1 Following given are certain principles governing discipline in Indian Industries. Kindly point out which is inconsistent.

No lockout or strike without due notice.

No recourse to go-slow tactics.

No deliberate effort to damage plant and property.

Act of violence and coercion should be indulged in.

2 Transfer policies should be effected: (Which of the following is more correct

to harass the employees

not to harass the employees

in the interest of the organisation as well as that of the employees

none of the above

3 Disciplinary Tribunal can impose which of the following sanctions in respect of a member against whom charge of misconduct has been upheld

Expulsion

Suspension

Fine or reprimands

An of these

4 Project planning process should first focus on

planning tools and techniques

activities to be conducted in the project

the end product or outcome of the project

none of the above

5 Strategic leadership is Which of the follOWing is more correct?

process of transforming an organisation into a successful entity

inspires and motivates to work together

ability to secure desired actions from followers

all the above

6 A work team has one important aspect not found in a work group. This is

energy

enthusiasm

synergy

objectives

7 BMC Act came in to existence in

1948

1958

1968

1908

8 The integrated method for facilitating formation of new project is known as

Enterprise Development Centre

Business Development Centre

Project Development Centre

None of the above

9 Which type of audit would allow for periodic assessment of an organisation's planning, . organising and controlling processes?

budgetary audit

external audit

internal audit

management audit

10 Which of the following is not true about zero-based budgeting?

it reverses the working of traditional budgeting

it refers to the previous level of expenditure

it reviews the function of each department

it is indifferent to whether the total budget is increasing or decreasing

11 Which of the following is not true about traditional (incremental) budgeting?

It is stable and changes are gradual

Coordination between budgets of different units is easier to achieve

It discourages spending up to the budget

The system is simple to operate and easy to understand

12 Superior -subordinate relationship on the basis of personal likes, dislikes, attitudes and prejudices results in

Formal organisation

Informal organisation

Integrated organisation

No organisation

13 Extreme division of labour tends to result in

human motivation

boring jobs

nonspecialised work

decreased work skill

14 One of the important role of leader is to motivate people which is vital for better performance. Therefore, leadership must be

dynamic force in motivating people involved in strategy implementation

social force inleading people involved in policy implementation

strategic force in socialising people involved in policy implementation

none of the above

15 Goals are most effective in motivating people when they are

acceptable

challenging but attainable

specific

all the above

16 Mumbai Slum Sanitation Program 2002 with funding from World Bank is being successful. The secret lies in

role of CBOs and NGOs

day night cleaning and maintenance by BMC

effective execution of corporation policies

none of the above

17 Social-Profitability Analysis Techniques in the development projects are vitally important to assess:

operational efficiency of a project and its social benefits

operational benefits of a project and its social efficiency

operational deficiencies of project and its improving productivity

none of the above

18 Zero Base Budgeting involves:

Formulation of decision packages

Ranking of the decision packages

Allocation of resources for chosen packages

All the above

19 In controlling function PERT is Review Technique.

Performance Evaluation

Performance Efficiency

Programme Evaluation

None of the above

20 Development Administration is a concept.

Short term

Long term

Medium term

None of the above

21 Which of the following is an institutional stake holder in national disaster management?

police and paramilitary forces

media and television

non-government organisations

all the above

22 When a plan is expressed in quantitative terms, it is known as

policy

procedure

programme

budget

23 Company's selection procedure is based on the follOWing factors:

Nature of selection, whether faulty or safe?

Attitude of Management and Policy of Company

The lengIh of probationary period

All above mentioned factors are correct

24 Establishing budgets, recording actual performance, comparing actual and budgeted results, ascertaining reasons for variance, taking corrective action and review are the steps in the process of

cost control and variance analysis

budgetary control

financial control

none of the above

25 The following is a reason of why plans fail

adequate inputs are used in planning

management expects that plans once developed will be realised without much effort

management operates by plan

responsibility for planning is vested in more than just planning department

26 Which of the following is not true about delegation?

It saves time of superiors from work that subordinates can do as well

Superiors fear that it would reduce their power

It means giving up responsibility and accountability

It helps subordinates develop new abilities

27 "Project -Appraisal is a science as well as art". While the basic principles could be mastered in a short span, the successful practice of the art of carrying out appraisal requires:

keen observation and perspective outlook

a knack for details and Judicious judgement

objectivity and ability of decision-making

all of the above

28 An advantage of electronic communication technology is

breaking bureaucratic protocol.

the monitoring of e-mail messages.

the ability to pick up subtle, nonverbal clues about what the communicator is thinking.

the speed and efficiency in delivering routine messages to large number of people.

