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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. |
Consider the following statements-- Ethics Reforms Act, 1989 passed by the U. S. Congress was an improvement over the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 in that--1. It extended the provisions of the 1978 Act to the federal judiciary and legislature as well.2. It created the Office of Personnel Management and Office of Government Ethics.3. It led to the appointment of Special Prosecutor in the Department of Justice and a legal counsel in the Sentate.4. It did none of the above except change the title of the Act.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 4 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Weber’s charismatic authority has which of the following features ?1. Positions are given to followers on the basis of their merit.2. Legitimacy is derived from ‘charisma’.3. Person giving order has sacred and outstanding characteristics.Select the correct answer using the code given below-- |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 3. |
The New Public Management places maximum emphasis on which one of the following ? |
| A. | Customer driven government |
| B. | Entrepreneurial government |
| C. | Rationality in decision making |
| D. | Down-sizing of bureaucracy |
| Answer» C. Rationality in decision making | |
| 4. |
Which of the following are the components of Maslow’s esteem needs ?1. Aggressiveness2. Desire to attain fame3. Independence4. Social recognition5. Self-confidence Select the correct answer using the code given below-- |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 5 |
| D. | 1, 2, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» C. 1, 3 and 5 | |
| 5. |
Consider the following statements about Motivation--1. It refers to human behaviour directed towards organizational goals.2. It activates the organization members to achieve the desired goals.3. It is concerned with identification of inefficiency factors.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 6. |
Which one of the following is the correct statement ?The experiments of Mayo and Roethlisberger were predicated initially on the Taylorian hypothesis that workers-- |
| A. | Are essentially lazy |
| B. | Are motivated only by more pay |
| C. | Respond like machines to changes in working conditions |
| D. | Obey orders of immediate superiors |
| Answer» D. Obey orders of immediate superiors | |
| 7. |
Which one among the following conducts the “Census of Central Government Employees” and publishes the Report thereof ? |
| A. | Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India |
| B. | Directorate General of Employment and Training, Ministry of Labour, Government of India |
| C. | Planning Commission of India |
| D. | Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
| Answer» C. Planning Commission of India | |
| 8. |
How can a State Information Commissioner be removed from office ? |
| A. | By an order of the State Chief Information Commissioner |
| B. | By the Supreme Court of India |
| C. | By an order of the Governor after the Supreme Court, on a reference made to it by the Governor, has on inquiry reported that the State Information Commissioner ought to be removed |
| D. | In a manner similar to the removal from his office of a Judge of a High Court |
| Answer» D. In a manner similar to the removal from his office of a Judge of a High Court | |
| 9. |
Which one of the following streams of thought could not be labelled under ‘situational design theory’ ? |
| A. | Behavioural approach |
| B. | Neo-classical, approach |
| C. | Contingency approach |
| D. | Bureaucratic model |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
Which of the following are the power bases of leadership in terms of formulation by French and Raven ?1. Coercive power2. Technical power3. Referent power4. Police power5. Legitimate powerSelect the correct answer using the code given below-- |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 4 and 5 |
| D. | 1, 3 and 5 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
Who among the following termed communication as the foundation of cooperative group activity in an organization ? |
| A. | H. A. Simon |
| B. | J. D. Millet |
| C. | Peter Drucker |
| D. | Chester I. Barnard |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Who among the following had tested Weber’s ideal type model empirically and found that the Weberian Model had internal contradictions ? |
| A. | Gouldner |
| B. | Merton |
| C. | Barnard |
| D. | Simon |
| Answer» B. Merton | |
| 13. |
