1. Felix Nigro points out four basic elements of similarity between the public and private administration. Which of the following is not among those four

Bureaucratic element

Service and cost

Concept of techniques of scientific management

Human relation approach

2. Assertion Theoretically, Minnowbrook Conference III represents both Simonesque and Waldonian perspectives. Reason Some were drawn to Economics, Organization theory and Management and others have appreciated frameworks and methods from Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy and History.
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Both and are correct, but is not correct explanation of

is true, but is false.

is false, but is true.

3. Chester Barnard's 'Zone of Indifference' represents which of the following

Those which will clearly be unacceptable and not obeyed.

Those which are on neutral line.

Those which are unquestionably acceptable.

All of the above.

4. Which of the following is the 'motivation factor' in 'Two Factor' theory of Herzberg

Working condition

Work itself

Policy and Administration

Interpersonal Relations

5. Who defined bureaucracy as "Organisation that cannot correct its behaviour by learning from its errors"

Karl Marx

Robert Merton

Max Weber

M. Crozier

6. "Loss of freedom and humanity necessarily leads to loss of morality." Who among the following held this view

Hegel

Karl Marx

V.I. Lenin

Mao-Tse-Tung

7. Which of the following is not an approach of decentralization according to James W. Fester

Dual Role Approach

Administrative Approach

Productive or Business Approach

Doctrinal Approach

8. Who of the following developed the concept of 'Knowledge Worker'

F.J. Roethlisberger

Rosamery O'Leary

Peter Drucker

Anne Osborn Krueger


9. Assertion Administrative Theory is marked by a plethora of competing schools, a polygot of languages and accordingly, a confusion of Logic.
Reason Each competing school questions the others, adventurism is rampant and commonly accepted standards of control do not exist.
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Both and are correct, but is not correct explanation of

is true, but is false.

is false, but is true.



10. Organization economic theory strives to ensure that worker interest coincides with organization's interest which are embodied in organization's owner. This idea is a part of which of following theory

Principal-agent Theory

Maturity-Immaturity Theory

Herzberg's Two-factor Theory

Contribution-Satisfaction Equilibrium Theory



11. Consider the following assumptions of Total Quality Management and select the correct answer by using codes given below
Quality focus
Continuous improvement
Top management commitment
Empowerment and team management
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12. 'The real fault that must be found with the principle of the unity of command is that it is incompatible with the principle of specialization.' This view was expressed by

Henry Fayol

Max Weber

Herbert Simon

Peter Drucker



13. "Government isn't the solution; Government is the problem", who said it

George Washington

Woodrow Wilson

George W. Bush

Ronald Reagan



14. Dwight Waldo in his book 'The Administrative State' has criticised which of the following
Notion of unchanging principles of organization.
Role of human emotions in organizational working.
Narrowness of values of economy and efficiency.
Inconsistencies in methodology used in determining the principles.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
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15. 'Grand Corps' in French Civil Service stands for

Senior level of specialist administrators

Senior level of generalist administrators

Senior level of generalist cum specialist administrators

Senior level of defence administrators

16. Which one of the following statements about Fast Stream in British Civil Service is not correct

It is a Talent Management Programme.

It is both for graduates and non-graduates who have potential to become the future leaders.

It is open to people from any academic discipline.

It has five separate schemes in it.



17. Growth and significance of public and private sectors in a system is known as which of the following

Socialist Economy

Mixed Economy

Planned Economy

Capitalist Economy



18. The Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission enjoys the rank of a

Cabinet Minister

Minister of State

Deputy Minister

Secretary to Government of India



19. The extent to which formally differentiated structure of a diffracted society co-exist with undifferentiated structure of a fused type is called by F.W. Riggs as

Heterogeneity

Formalism

Overlapping

Poly-communalism



20. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of additional courts (by a law passed by Parliament) for the better administration of law

Article 247

Article 248

Article 249

Article 256



21. Which one of the following is not correct about International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

It was founded in 1944.

It was founded to cater the financial needs of poorer countries.

It promotes sustainable, equitable and job creating growth.

It supports long term human and social development needs.



22. Which of the following countries are eligible to receive low interest or no interest loans and grants from International Development Association
India
Indonesia
Bangladesh
Pakistan Select the correct answer by using codes given below
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23. Which of the following is not related to Social Welfare Administration

Central Social Welfare Board

National Commission for SCs and STs

National Commission for Women

National Human Rights Commission



24. Which one of the following is not associated with World Trade Organization

Uruguay Round

Doha Development Agenda

Bretton Wood System

General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade


25. Assertion Development administration requires administrative modernization.
Reason Development administration requires creation of new administrative structures and reorientation of existing one to suit the needs of development programmes.
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Both and are correct, but is not correct explanation of

is true, but is false.

is false, but is true.



26. Match List I with List II. Select the correct answer from the codes given below
List I (Commissions Committees) List I (Name)
Royal Commission on Public Service in India Lee Commission
Royal Commission on Superior Civil Services in India Islington Commission
Secretariat Reorganization Committee K.P. Geethakrishanan
Expenditure Reforms Commission Girija Shankar Vajpayee

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27. The Department of Disinvestment falls under which of the followingUnion Ministry

Ministry of Heavy Industriesand Public Enterprises

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Ministry of Finance



28. Which one of the followingstatements is not correct about The Prime Minister's Office

It was previously known asPrime Minister's Secretariat.