29 The Chief Executive Officer of Municipal Corporation, who supervises the day to day administration of corporation is called

Mayor

Commissioner

Corporator

Chief Magistrate

30 Some states have taken away traditional functions, sanitation etc. from municipalities because:

organisational incapability to cope with the rising demand of services.

poor capacity of urban authorities to mobilise financial resources.

the state has invested in the capital expenditure related to sanitation, water supply etc.

all the above.

31 Which of the following statement is not true Decision-making is a choice in the process of policy formulation. Decision-making and policy formulation are same. Policy formulation aims to guide the decision-making. Policy formulation is a generalised concept than decision-making.

only

only

only

only

32 The Chief Administrative Officer provides, direction, guidance and leadership in all the activities of corporation for execution. draws out the outline and framework for the execution of its policies. lays down broad goals, policies and objectives for execution. plans and stabilizes broad lines of principles to govern action.

and are correct

All are correct

and are correct

and are correct

33 "PERT/CPM" has following advantages except;

it focuses on the critical project task

it lowers the probability of cost and schedule overruns

it improves technological performance

it gives flexible approach to scheduling

34 Training is provided not only to impart knowledge and develop skills, but also to develop positive attitude towards organisation and work. Therefore there is a need to frame proper policies in respect of methods of training executive coaching training period funds to be allocated for training

and

and

Only

None of the above

35 The crisis management is systematic attempt to avoid crisis manage the crisis that does occur manage the unpredictable events that threaten to harm

only is correct

only is correct

only is correct

all are correct

36 All of the following are main computer functions except:

input

process

heuristic

output

37 In a PERT network, the sequence of events and activities requiring. the longest period of time to complete is

called network

the path that managers avoid

the critical path

eliminated from the rest of the project so the project will not take too long

38 "A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door". Therefore, planning is

deciding in advance

predicting in advance

controlling in advance

coordinating in advance

39 All of the following are primary factors determining the value of information except

appropriateness

expense

quality

timeliness

40 Authority Delegation acts as a training ground for

Management Authority

Management Relation

Management Development

Management Control

41 A leader

criticises followers

encourages growth of followers

sets goals and objectives for followers

gives orders and directions to followers

42 Which of the following best describes the'specific-grants' of the state to the local governments

It is tied up with burdensome reporting.

It directs the urban bodies to areas that needs more attention.

It limits the local bodies' freedom of action.

All of the above.

43 Who was the first Municipal Commissioner of BMC which started in 1865

Pherozeshah Mehta

Arther Crawford

Dadabhai Naoroji

None of the above

44 An important advantage of having contract employee is

it is easier to fire them if they do not perform

contract employees are experts in the area for which they are hired

an organization does not provide contract employees with fringe benefits

none of the above

45 During Monsoon all Mumbaikar develop fear of flood due to heavy rain and coincide of raining during high tide, Following measures can be taken to control flood situations. You are required to select right one.

Cleaning of drainage, system

Below sea level treatment like Brimstowad project (Global measure)

Sewerage project and removing water logging stations

Through awareness among Mumbaikars

46 In some cases when work environment requires not be an effective solution.

coordination by standardisation

coordination by plan

coordination by mutual adjustment

coordination by decentralisation

47 The most extensive training of conceptualfintegrative skills is usually targeted for:

top level managers

middle level managers

first line managers

rank and file employees

48 Who submits the budget of Municipal Corporation

Municipal Mayor

Municipal Accountant

Municipal Commissioner

Municipal Auditor

49 Project means

A scheme to execute

speculative imagination

A proposal to undertake

All of the above

50 The budget is a written set of instructions and pertinent information that serves as a rule book and a reference for the implementation of a budget programme.

manual

book

goal

none of the above

51 The role of the 'Municipal Finance Commission' in the 74th constitution amendment is

to review financial position of municipalities and make recommendations to the Governor.

to formulate principles that would govern the distribution of income from taxes . between the state and the municipalities.

toprovide grants-in-aid to the municipalities from the consolidated fund of the state.

all of the above.

