1. "It is getting harder to run a constitution than to frame one". who among the following made this statement

Ronald Raegan

Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru

woodrow Wilson

Margaret Thatcher

2. Which of the following was the focus of the Third Minnowbrook conference 2008

Marketization

Social Equity

Networked Government

Measurement

3. Which of the following pairs is the core principle of New Public Management as provided by Hays and Kearney

Downsizing, Managerialism, Debureaucratization

Managerialism, Privatization and Decentralization

Privatization, Debureaucratization, Decentralization, Downsizing, Managerialism

Downsizing, Privatization, Managerialism and Decentralization

4. Which of the following principles is not correct about F.W. Taylor's Scientific Management

Science, not thumb rule

Harmony not discard

Individualism not cooperation

Maximum output not restricted output

5. Which one of following statements about human relations theory is not correct

It views organization in its holistic social perspective

It treats workers as human being

It stresses on formal groups

It's emphasis is on social ethics

6. 'Decisions are the acts of individuals which are the result of deliberation, calculation and thought involving the ordering of means to ends.' Who among the following has given this definition

Chester Barnard

Herbert Simon

Mc Gregor

Peter Drucker


7. Which one of the following concepts is not related to Douglas Mc Gregor

The Scanlon Plan

Theory Y in Line Staff Relationship

Generic Management

Professional Manager From Cosmology to Reality

8. Which of the following theories considers corruption as 'Post Constitutional Opportunism'
designed to generate benefits for individuals or groups

Game Theory

Public Choice Theory

Systems Theory

Bureaucratic Theory

9. Who among the following called Mary Parker Follett as 'The Prophet of Management'
Elton Mayo

Chester Bernard

Herbert Simon

Peter Drucker

l0. Match List I with List II. Select the correct answer from codes given below
List I List II
(Authors) (Ideas/Concepts)
William Niskanen Goals of New Public Administration
James Buchanan Ideas of 3rd Minnobrook Conference
Osborne and Gaebler Reinventing Government
Frederickson Public Choice
Budget Maximizing

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ll. Match List I with List II. Select the correct answer from codes given below
List I List II
(Authors) (Books)
Nobert Weiner The Human Organization
Rensis Likert The Practice of Management
Peter Drucker Human Behaviour at Work
Keith Davis The Human Use of Human Beings

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l2. Which of the following authors have contributed towards the evolution of the Marxist perspective or class theory of state
Karl Marx
Freiderick Engels
A. Gramsci
Robert Nozick
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l3. Which of the following are the devices of coordination suggested by James D. Thompson
Standardisation
Committees
Coordination by plan
Mutual adjustments
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l4. Assertion Leadership is Instrumental in motivating the groups and in the process,improving organizational performance.
Reason Behavioural science research has focussed attention on the kind of leadership behaviour that could be related to leadership effectiveness.
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Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation of

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is false, but is true

15. Which of the following is not a pattern of communication

Chain Pattern

'All -Channel' Network Pattern

Wheel Pattern

Triangle Pattern

l6. An approach that concentrates on a unique case, the historical episode or study the single agency or country is called by F.W. Riggs as

Ecological

Non Ecological

Nomethetic

Ideographic

l7. U.S. President has the power to issue executive orders for which of the following purposes

Establishing new programme offices or commissions to carry out the President's Political agenda.

Declaring when the world force will observe holidays.

Creating policies that affect legislation passed by congress is to be enforced.

Individual executive orders cannot be rejected or modified by the congress.

l8. Assertion Rule of law and administrative law are both complementary and are interdependent to make each other work.
Reason The modern concept of rule of law will be frustrated if not supported by a sound administration, and only a separate administrative law can provide that sound administration.
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l9. Which of the following is not considered as the core factor of Civil Services code of conduct in Britain after the amendments made in June, 2006

Integrity

Impartiality

Neutrality

Anonymity

20. Which one of the following is not a correct characteristic of development administration

Oriented towards organizational growth and effectiveness.

Oriented towards efficiency and economy.

Structure shaped by requirements of goals.

Empirical approach to problem solving.

2l. V.A. Pai Panandikars' key formula of development administration, CROPP is expressed as

Co-ordination, Reporting, Organisation, Policy and Planning

Co-ordination, Resources, Organisation, Policy and Planning

Co-ordination, Resources, Organisation, Personnel and Procedures

Co-ordination, Resources, Organisation, Personnel and Performance

22. The format of oath and Affirmations to be taken by a Minister are provided in which of the following schedule of the Constitution of India

Second Schedule

Third Schedule

Fourth Schedule

Seventh Schedule

23. Which of the following defines the authority, responsibility and obligation of each ministry in Government of India for transaction of their business

Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961

Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules 1961

Constitution of India

An Act of Parliament

24. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the Zonal Councils in India

These were set up under the State Reorganization Act, 1956

Their objective is the development of Co-operative working among the states

Currently the total number of zonal councils are six.

The Prime Minister is the Chairman of these Councils.

25. Consider the following about Zero Hour
It starts at 12 noon
It is the press that gave the name Zero Hour
In the rules there is no mention of any Zero Hour
It provides opportunities to the Members of House to raise matter of urgent nature
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26. Which of the following statements about merits of seniority based Promotion System is not correct

It is a fair and simple method of internal recruitment.

It enhances the morale of personnel.

The administration gets benefits of services of experienced personnel.

It promotes competition and merit among the employees.


27. Which of the following statements are true about the recommendations of Fourteenth Finance Commission
The commission recommended the total grants during 2015 20 to Panchayats is to be divided into basic and performance grants.
The grants are to be utilized for upgradation of basic services and maintenance of community assets.
The recommended ratio of basic grant and performance grant is 85 15 basis.
The total grant sanctioned to Panchayats for the period 2015-20 is over . 2 Lakh crore.
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28. Match List I with List II. Select the correct answer from codes given below
List I List II
(Body) (Set up by)
University Grants Commission Constitutional Body
Reserve Bank of India Statutory Body
Central Social Welfare Board Executive Resolution
Finance Commission Public Enterprises

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29. Which of the following statements about the empanelment process for the Central Secretariate Posts are correct
It seeks to create a short list of eligible officers on the basis of their merits and seniority.
It seeks to create a short list of eligible officers on the basis of seniority.
In practice, it is said, that it is an opaque glass ceiling.
The present selection process is viewed by All India Police Officers as objective in nature.
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30. Which one of the following components is not included in Action Plan for Effective and Responsive Administration?

Accountability and citizen friendly government

Developing grievance redressal machinery

Transparency and right to information

Improving performance and integrity of public services

3l. Chronologically arrange the enactments of state level RTI Acts by the respective Governments
Haryana
Tamil Nadu
Rajasthan
Jammu and Kashmir
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32. Competition Commission of India does not perform which of the following functions

To conduct inhouse market research and sectorial research

To promote culture of competition in Indian market

To suggest reforms for financial institutions

To advice Prime Minister on the issues of globalization of economy.

33. "Parliament may by law provide for constitution of a Legislative Council in each state consisting of members elected by local Governments".
This recommendation is made by Second Administrative Reforms Commission in which of the following Report

IV Report

V Report

VI Report

XII Report

34. Which of the following makes part of the study area of Fourth Report of 2nd ARC

Local Governance

Public Order

Ethics in Governance

Right to Information

35. Which of the following areas were not put within the purview of detailed examination by 2nd ARC
Administration of Defence and Railways
Centre -State Relations
Judicial Reforms
State and District Administration
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36. Which one of the following is not identified as one of the characteristics of scientific method by Henry Johnson

It is empirical

It is ethical

It is theoretical

It is cumulative

37. 'Hypotheses that aim at testing the existence of logically derived relationships between empirical uniformities' are termed as

Simple Hypotheses

Common Sense Propositions

Complex Ideal type Hypotheses

Analytical Hypotheses

38. The method which aims to study a phenomenon, event, situation or development 'thorough and detailed analysis' or undertakes intensive study is known as

Survey method

Case study method

Historical method

Statistical method

39. Which one of the following is a correct Harvard referencing convention

Kumar, Ashok (2015) Social Research Methods, Oxford. Oxford University Press

Kumar, Ashok (2015) Social Research Methods, Oxford University Press. Oxford

Kumar, Ashok Social Research Methods. Oxford University Press. Oxford. (2015)

Kumar, Ashok, Social Research Methods, Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2015.

40. Which of the following is not covered under six dimensions of World Governance Indicators

Voice and Accountability

Government Effectiveness

Political Stability and Lack of Violence

Independent Media

4l. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the National Commission for Backward classes
It was set up on the direction of Supreme Court of India.
It was set up on 14-8-1993.
It is a statutory body comprising five members including the Chairman.
The Ministry of social justice and empowerment is the controlling Ministry in this regard.
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42. Which of the following is correct term of the office of Chairperson and Members of National Human Rights Commission

5 years or maximum 70 years of age

5 years or maximum 65 years of age

6 years or maximum 65 years of age

6 years or maximum 62 years of age

43. Which of the following is the focus of Public Enterprise Economic Reform Policies in India
Creating internal competition by eliminating entry barriers and subsidies.
Improving the management of public enterprises by the mandate to become the profit oriented centres.
Introducing restructuring policies.
Introducing an element of hire and fire in public sector enterprises.
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44. Economic Survey states the yearly economic development of India by
Summing up the performance of various development projects
Reviewing the growth of developments
Putting the policies of the government into perspective
Displaying the possible future short term and medium term aspects of the economy
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45. Which of the following is not an objective of India's new Industrial policy framework

Promotion of efficiency in the Industrial sector.

Reduction of bias in favour of excessive capital intensity.

Stress on retaining licensing requirements.

Encourage employment oriented industrialization.

46. "The task of delimitation and reservation of constituencies for local Bodies should be entrusted to the State Election Commission". This recommendation was made by

Ashok Mehta Committee

ARC II

L.M. Singhvi Committee

L.C. Jain Committee

47. "State Governments should encourage local Bodies to out source specific functions to Public or Private agencies". This recommendation was made by which of the following Commission Committee

14th Finance Commission

ARC- II

Expenditure Reforms Commission

L.K. Jha Committee

48. Under which article of Indian Constitution Courts have no jurisdiction to examine validity of a law, relating to delimitation of constituencies or allocation of seats, made under article 243 K

131

226

243 K

329

49. Assertion State Finance Commissions should evolve objectives and transparent norms for devolution of funds.
Reason The norms should include areawise indices for backwardness.
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50. Under which Article of Constitution of India District Planning Committee is Constituted in a state

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