningful document in the context of the findings

49. Which of the following organizations is not under the control of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Rehabilitation Council of India

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes

National Commission for Safai Karamcharis

National Commission for Backward Classes

50. Which of the following statement is not correct regarding the National Commission for Backward Classes

It was established in 1.3 on the direction of Supreme Court.

It comprises of one chairperson and four other members.

It has not empowered to look into the grievances of persons of OBC's.

It is a statutory Body.

51.

Assertion Privatisation refers to giving greater role to Private Sector vis-a-vis the Public Sector.

Reason Ownership and management is transfered to the Private Sector if it acquires 51. stakes in the process of dis-investment.

Codes Both and are true and is the correct explanation of

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52. Which one of the following orientations about Non-Government Organizations is not correct

Service Orientation

Participatory Orientation

Empowering Orientation

Profit Making Orientation

53.
Assertion Policy making is a political task but many people other than legislators are involved in it.

Reason Multiple agencies and individuals interact to make political decisions having wider implications.
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54. The good policy making process is

Forward looking and outward looking
Innovative and flexible
Evidence based and lessons experienced
Systematic evaluation and constant review Select the correct answer by using codes given below

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55. Which one of the following factors is not responsible for the emergence of Policy Sciences

Pressure of problems

Successful American Experience

Stress on increased policy studies

Public demand

56. Which of the following features of Social Administration form part of P.D. Kulkarni's essay on "Problems in the Practice of Social Administration" (1.65)
It is progressive in goals.
It is directly related with the needs, problems and aspiration of the community.
Flexibility for innovation in the structure of administrative agencies.
There is no relation between research and evaluation. Select the correct answer by using code given below

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57. As per Government of India's memorandum on 25th August 2015, the funding sharing pattern of Sarva Siksha Abhiyan between centre and state is in the ratio of

75 25

25 .5

50 50

65 35

58. Which one of the following is not the weakness that undermines Public Sector Performance according to World Bank

Poor Planning

Poor Cash Management

Inadequate Accounting System

Poor Corporate Social Responsibility Performance

59. Which one of the following statement is not correct regarding Mixed Economy

The principal aim of a mixed economy is to maximize social welfare.

There is a central planning authority in a mixed economy.

A mixed economy allows no freedom to hold private property, to earn profit, to consume, produce and distribute and to have any occupation.

The Public Sector is under the control and direction of the state.

60. Which of the following are the socio-economic objectives as spelt out by the Industrial Policy statement of July 1.80
Optimum utilization of the installed capacity.
Higher employment generation.
Correction of regional imbalances.
Tariff restrictions on imports and exports.

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61.

Assertion There is a need to develop Human Resources.

Reason Indian enterprises under the new market conditions, require people with higher competence, skills and training.

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62. Which of the following is called the 'Magna Carta of Local Self Government' in India

Report of 2nd ARCs on Local Governance

Lord Ripon's Resolution of 1882

Lord Mayo's Resolution of 18.0

.4th Constitution Amendment Act 1..2

63. Which of the following statements about the concept of Local Government is not correct

It represents a legal concept.

It is an administrative organization.

It has no geographical and demographic dimension.

It is a socio-economic concept.

64. Which of the following statements about Panchayati Raj Institutions in India is not correct

In November 1.5. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended the establishment of the scheme of 'democratic decentralization'.

The Committee specifically recommended a three-tier Panchayati Raj System.

The recommendations of the Committee were accepted by the National Development Council in January 1.58.

Andhra Pradesh was the first state to implement Balwant Rai Mehta Committee Report.

65. Which one of the following statements about the membership of a Panchayat is not correct

A person to be choosen as a member of a Panchayat shall be of 25 years of age.

A person on attaining the age of 21 years is eligible to be choosen as a member of a Panchayat.

All questions of disqualifications shall be referred to such authority as the State Legislature determines.

A person is disqualified under any law made by the State Legislature.

66. Which of the following statements about the urban local bodies is not correct

There is acute shortage of funds.

The recommendations of State Finance Commission are binding on the respective state government.

.4th constitutional amendment Act grants substantial financial authority to the Municipal bodies to mobilise their own resources.

Article 243 . of the constitution provides for the mandatory audit of the accounts of the urban local bodies.

67. Which of the following committee recommended for constitution of single ministry of Panchayats and Nagarpalikas

First Administrative Reforms Commission

Shri Manishankar Aiyar Committee

Second Administrative Reforms Commission

Ashok Mehta Committee

68. Which of the following committees were set up to examine the problem of finances of the urban local bodies
Local Finance Enquiry Committee
Expenditure Reforms Committee
Taxation Enquiry Committee
Raja Chelliah Committee

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69.

Assertion The entire socio-economic life of the urban populace is dislocated if the municipal services breakdown.

Reason The local government institutions are based on the principle of subsidiarity. Select the correct answer from the codes given below

If both and are true and is the correct explanation of

If both and are true, but is not the correct explanation of

If is true, but is false.

If is false, but is true.

70. 'Urbanisation in India has been relatively slow, messy and hidden'. Who made this statement

National Commission for Urbanisation 1.6.

Second Administrative Reforms Commission

Hashim Committee

Leveraging Urbanisation in South Asia Report of World Bank 2015

71. Which of the following are correct regarding the institution of Ombudsman under MNREGA Scheme
It is an effective grievances redressal agency instituted at district level.
It will be independent of the direct control of Central or State Government.
It will consider and dispose of complaints of MNREGA workers.
The Ombudsman will be appointed by Central Government.

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72. Which of the following are true regarding National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)
It is also known as Aajeevika.
Ministry of Rural Development launched this programme in June, 2014.
It aims at creating efficient and effective institutional platform for enabling rural poor to increase their household income.
Its focus is an improved access of rural poor to financial services.

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73. What is correct regarding the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
It focusses on restoring the ecological balance by harnessing, conserving and developing degraded natural resources.
It enables multi-cropping and introduction of diverse agro-based activities.
It was created by merging three existing programmes on 01-04-2011.
Rain water harvesting and re-charging of ground water are its prime objectives. Select the correct answer by using the codes given below

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74. In scheme of Government India Stands for

Reformation

Rejuvenation

Revitalization

Renovation

75. Which of the following are true of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana
It is a Government of India Scheme.
The Scheme replaces Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana.
Its aim is to supply uninterrupted power supply to all homes in rural India.
The Government of India plans to invest . .5,600 crore for rural electricfication.

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