52 The interview as a method of recruitment is

objective

highly reliable

good because people have good insight into human behaviour

popular, but often not well executed

53 Following are the factors which motivate employees to take more interest in their work. Select that factor which will not motivate them.

Achievement

Recognition for achievement

Challenging work

Working conditions

54 In choosing performance appraisal method, all the following can prove useful excl!1't

always take 1egal considerations into account

base performance standards on the job analysis

if possible, use more than one rater

develop an informal appeal process

55 In future, a sophisticated computerised environment will affect more on the relationship

Management and Department

Administration and Management

Organisation and Management

Organisations and their environment

56 Read the following statements regarding Performance Appraisal and point out which is not correct statement: Performance Appraisal is used for -follOWing.

Reward Allocation

To identify area where development efforts are needed

As a criterion against which selection and development programmes are validated

As a weapon, to take revenge against unfavourable one

57 Which of the following is not true about'audit'

it is an evaluation of the financial system

it gives full assurance that financial statements are free from error

it uses statistical sampling

it ascertains the reliability of information

58 Who are concerned with budgetary process of municipal corporations

Only commissioner, himself

Department heads of municipal corporation or committees

Low level officers of municipal corporation at low level

All above, are concerned with

59 One of the persistent problems of most slums that is pointed out by studies on slums is

alcoholism

poverty

poor infrastructure

illiteracy

60 A promotion from-within policy can do the following, except:

promote infighting

give opportunity to those in the organisation

lead to a lack of new ideas

add fresh perspective to the organization

61 Project -planning implies "comprehensive and coordinated activities" pertaining to all facets of corporation and is aimed at

the acceleration of development

plan for change as a way of life

conceiving visions and turning them into reality

all of the above

62 The main steps of the controlling process include all the following excfIlt

taking corrective action

establishing planned activities

comparing performance to standards

measuring performance.

63 In disciplining an employee, a warning should be

simple and provide expectations for changing the problem behaviour

written and kept in the employee's service book

viewed by the employee's supervisor and at least one other supervisor

official and a copy given to the manager human resources

64 In the state of Maharashtra the total number of Municipal Corporations till 2007 were

20

21

22

23

65 The main stages of system of Project Appraisal are

Economic, technical, organisational, managerial, operational and financial

Marketing, operational, human resource, financial and managerial

Prioritywise, processwise, suitabilitywise, capabilitywise and viabilitywise

None of the above

66 Human Relations Approach emphasized in place of economic man as was in earlier schools of management.

Super man

Social man

Work man

None of the above

67 'Right to give orders and power to exact obedience' is essence of

authority

responsibility

accountability

seniority

68 Following given are types of budget. You are required to identify that type of budget which is commonly accepted principle of budget preparation and execution.

Legislativetype budget

Executive type budget

The board or commission type budget

None of these

69 In which of the following events about an employee there is an exercise of authority

persuaded to resign

seniors directing to terminate

union forced to withdraw the order of termination

terminated with due notice

70 Manpower Planning is necessary for every organisation because of the following reasons: Which is not true reason from the following reasons given

To carry it's work

To replace it's large number of persons

To avoid frequent labour -turnover

To complete it as a formality

71 Which of the following statement is true

All leaders are managers

Formal rights enable managers to lead effectively

All managers are leaders

Non-sanctioned leadership is as or more important than formal influence

72 The Municipal Corporation is responsible for creation and maintenance of roads and flyovers maintaining the sanitation and health. setting up and enforcing building norms. provision of coastal safety.

and are correct

only is correct

and are correct

All the above are correct

73 Which one of the following statements on computerisation of services in government departments is not true

end to end service delivery s.olution improves the speed and certainty of services.

piecemeal computerisation serves the desired purpose of services.

it gives alternatives to paper based system of documentation.

it saves the cost and time in storage and delivery of information.

