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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Who of the following is the administrative head of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) ? |
| A. | Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister |
| B. | Cabinet Secretary |
| C. | Any Senior Secretary to the Government of India |
| D. | Home Secretary |
| Answer» B. Cabinet Secretary | |
| 2. |
Which of the following statements about World Trade Organizationare correct ? (i) It deals with trade negotiations which cover goods, services andintellectual property. (ii) It spells out the principles of liberalization. (iii) It maintains regular dialogue with NGOs etc. with the aim of enhancing cooperation. (iv) It comprises of 188 countries as its members. Select the correct answer by using codes given below :Codes : |
| A. | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
| B. | (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
| C. | (i), (iii) and (iv) |
| D. | (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
| Answer» B. (ii), (iii) and (iv) | |
| 3. |
Who is the editor of the book titled 'Development Administration in Asia' ? |
| A. | M.H.D. Turner |
| B. | Edward W. Weidner |
| C. | V. Subramaniam |
| D. | M. Shamsul Haque |
| Answer» C. V. Subramaniam | |
| 4. |
Mayor-in-Council form of Government means : |
| A. | Cabinet form of Government at the municipal level |
| B. | Classical prefectorial form of Government at the municipal level. |
| C. | Making mayor accountable to his colleagues. |
| D. | Presidential form of Government at the Municipal level. |
| Answer» B. Classical prefectorial form of Government at the municipal level. | |
| 5. |
Which of the following statements about US civil service are correct ? (i) The spoils system began to be eroded with the enactment of Civil Service Reforms Act, 1883. (ii) The merit system expanded steadily to almost all of federal employees. (iii) The overwhelming proportion of bureaucrats are career civil servants selected on the basis of competitive examination. (iv) Approximately 15000 job skills are represented within the federal work force. Select the correct answer by using codes given below :Codes : |
| A. | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
| B. | (i), (iii) and (iv) |
| C. | (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
| D. | (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
| Answer» C. (ii), (iii) and (iv) | |
| 6. |
Which one of the following is not the Fast Stream scheme designedfor specialists and other groups of civil servants in British Civil Service ? |
| A. | Analytical Fast Stream |
| B. | European Stream |
| C. | National Stream |
| D. | Northern Ireland Fast Stream |
| Answer» D. Northern Ireland Fast Stream | |
| 7. |
Match List - I with List - II. Select the correct answer from the codesgiven below :List - I(Theory)a. Max Weber's Bureaucraticb. Public Choice Theoryc. Taylorism d. New Public ManagementList - II(Features)Theoryi. Efficiency and economyii. Internal accountabilityiii. Efficiency, economy and effectivenessiv. Self-serving bureaucracyCodes : a b c d |
| A. | ii iv i ii |
| B. | ii iv i iii |
| C. | iv ii iii i |
| D. | ii iv iii i |
| Answer» C. iv ii iii i | |
| 8. |
Which of the following is the basic premise of New Public Management ? |
| A. | Government is a primary agent of all social actions. |
| B. | Large governmental bureaucracy. |
| C. | More flexible and open government. |
| D. | Paternal government. |
| Answer» D. Paternal government. | |
| 9. |
The communication process model developed by Shannon, Weaver andSchramm includes the following : (1) Source, (2) Receiver, (3) Encoder(4) Decoder, (5) Message channel(6) Feedback , (7) NoiseArrange them in the proper sequence and select the correctanswer from the following codes :Codes : |
| A. | 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 2, 4 |
| B. | 1, 3, 5, 4, 2, 6, 7 |
| C. | 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 1, 3 |
| D. | 3, 4, 2, 6, 7, 5, 1 |
| Answer» C. 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 1, 3 | |
| 10. |
Which one of the following statements regarding British Government is not correct ? |
| A. | The Prime Minister is appointed by the Queen. |
| B. | All ministers are members of the House of Commons. |
| C. | The Lord Chancellor is always a member of thenHouse of Lords. |
| D. | New ministerial offices may be created, others may be abolished by Her Majesty Government. |
| Answer» C. The Lord Chancellor is always a member of thenHouse of Lords. | |
| 11. |
Match List - I with List - II. Select the correct answer from the codesgiven below :List - I(Thinkers)a. Joseph M. Juranb. Peter Druckerc. W.Edward Demingd. Henri FayolList - II(Concept)i. Father of Quality Managementii. Father of Total Quality Managementiii. Social Ecologistiv. Founder of Management Process schoolCodes : a b c d |
| A. | ii iv i iii |
| B. | iii ii iv i |
| C. | i iii ii iv |
| D. | i ii iii iv |
| Answer» D. i ii iii iv | |
| 12. |
Which of the following theory deals with the inherent challengesof motivating workers and controlling cooperative action? |
| A. | Principal-Agent Theory |
| B. | Maturity-Immaturity Theory |
| C. | Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory |
| D. | Human Relations Theory |
| Answer» B. Maturity-Immaturity Theory | |
| 13. |