Consider the following statements--1. The Central Staffing Scheme for the Central Government employees is operated by the Union Public Service Commission.2. The Central Staffing Scheme pertains only to the officers from Group A Central Services only and it does not apply to officers from All India Services.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. | |
| 14. |
Which one of the following is not a/an approach/method/principle for organization development (OD) ? |
| A. | Grid approach |
| B. | Survey feedback method |
| C. | Process consultation |
| D. | Peter principle |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
Consider the following statements about variable budgets--1. Variable budgets are used most appropriately when operations are repetitive.2. Variable budgets are used most appropriately when there is only a small number of different expenses.3. Variable budgets are often quite expensive to prepare.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Which of the following is not one of the four systems of leadership suggested by Rensis Likert ? |
| A. | Charismatic |
| B. | Exploitive-authoritative |
| C. | Consultative |
| D. | Participative-group |
| Answer» B. Exploitive-authoritative | |
| 17. |
In the Managerial Grid approach to defining leadership styles by Robert Blake and Jane Mouton, which variable is used along with the concern for people ? |
| A. | Concern for external environment |
| B. | Concern for flexibility |
| C. | Concern for production |
| D. | Concern for managing change |
| Answer» D. Concern for managing change | |
| 18. |
John Woodward is known for her contribution in which area ? |
| A. | Task technology approach to organizational design |
| B. | Environmental approach to organizational design |
| C. | Communication systems in an organization |
| D. | Feedback control in an organization |
| Answer» B. Environmental approach to organizational design | |
| 19. |
Who is/are the author(s) of the well-known book : Paradoxes of Group Life on the subject of intragroup conflicts in an organization ? |
| A. | A. F. Stoner and E. Freeman |
| B. | K. Smith and D. Berg |
| C. | S. Ghoshal |
| D. | C. K. Prahlad |
| Answer» B. K. Smith and D. Berg | |
| 20. |
Which of the following has/have been granted exemption from disclosure under the Right to Information Act, 2005 unless the competent authority is satisfied that larger public interest warrants the disclosure of the relevant information ?1. Information in respect of intellectual property, the disclosure of which would harm the competitive position of a third party.2. Information available to a person in his fiduciary relationship.Select the correct answer using the code given below-- |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 21. |
Ashtadhayi was written by- |
| A. | Vedavyas |
| B. | Panini |
| C. | Shukadeva |
| D. | Balmiki |
| Answer» C. Shukadeva | |
| 22. |
Consider according to Buddism-Assertion (A) : There is no rebirth.Reason (R) : There is no soul.Now select your answer from the following codes :Codes :(A): There is no rebirth.Reason (R) : There is no soul.Now select your answer from the following codes :Codes : |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya was the disciple of- |
| A. | Sheikh Alauddin Sabir |
| B. | Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti |
| C. | Baba Farid |
| D. | Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi |
| Answer» D. Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi | |
| 24. |
Lord Buddha preached the following four Noble truths. Put them in correct order using the code given below-1. There is suffering2. There is cessation of suffering3. There is a path leading to cessation of suffering4. There is cause of sufferingCodes : |
| A. | 1, 4, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 4, 3, 2 |
| C. | 1, 3, 2, 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
| Answer» B. 1, 4, 3, 2 | |
| 25. |
Consider-Assertion A : Nehru had no regard for the upanishads.Reason R : His attitude was scientific.Now select your answer from the following codes-Codes : |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
The temples of Khajuraho were built by- |
| A. | Chandelas |
| B. | Pallavas |
| C. | Chalukayas |
| D. | Qutubuddin |
| Answer» B. Pallavas | |
| 27. |
Ashoka called the third Buddist council at- |
| A. | Kalibangan |
| B. | Pataliputra |
| C. | Magadha |
| D. | Sarnath |
| Answer» C. Magadha | |
| 28. |
The Delhi general who successfully advanced up to Madurai was- |
| A. | Khizr Khan |
| B. | Muhammad Ghori |
| C. | Malik Kafur |
| D. | Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq |
| Answer» D. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq | |
| 29. |
Place Chronalogically the following treaties-1. Treaty of Amritsar2. Treaty of Bassein3. Treaty of Seringapatam4. Treaty of SalbaiCodes : |
| A. | 1, 3, 2, 4 |
| B. | 4, 3, 1, 2 |
