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1.

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, the President is empowered to promulgate an ordinance?--

A. Article 53
B. Article 54
C. Article 122
D. Article 123
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

Catastrophe theory developed by Rene Thom for the study of development administration has been borrowed from

A. Physics
B. Applied Mathematics
C. Applied Economics
D. Disaster Management
Answer» C. Applied Economics
Discussion
3.

What type of budgetary method is used in the context of Development Administration?

A. Performance Budget
B. Block vote Budget Allocation System
C. Zero-base Budget
D. Line-Item Budget
Answer» B. Block vote Budget Allocation System
Discussion
4.

Comparative Public Administration is not concerned with(i) Search for the theory of administration.(ii) Practical application of knowledge.(iii) Observance of Cultural factors(iv) Study of ongoing problems of Public Administration.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

A. (i), (ii), (iii)
B. (ii), (iii), (iv)
C. (i), (ii), (iv)
D. (i), (iii), (iv)
Answer» D. (i), (iii), (iv)
Discussion
5.

In Britain, responsibility for Central Co-ordination and Management of Civil Services is divided between:

A. Treasury and Home Department
B. Prime Minister and Home Department
C. Cabinet Office and Prime Minister's Office
D. Cabinet Office and Treasury
Answer» E.
Discussion
6.

Who is in-charge of the office of Public Service and Science in Britain?

A. Lord Chancellor
B. Chancellor of Exchequer
C. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
D. Cabinet Secretary
Answer» D. Cabinet Secretary
Discussion
7.

Which one of the following is the concern of the Hatch Act 1919?

A. Political activities of Civil Servants
B. Right to strike
C. Right to form association
D. Machinery for Negotiation
Answer» B. Right to strike
Discussion
8.

Which of the following is not the assumption of theory X?

A. Most people must be corrected and controlled.
B. The average human being prefers to be directed.
C. Most of the people do not dislike work inherently.
D. People have relatively little ambitions and wants.
Answer» D. People have relatively little ambitions and wants.
Discussion
9.

Who is the author of the book titled 'Bureaucrazy'?

A. Michael Crozier
B. M.K. Kaw
C. P.N. Haxer
D. Veerappa Moily
Answer» C. P.N. Haxer
Discussion
10.

Which of the following are the foci areas of research in Comparative Public Administration as identified by Ferrel Heady?(i) Component approach(ii) Modified traditional approach(iii) Development system model(iv) General system model(v) Middle range theorySelect the correct answer by using codes given below:Codes:

A. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
B. (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)
C. (i), (iii), (iv), (v)
D. (i), (ii), (iii), (v)
Answer» C. (i), (iii), (iv), (v)
Discussion
11.

Clayton Alderfer attempted to rework Maslow's need hierarchy to align it more closely with empirical research. His revised need hierarchy is labelled as

A. Theory of Needs
B. Self efficiency theory
C. ERG theory
D. Equity theory
Answer» D. Equity theory
Discussion
12.

Match List -- I with List -- II. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I (Author) a. Mooneyand Reiley b. Etzioni c. Marwick d. Gowldner List -- II(Types of Leadership)1. Institutionalists, Specialists, Hybrids2. Titular leaders, Controllers, true organizers3. Officials, Informal and formal leaders4. Locals and CosmopolitansCodes: a b c d

A. 1 3 4 2
B. 2 3 1 4
C. 2 4 1 3
D. 4 2 3 1
Answer» C. 2 4 1 3
Discussion
13.

The term 'Charisma' used by Max Weber in the ideal type is taken from which of the following languages?

A. German
B. Greek
C. Italian
D. Roman
Answer» C. Italian
Discussion
14.

Match List -- I with List -- II. Select the correct answer from the codes given follow:List -- I (Definitions) a. An employee should receive orders from one superior only. b. A man cannot serve two masters. c. Every member of an organization should report to one and only one leader. d. Each employee should have only one boss. List -- II(Authors)1. Henry Fayol2. Pfiffner and Presthus3. Dimock and Dimock4. Gullick and UrwickCodes: a b c d

A. 1 4 2 3
B. 1 3 2 4
C. 2 3 4 1
D. 3 2 4 1
Answer» B. 1 3 2 4
Discussion
15.

Assertion (AS): The satisfying administrative man is different from the maximising man.Reason (R): The administrative man does not search for the optimal decision but a satisfactory oneCodes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are correct and(R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B. Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but(R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but(R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
Discussion
16.

Which of the following concepts are related to constructive conflict as suggested by Mary Parker Follet?(i) Domination(ii) Compromise(iii) Integration(iv) DelegationSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

A. (i), (ii)
B. (iii), (iv)
C. (i), (ii), (iii)
D. (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer» D. (ii), (iii), (iv)
Discussion
17.