74 Read the following statements carefully and point out which is not correct.

Authority and Responsibility should go hand into hand for smooth functioning of an organisation

Authority is somewhat different from responsibility. There is no relationship in between the two

They are to be interlinked

They are to be interdependent

75 The first stage of decision making process is

to generate alternative solution.

to make alternative choice.

to recognise that a problem exists and must be solved.

to evaluate alternatives and implement them. o

76 Land reserved for public purpose in the sanctioned Development Plan is acquired under, the provisions of Act.

Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act 1966

Land Acquisition Act 1894

Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats and Industrial Townships Act 1965

Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act 1966 and Land Acquisition Act 1894

77 As per 2001 census, urban population of Maharashtra is population. percent to the total

32

35

42

45

78 Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched

Mumbai -New Mumbai

Mumbai -Pune

Pune -Pimpari Chinchwad

Aurangabad -New Aurangabad

79 What is minimum amount of fine prescribed for carrying out Unauthorised Development

Rs. 500

Rs. 1000

Rs. 1500

Rs. 2000

80 In 20th Century Mumbai was famous for which type of Industries?

Automobile

Textile

Agro

Pharmaceuticals

81 What is the latest legal measure adopted by Government of India, to promote exports from India?

Enforcement of Maharashtra Nagar Palika, Nagar Panchayat and Industrial Township Act

Establishment of City Industrial Development Corporation

Enforcement of Special Economic Zones Act

Establishment of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporations, at various places

82 What is the original time limit prescribed for submission of draft development plan to Government from its publication?

one year

two year

three year

four year

83 Who was the Chairman of study group appointed by the State Government for drafting a scheme for Redevelopment of slums and Rehabilitation of slum dwellers under Shivshahi Punarwasan Prakalpa

Shri Dinesh Afzalpurkar

Shri K. Nalinakshan

Shri Sukhatankar

Shri Charls Korea

84 Suppose, you are in possession of Transferable Development Rights, released from reservation of Garden in Bandra. Where would you be able to utilise them?

Colaba

Matunga

Parel

Borivili

85 Under which section of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, the draft Development Plan is published?

25

26

27

28

86 How many times the net average monthly income amount prescribed for acquisition of lands as per MHADA Act?

50

100

150

200

87 In which year the Maharashtra Metropolitan Planning Committee (Constitution and Function's) (Continuance of Provisions) Act came into force?

1995

1998

1999

2000

88 For Constitution of Municipal Council Area; minimum population required is

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

89 Which of the following land development and management process ensures "Land acquisition without tears"

Preparation of Town Planning Scheme

Preparation of Development Plan

Preparation of Layout for Residential Development

Preparation of Regional Plan

90 From which of the following states, Delhi -Mumbai industrial corridor is proposed.

Maharashtra and Rajasthan

Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh

Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh

Maharashtra and Kamataka

91 What is the object of Punishment in Criminal Justice System

Deterrent

Prevention

Reformation

Amalgamation of and

92 The Hindu Marriage Act, 1956 declares the grounds for nullity of Marriage under section:

section

section

section

section

93 Who can apply for dissolution of marriage under Divorce Act, 1869

Parsi

Hindu

Muslim

None of the above

94 An unmarried woman wishes to adopt the daughter of her close friend. The adoption will be valid if

The woman, her friend and the daughter are Hindus

The friend is not a Hindu, but the woman and the daughter are Hindus

The friend and his daughter are Parsis, and the woman is a Christian

The woman is a Hindu, and her friend and daughter are Christians

95 Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India

Article 14

Article 19

Article 21

Article 30

96 Which one of the following properties do not come within the ambit of 'res-incorporelis'

House

Mortgaged house

Right of redemption

Redeemed house

97 What is the reservation for persons with disabilities in government employment and educational institutions receiving grants from the government?

not more than

not less than

not more than

not less than

98 The restriction on use of loudspeakers laid down in the case relating to noise pollution decided by the Supreme Court in Forum, Prevention of Environment and Sound Pollution vs. Union of India (2005) is

No loudspeaker shall be used without permission of police authorities

No loudspeakers shall be used without consent of persons of that locality

Loudspeakers may be used from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. with permission of police authorities

No loudspeaker shall be used from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

99 Article 14 of Indian Constitution guarantees equality before law and equal protection of law to

All persons living within territory of India

All Indian citizens living in

All persons domiciled in India

All natural persons and legal persons

100 According to Muslim Law, a guardian of the property of an infant child is not,

Father

Father's father

Mother

The executor appointed by the Father's will