| C. | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| D. | 2, 1, 4, 3 |
| Answer» D. 2, 1, 4, 3 | |
| 30. |
The tutor of Alexander the great was- |
| A. | Darius |
| B. | Cyrus |
| C. | Socrates |
| D. | Aristotle |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
Kuchipudi dance originated in- |
| A. | Orissa |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
The treaty of Bassein (1802) was signed between- |
| A. | Madhav Rao and the British |
| B. | Baji Rao II and the British |
| C. | Mahadji Scindia and the British |
| D. | Holkar and the British |
| Answer» C. Mahadji Scindia and the British | |
| 33. |
Consider the following statements about Amir Khusro-1. He was a disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya.2. He was the founder of both Hindustani Classical Music and Qawwali. 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 | |
| 34. |
The words 'Satyameva Jayate' in the State Emblem of India, have been adopted from which one of the following ? |
| A. | Brahma Upanishad |
| B. | Mudgala Upanishad |
| C. | Maitreyi Upanishad |
| D. | Mundaka Upanishad |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
The Sarvodaya Movement was started by- |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Jayprakash Narayan |
| C. | Vinoba Bhave |
| D. | Datta Dharmodhikari |
| Answer» D. Datta Dharmodhikari | |
| 36. |
Panini, the first Grammarian of Sanskrit language in India, lived during the- |
| A. | 2nd century B.C. |
| B. | 6th-5th century B.C. |
| C. | 2nd century A.D. |
| D. | 5th-6th century A.D. |
| Answer» C. 2nd century A.D. | |
| 37. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists-List-I(Symbol)(a) Elephant(b) Tree(c) Empty throne(d) HorseList-II(Important event of life of Buddha)1. Renouncement of worldly pleasures2. Birth of Buddha3. Enlightenment4. Representation of RoyaltyCodes :(a) (b) (c) (d) |
| A. | 2 4 3 1 |
| B. | 3 1 4 2 |
| C. | 3 4 1 2 |
| D. | 2 3 4 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists-List-I(Sun temple)(a) Dakshinaarka Temple(b) Surya Pahar Temple(c) Suryanaar Temple(d) Suryanarayanaswamy TempleList-II(Location)1. Goalpara (Assam)2. Arasavilli (Andhara Pradesh)3. Kumbhkonam (Tamil Nadu)4. Madhera (Gujarat)Codes :(a) (b) (c) (d) |
| A. | 4 2 5 1 |
| B. | 3 1 4 2 |
| C. | 4 1 5 2 |
| D. | 3 2 4 1 |
| Answer» B. 3 1 4 2 | |
| 39. |
In which country of the world, the largest Buddhist temple is located ? |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | Indonesia |
| C. | China |
| D. | India |
| Answer» C. China | |
| 40. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists-List-I(Name of author)(a) Abul Fazl(b) Nizamuddin Ahmad(c) Krishnadeva Raya(d) KalhanList-II(Name of the book)1. Tabqat-i-Akbari2. Akbarnama3. Rajatarangini4. AmuktamalyadaCodes :(a) (b) (c) (d) |
| A. | 2 4 1 3 |
| B. | 3 1 4 2 |
| C. | 2 1 4 3 |
| D. | 3 4 1 2 |
| Answer» D. 3 4 1 2 | |
| 41. |
Who among the following taught the doctrine of 'Shunyata' ? |
| A. | Nagarjuna |
| B. | Shankaracharya |
| C. | Harisena |
| D. | Vallabhacharya |
| Answer» B. Shankaracharya | |
| 42. |
Which film won the Best Picture in the 79th Annual Academy Award (Oscar Award) 2007 conferred in Feb. 2007 ? |
| A. | The Departed |
| B. | The Queen |
| C. | The Dream Girls |
| D. | The Last King of Scotland |
| Answer» B. The Queen | |
| 43. |
The national centre for production of bio-fertilizers is at- |
| A. | Hyderabad |
| B. | Ghaziabad |
| C. | Nellore |
| D. | Dehradoon |
| Answer» C. Nellore | |
| 44. |
In which state 'Kanya Vidyadhan Yojana' is operational ? |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Haryana |
| Answer» B. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 45. |
Electron was discovered by- |
| A. | Rutherford |
| B. | Bohr |
| C. | J. J. Thomson |
| D. | Ramsay |
| Answer» D. Ramsay | |
| 46. |
Which of the following satellites helps to telecast T.V. Network Programmes all over the country ? |
| A. | APPLE |
| B. | Rohini |
| C. | Aryabhatta |
| D. | INSAT–1B |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
Where will World Cup Football, 2010 be played ? |
| A. | South Africa |
| B. | Mexico |
| C. | Brazil |
| D. | Canada |
| Answer» B. Mexico | |
| 48. |
Which Sports Association of Indian lifted the ban from its players 'foreign tours' ? |
| A. | BCCI |
| B. | All India Tennis Federation |
| C. | Badminton Association of India |
| D. | All India Football Federation |
| Answer» B. All India Tennis Federation | |
| 49. |
With which country U.N.O. has an agreement for 'Oil for food' ? |
| A. | Kuwait |
| B. | Iran |
| C. | Iraq |
| D. | Venezuela |
| Answer» D. Venezuela | |
| 50. |
Who has declared as 'Miss India World, 2007' ? |
| A. | Puja Gupta |
| B. | Amrita Pathi |
| C. | Puja Chitgopekar |
| D. | Sarah Jane Dias |
| Answer» E. | |