Which of the following is not one of the 14 principles enunciated byHenri Fayol ? |
| A. | Subordination of individual interest to general interest |
| B. | Authority and Responsibility |
| C. | Order |
| D. | Control |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Public Administration and Private Administration are not differentfrom each other on which of the following grounds ? |
| A. | Uniformity of rules andnregulation. |
| B. | Internal financial control |
| C. | Ministerial Responsibility |
| D. | Service motive |
| Answer» C. Ministerial Responsibility | |
| 15. |
Match List - I with List - II. Select the correct answer from the codesgiven below :List - I(Leadership Theory)a. Trait Theoryb. Skill Theoryc. Style Theoryd. Situation TheoryList - II(Basic Characteristics)i. Task-oriented and relationship orientedii. Leader must alter leadership based on situationiii. Leader possesses certain innate characteristicsiv. Leadership is centred on human capitalCode : a b c d |
| A. | ii iii i iv |
| B. | i iv iii ii |
| C. | iii ii i iv |
| D. | iii iv i ii |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Consider the following characteristics of behavioual approach : (i) The central objective of Behavioural approach is scientific study of human behaviour. (ii) The root of behavioural approach can be traced back to the Taylor's experiments. (iii) The behavioural approach touch upon the area of organisation behaviour, suchas motivation, leadership, etc. (iv) The behavioural approach is not a theory of organization. Select the correct answer by using code given below : Codes : |
| A. | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
| B. | (i), (ii) and (iv) |
| C. | (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
| D. | (i), (iii) and (iv) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
Administrative management is closer in concept and perception toWeberian theory because (i) both are concerned with top administrators than of production workers. (ii) both hold economic efficiency as its ultimate object. (iii) both express more concern for organization than man. (iv) both consider organization as a unit of its environment.Codes : |
| A. | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
| B. | (i), (iii) and (iv) |
| C. | (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
| D. | (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
| Answer» B. (i), (iii) and (iv) | |
| 18. |
Assertion (AS) : The Minnowbrook Conference III emphasized the importance of 'Collaborative Governance' as perhaps the best shield against 'government slackening' or 'Bureaucratic delay'. Reason (R) : There is need to find the ways of institutionalizing coordination and to establish decision making process that work in multi-organizationalsetting such as network of Government agencies. Codes : |
| A. | Both (AS) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of(AS). |
| B. | Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not correctnexplanation 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 correctnexplanation of (AS). | |
| 19. |
Which one of the following has attempted to construct theory ofpublic organization in tune with consumer interest and individualpreferences ? |
| A. | Human Relations Theory |
| B. | Behavioural Approach |
| C. | Development Administration |
| D. | Public Choice Thoery |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
'Public Administration is nothing but the study of Men, Materials andMethods.' This definition has been given by whom of the following ? |
| A. | L.D. White |
| B. | J.M. Pfiftner |
| C. | Perccy McQueen |
| D. | Luther Gulick |
| Answer» D. Luther Gulick | |
| 21. |
The Great Barrier Reef, sometimes in news, is located along: |
| A. | Australia |
| B. | Madagascar |
| C. | South Africa |
| D. | Vietnam |
| Answer» B. Madagascar | |
| 22. |
cience of administration is the latest fruit of the study of thescience of politics.Who among the following made this statement ? |
| A. | Kautilya |
| B. | Woodrow Wilson |
| C. | Frank J. Goodnow |
| D. | L.D. White |
| Answer» C. Frank J. Goodnow | |
| 23. |
Among the following, which are major iron ore producing States? |
| A. | Assam, Bihar, Meghalaya, Tripura and West Bengal |
| B. | Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha, Goa and Karnataka |
| C. | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Uttarakhand |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Kerala |
| Answer» C. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Uttarakhand | |
| 24. |
Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission is: |
| A. | A spacecraft launched by India |
| B. | A collaborative project of ISRO and NASA |
| C. | A spacecraft launched by USA |
| D. | A collaborative project of NASA and European Space Agency |
| Answer» D. A collaborative project of NASA and European Space Agency | |
| 25. |
With reference to the wildlife of India, what is Dugong? |
| A. | It is a desert gazelle |
| B. | It is a marine mammal |
| C. | It is migratory raptor |
| D. | It is a salt water crocodile |
| Answer» C. It is migratory raptor | |
| 26. |
Who of the following has been inducted into National Academy of Engineering in theUnited States of America? |
| A. | Adi Godrej |
| B. | Kurnar Mangalam Birla |
| C. | Ratan Tata |
| D. | N.R. Narayana Murthy |
| Answer» D. N.R. Narayana Murthy | |
| 27. |
Chandi Prasad Bhatt is a well known: |