It is a think-tank for Prime Minister.

It arranges the agenda for Cabinet meeting.

Now it is becoming a fulcrumof economic activities.



29. Which of the following statements about a member of the Council Etat in France are correct
He serves in various ministries as line administrator.
He advises the Government of the day.
He adjudicates cases broughtagainst officers of the State.
He creates a conflict of interests by performing dual functions, instead of enrichingadministrative adjudication.
Select the correct answer by using codes given below

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30. "Development administration meansthe implementation of programmes designed to bring about modernity, and changes within the administrative system which increaseits capacity to implement the programmes." Who of the following made thisstatement

F.W. Riggs

Pai Panandikar

Harry J. Friedman

George Gant


31. Consider the following statements about the role of the Public Accounts Committee. Find the correct answer by using the codes given below
The PAC is able to take up only a few reviews and para of CAG's reports.
Ministries and Departments are generally consider CAG's report as a nuisance and interference in their work.
The PAC has a very limited time to meet.
The PAC is only Committee which make financial control on behalf of the Parliament.

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32. Chronologically arrange in ascending order the programmes launched for the amelioration of the socio­economic conditions of rural people.
MNREGA PURA
NRLM SGRY

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33. Which of the following is not correct about the role of developmental bureaucracy in developing countries

Maintenance of law and order

Formulation of development policies

Execution of development programmes

Monitoring and evaluating development schemes



34. Which of the following Committee was formed on the recommendation of Grow More Food Enquiry Committee

L.M. Singhvi Committee

Ashok Mehta Committee

G.V.K. Rao Committee

Balwantrai Mehta Committee



35. Which one of following is not the role of the Chief Secretary of a State

He is ex-officio secretary to the Council of Ministers.

He has supervisory role for policy implementation.

He can change the Rules of Business.

He is the chief coordinator between Centre and State.



36. Which of the following statement about the 33.3% reservation for women in Parliament is correct

It is yet to be introduced in Parliament.

It has been passed by the Rajya Sabha in 2010.

It has been passed by the Lok Sabha in 2010, but remains to be passed by the Rajya Sabha.

It has been passed by Parliament, but has not yet received the consent of the President of India.



37. Employee-Employer relation includes which of the following
The work environment
Disputes between employees and employer
Work schedules
Health and safety

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38. Assertion The Collector has been reduced to the role of target-chaser and a fire-fighter on behalf of the Government.
Reason The multifarious activities performed by the Collector make him almost indispensable, but at the same time, also make him an overburdened functionary of the district.
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Both and are correct, but is not correct explanation of

is true, but is false.

is false, but is true.



39. Consider the following observations of Sixth Pay Commission regarding performance related pay
It should be made a part of the budget.
It should be given out of organisational savings generated due to increased efficiency.
It should be budget neutral.
A special should be created in the budget.
Select the correct answer by using codes given below

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40. The Provisions of the 74th Constitution Amendment Act are not applicable to the Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas. Under which of the following article of the Indian Constitution these areas are covered

Article 241

Article 242

Article 243

Article 244



41. Which of following are the initiatives for introduction of Local Government in British India
Mayo's Resolution 1870
Bengal Chowkidari Act 1870
Rippon's Resolution 1882
Royal Commission on Decentralisation 1909
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42. Who defined research as "the manipulation of things, concepts or symbols for the purpose of generalizing to extend, correct or verify knowledge aids in construction of a theory or in the practice of an art"

Karl Pearson

A. Huxley

D. Slesinger and M. Stephenson

G.A. Lundberg and Mark Dewy


43. Which of the following is/are thetype/s of the probability sampling
Cluster sampling
Systematic sampling
Multistage sampling
Judgement sampling
Select the correct answer by using codes given below
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44. Assertion The openingquestions should be such as toarouse human interest.
Reason The first few questions are particularly important because they are likely to influence the attitude of the respondent and in seeking hisdesired cooperation.
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Both and are correct,but is not correct explanation of

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45. Parliament does not exercise financial control over administration through which of the following
Ministry of Finance

Parliamentary Budgetary Process

Parliamentary Financial Committees

Comptroller and Auditor General of India



46. In which of the following Committeeof Parliament, Deputy Speaker willautomatically become Chairman if he is a member of that Committee

Committee on Public Undertakings

Standing Committee on Commerce

Joint Consultative Committee

Public Accounts Committee



47. The scales which express either a favourable or unfavourable attitude towards the given object to which the respondent is asked to react are known as

Rating scales

Thurstone-type scales

Likert type scales

Factor scales



48. Which one of the following districts is not covered under Integrated Action Plan for selected Tribal and Backward Districts under the BRGF Programme

Adilabad

Bastar (Chhattisgarh)

Dindori

Banswara (Rajasthan)



49. Which one of following is not correct about Civil Services in France

Conseil d'Etat covers remarkably broad range of administrative activities.

Corps des Ponts et Chaussees is one of the grands corps of the State.

Ecole Polytechnique is very popular and most of population wish their sons to send there.

The recruitment system in French Civil Services is not an elitist one and people appreciate it.



50. Which one of the following States has ranked first on Devolution Index (on incremental basis) in the year 2011-12

Kerala

Madhya Pradesh

Maharashtra

Karnataka