Match of the following statements are correct in relation to F.W. Taylor's 'Scientific Management'?(i) Time and methods of study maybe used to find out the best way of performing a job.(ii) Specialists may be employed to perform the tasks.(iii) Workers must perform the job in whichever way they like.(iv) Work place and incentives are not linked to output.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

A. Only (i)
B. (i), (ii)
C. (i), (iii)
D. (iii), (iv)
Answer» C. (i), (iii)
Discussion
18.

Match List -- I with List -- II. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I (Types of Leaders) a. Climbers b. Conservers c. Zealots d. Advocates List -- II(Attributes)1. Motivation and Commitment2. Maximisation of Roles and Resources3. Power, Income and Prestige4. Sense of Public Interest 5. Minimum changeCodes: a b c d

A. 3 5 1 2
B. 2 4 1 2
C. 3 5 2 1
D. 1 2 3 4
Answer» B. 2 4 1 2
Discussion
19.

The concept of 'Unity of vision' is a core theme of

A. Matrix organisations
B. Missionary agencies
C. Field based offices
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Missionary agencies
Discussion
20.

Who among the following has called staff agency as 'it is her alter-ego'?

A. James D. Mooney
B. Henry Fayol
C. Pffifner and Presthus
D. Dimock, Dimock and Koeing
Answer» D. Dimock, Dimock and Koeing
Discussion
21.

Consider the following factors:(i) Nature of work--(ii) Age of agency(iii) Leadership(iv) Location of the organizational unitsWhich one of the following principles of organization is determined by above stated factors?

A. Hierarchy
B. Unity of command
C. Span of control
D. Authority
Answer» D. Authority
Discussion
22.

e are living in the age of organization Manwho among the following had said it?

A. W.H. White
B. L.D. White
C. E.N. Gladden
D. Herold E. Dimock
Answer» B. L.D. White
Discussion
23.

Benn and Gaus contend that Publicness and Privateness in society are comprised of three dimensions.Identify the dimensions propounded by them.

A. Agency, institution and person
B. Agency, interest and access
C. Institution, interest and person
D. Interest, person and access
Answer» C. Institution, interest and person
Discussion
24.

Assertion (AS): Open model theorists dislike the rigidity, inflexibility and anti-humanist view of bureaucracy.Reason (R): Close-model theorists consider organization as a fluid network structure.Codes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B. Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Discussion
25.

Public Management is the merger of normative orientation of traditional Public Administration and the instrumental orientation of General Management. Who said it?

A. Christopher Hood
B. Tullock
C. Van ban-Lane
D. Perry and Kramer
Answer» E.
Discussion
26.

Post-modern Public Administration is based on a trilogy of post-behaviour tenets of Public Administration. Which of the following is the trilogy?

A. Critical Theory, New Left Ideology and Constructivism.
B. New Public Administration, Critical Theory and New Public Management.
C. New Public Administration, Public Choice Theory, and New Public Management.
D. Critical Theory, Phenomenology and Structural Theory.
Answer» E.
Discussion
27.

n the Science of Administration, whether public or private, the basic good is efficiency.Who among the following made this statement?

A. L. Urwick
B. Luther Gullick
C. Henry Fayol
D. J.D. Mooney
Answer» C. Henry Fayol
Discussion
28.

What is the correct sequence of events for hunger motivation?Indicate your answer using the codes given below:1. Energy level to its set point2. A bout of eating3. Presence of an energy deficit4. Satiation5. HungerCodes:

A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B. 3, 5, 2, 1, 4
C. 2, 1, 3, 5, 4
D. 5, 4, 3, 1, 2
Answer» C. 2, 1, 3, 5, 4
Discussion
29.

Given below are the three type's psychological investigations: (1) Field experiments, (2) Laboratory experiments, and (3) Ex post facto field studies. If the above investigations are arranged in descending order in terms of researcher's ability to control secondary variance, the typical order would be

A. 2, 1, 3
B. 3, 1, 2
C. 2, 3, 1
D. 3, 2, 1
Answer» B. 3, 1, 2
Discussion
30.

Separation between Politics and Administration had become an 'outworn credo'. Who said this?

A. Woodrow Wilson
B. Dwight Waldo
C. Frank J. Goodnow
D. Herbert Simon
Answer» C. Frank J. Goodnow
Discussion
31.

dministration, not the sword, is the key to enduring in the Great Society.Who said it?

A. Woodrow Wilson
B. Charles A. Bernard
C. Adams Brooks
D. M.E. Dimock
Answer» C. Adams Brooks
Discussion
32.

Persons high in achievement motivation tend to prefer tasks that are _____.

A. Very easy
B. Extremely difficult
C. Moderately difficult
D. All types of task
Answer» D. All types of task
Discussion
33.

Match List - I with List - II and indicate your answer using codes given below:List - I (Visual variables) p. Colour q. Illuminance r. Luminance s. Brightness List - II(Explanations) 1. The effect of intensity of light on the observer 2. The intensity of light reflected from an illuminated surface. 3. The amount of incident light. 4. The subjective or psychological effect that different wavelengths of light on the observer Codes: p q r s

A. 1 2 3 4
B. 4 3 2 1
C. 2 1 3 4
D. 1 4 2 3
Answer» C. 2 1 3 4
Discussion
34.

Match List - I with List - II and indicate your answer with the help of codes given below:List - I (Measure of Intelligence) p. EEG q. Reaction Time r. Culture Fair Test s. Verbal Test List - II(Psychologist) 1. Binet 2. Eysenck 3. Galton 4. Horn Codes:p q r s

A. 1234
B. 3124
C. 2341
D. 4213
Answer» D. 4213
Discussion
35.

Match the following List - I with List - II and indicate your answer using codes given below:List - I (Parts of the Eye) p. Rods and Cones q. Iris r. Ciliary muscles s. Blind spot List - II (Descriptions) 1. Stable and unique in individual and can be used for identification better than finger prints. 2. Photoreceptors in retina 3. The optic disc where optic nerve fibers leave the eye enrouteto the brain 4. Control its curvature which varies depending on the distance of the object focused.Codes: p q r s

A. 4 1 2 3
B. 2 1 4 3
C. 1 2 3 4
D. 3 4 1 2
Answer» C. 1 2 3 4
Discussion
36.

After the recent heavy catastrophic floods in a given state, a psychologist interviewed 120 participants to understand the psychological consequences of the event. This is an example of

A. Ex post facto field research
B. Field experiment
C. Controlled experiment
D. Psychometric research
Answer» B. Field experiment
Discussion
37.

Given below are two statements, the first labelled as Assertion (AS) and the second labelled as Reason (R). Indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): Test-Retest reliability of Psychometric tests is more than that of projective tests.Reason (R): Trait approach presumes consistency of personality.Codes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
Discussion
38.

The chi-square, computed for a contingency table, was based on six degrees of freedom. If the contingency table had three rows, how many columns would it have?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Answer» D. 6
Discussion
39.

The resting potential of a Neuron is

A. - 95 mv
B. + 85 mv
C. - 70 mv
D. + 70 mv
Answer» D. + 70 mv
Discussion
40.

Arrange the following layers of Retina in order of light travelling from environment to back of the eyeball:I. Ganglion cellsII. Cone receptorsIII. Horizontal cellsIV. Bipolar cellsCodes:

A. I, II, III, IV
B. II, III, IV, I
C. IV, II, III, I
D. I, IV, III, II
Answer» E.
Discussion
41.

Put the parts of the Brain in sequence, going from higher to lower level of brainI. MetencephalonII. MesencephalonIII. DiancephalonIV. TelencephalonV. MyelencephalonCodes:

A. I, II, III, IV, V
B. II, IV, I, III, V
C. IV, III, II, I, V
D. III, II, I, V, IV
Answer» D. III, II, I, V, IV
Discussion
42.

Individual differences in intelligence are due to

A. Only genetic factors
B. Only environmental factors
C. Genetic and economic factors
D. Many factors including genetic and environmental
Answer» E.
Discussion
43.

Given below are the two statements, the first labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): Naturalistic observation is the highly preferred method in ethological research.Reason (R): Naturalistic observation is free from observer-bias.Codes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are true and(R) is the correct explanation of(AS).
B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Discussion
44.

Given below are two statements, the first labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): During action potential, there is change in polarization of ions across neuronal membrane.Reason (R): All the negative ions are transported outside the neuronal membrane.Codes:

A. Both (AS) u0026 (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B. Both (AS) u0026 (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Discussion
45.

There are various kinds of cells in human body. Which one of the following is not a neuron?

A. Sensory
B. Glia
C. Inter
D. Motor
Answer» C. Inter
Discussion
46.

Having seen or heard a stimulus once may facilitate our recognizing it on a latter occasion, even if we are not aware that this is happening. This phenomena is referred to as

A. Primacy effect
B. Recency effect
C. Practice effect
D. Priming effect
Answer» E.
Discussion
47.

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Indicate your answer using the code given below:Assertion (AS): Computational approach involves a rigorous, mathematically oriented analysis of certain aspects of visual perception derived largely from computer simulation and artificial intelligence.Reason (R): Neurophysiological approach argues that sensory and perceptual phenomena are best explained by known neural and physiological mechanisms serving sensory structures.Codes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B. Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
Discussion
48.

Shyam does not like to be in family gatherings but his mother has asked him to attend it. He decides to tell a lie that he has examination on that day however he finds it very distasteful. Shyam is experiencing------

A. Double avoidance conflict
B. Double approach conflict
C. Approach-avoidance conflict
D. Double approach-double avoidance conflict
Answer» B. Double approach conflict
Discussion
49.

The visible spectrum wavelength ranges from

A. 380 to 760 nanometers
B. 200 to 700 nanometers
C. 400 to 1000 nanometers
D. 100 to 1000 nanometers
Answer» B. 200 to 700 nanometers
Discussion
50.

Civil Servants are not discharging the following:

A. Execution of Law of the land
B. Preparation of the budget
C. Contacting the people and explaining the programmes of Government
D. Judicial activities
Answer» E.
Discussion