| A. | Environmentalist and Social Activist |
| B. | Economist and Writer |
| C. | Painter |
| D. | Classical Hindustani Vocalist |
| Answer» B. Economist and Writer | |
| 28. |
eres, Haumea, Makemake and Erisare the names of: |
| A. | Comets observed from Earth |
| B. | Dwarf planets of our solar system |
| C. | Neighboring galaxies |
| D. | Stellar constellations observed in the night sky |
| Answer» C. Neighboring galaxies | |
| 29. |
With reference to refrigerants, consider the following statements:1. Hydrofluorocarbons can be the alternatives to ozone-destroying chlorofluorocarbons in refrigeration.2. Hydrofluorocarbons do not have any global warming potentialWhich of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 30. |
Which one of the following statements regarding the office of the speaker is correct?1. He holds the office during the pleasure of the President2. He need not be a member of the House at the time of his election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his election3. If he intends to resign, the letter of his resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1,2 and 3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» D. 3 only | |
| 31. |
After China and India, which of the following is most populous country? |
| A. | Brazil |
| B. | Indonesia |
| C. | Russian Federation |
| D. | United States of America |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Consider the following statements:1. Coal based power plants are among those which emit mercury into environment.2. Minamata Convention aims at phasing out the use of mercury and mercury based products.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 33. |
The wild goat Ibex is found in: |
| A. | Coromandel coast |
| B. | Himalayas |
| C. | Maikal hills |
| D. | Thar desert |
| Answer» C. Maikal hills | |
| 34. |
With reference to Agni-II missile, consider the following statements:1. It is a surface-to-surface nuclear capable missile from a mobile launcher.2. It has a striking range of 3500 km and can carry a two-tonne payload.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 35. |
Consider the following states:1. Assam 2. Gujarat 3. RajasthanWhich of the following has/have crude oil or natural gas reserves? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
India accounts for which percent of the world's land surface area? |
| A. | 1.8% |
| B. | 2.4% |
| C. | 2.8% |
| D. | 3.2% |
| Answer» C. 2.8% | |
| 37. |
Most of the ozone in the atmosphere is found in: |
| A. | Ionosphere |
| B. | Mesosphere |
| C. | Stratosphere |
| D. | Troposphere |
| Answer» D. Troposphere | |
| 38. |
Baikonour cosmodrome is located in: |
| A. | Kazakhstan |
| B. | Tajikistan |
| C. | Uzbekistan |
| D. | Turkmenistan |
| Answer» B. Tajikistan | |
| 39. |
Consider the following statements:1. Tista (Teesta) river flows through Arunachal Pradesh2. Tista (Teesta) river empties into BrahmaputraWhich of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 40. |
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is located in: |
| A. | Geneva |
| B. | London |
| C. | Rome |
| D. | Vienna |
| Answer» B. London | |
| 41. |
Which one of the following kinds of organisms will be the first one to colonise a bare rock? |
| A. | Algae alone |
| B. | Ferns |
| C. | Fungi alone |
| D. | Lichens |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
Which one among the following is the richest source of protein? |
| A. | Beetroot |
| B. | Potato |
| C. | Soybean |
| D. | Wheat |
| Answer» D. Wheat | |
| 43. |
Consider the following kinds of organisms:l. Algae 2. Fungi 3. ProtozoaIn which of the above are unicellular organisms found? |
| A. | I only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3.only |
| D. | l, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3.only | |
| 44. |
'Doha Development Agenda' sometimes appears in news with reference to: |
| A. | Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development |
| B. | United Conference on Trade and Development |
| C. | United Nations Development Programme |
| D. | World Trade Organization |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
Which one of the following if the National Animal of India? |
| A. | Elephant |
| B. | Rhinoceros |
| C. | Lion |
| D. | Tiger |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
Members of Rajya Sabha are elected for: |
| A. | 4 years |
| B. | 5 years |
| C. | 6 years |
| D. | 3 years |
| Answer» D. 3 years | |
| 47. |
Plants with breathing roots are abundantly found in: |
| A. | Mangrove areas |
| B. | Deserts |
| C. | Tropical savannahs |
| D. | Tundra regions |
| Answer» B. Deserts | |
| 48. |
Consider the following statements:1. A money bill can be introduced in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha2. The President of India can refuse his assent to a money bill and return it to parliamentfor reconsideration.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
Who of the following is popularly known as the Grand Old Man of India? |
| A. | Acharya Vinoba Bhave |
| B. | Dadabhai Naoroji |
| C. | Gopal Krishna Gokhale |
| D. | Mahadev Govind Ranade |
| Answer» C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale | |
| 50. |
Consider the following:1. Solid waste treatment 2. Natural wetlands 3. Ruminant animalsWhich of the above can cause methane emissions and thus can contribute to global warming? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |