200950 + Mcqs in General McqOptions

1.	Which one of the following names is not associated with random numbers used for sampling process?
A.	L.H.C. Tippett
B.	William J. Goode
C.	M.G. Kendall
D.	B. Babington
Answer» C. M.G. Kendall

Discussion

2.	When the universe is heterogenous and too large, the best sampling method which can be adopted is
A.	Random Sampling
B.	Stratified Sampling
C.	Multi-stage Sampling
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Multi-stage Sampling

Discussion

3.	nly a committed bureaucracy could bring about social transformation envisaged in the Five-Year Plans and in progressive legislations.This statement was made by
A.	Jawaharlal Nehru
B.	V.P. Singh
C.	Chandrashekhar
D.	Indira Gandhi
Answer» E.

Discussion

4.	In which way theory is a tool of science?(i) It defines the major orientation of science.(ii) It offers conceptual scheme.(iii) It summarizes facts into empirical generalizations.(iv) It does predict facts.Select the correct answer by using codes given below:Codes:
A.	(i) and (ii)
B.	(iii) and (iv)
C.	(i) (ii) and (iii)
D.	(i) (ii) and (iv)
Answer» D. (i) (ii) and (iv)

Discussion

5.	Assertion (AS): Specialists are not fit for the post of Secretary of Government department.Reason (R): Specialists possess a narrow vision.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» B. Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).

Discussion

6.	Which of the following statements about the functions of Kotwal under Moughal administration is not correct?
A.	He was the supreme authority in magisterial matters in the administration of a town.
B.	He exercised police powers at the municipal level.
C.	He was responsible for managing financial matters.
D.	He had regulatory role in educational affairs at the municipal level.
Answer» E.

Discussion

7.	The Cantonment Boards are classified into how many categories?
A.	One
B.	Two
C.	Three
D.	Four
Answer» D. Four

Discussion

8.	Which of the following is not the recommendation of 2nd ARC to modernize the office of the District Collector?
A.	Establishment of Management Information System
B.	Establishment of Computerized District Grievance Cell
C.	Establishment of Vigilance Committee in the office of the District Collector
D.	Establishment of a Forum to interact with civil society group and media
Answer» D. Establishment of a Forum to interact with civil society group and media

Discussion

9.	The district has been placed under the charge of district officer who is empowered to promulgate orders to prevent any danger of breach of public peace. While doing so, he/she is performing the duties as a
A.	District Collector
B.	Administrative Officer
C.	Coordinator
D.	District Magistrate
Answer» E.

Discussion

10.	he Civil Service should be manned by the most promising young men of the day by a competing (Literary) examination on a level with the highest description of education in this country.This statement is made in
A.	The Macaulay Report
B.	The Northcote-Trevelyan Report
C.	The 1st Administrative Reforms Commission Report
D.	The Appleby Report
Answer» C. The 1st Administrative Reforms Commission Report

Discussion

11.	The tenure of the members of Public Accounts Committee of Indian Parliament is:
A.	One year
B.	Two years
C.	Three years
D.	Five years
Answer» B. Two years

Discussion

12.	Consider the following about Prime Minister's office:(i) It is a think-tank of the Prime Minister.(ii) It is an extra-constitutional body.(iii) It was given status of a Department under the Government of India Transaction of Business Rules.(iv) Administratively it is headed by the Cabinet Secretary.Select correct answer using the codes given below:Codes:
A.	(i) and (ii)
B.	(i) (ii) and (iii)
C.	(i) (iii) and (iv)
D.	(i) (ii) (iii) and (iv)
Answer» C. (i) (iii) and (iv)

Discussion

13.	Which of the following statements about Central Secretariat in India is not correct?
A.	It is both a policy-making and executive agency in certain cases.
B.	It is a policy-advisory body.
C.	It is headed by the Cabinet Secretary.
D.	It is collective name for all the Secretariat departments of the Government of India.
Answer» D. It is collective name for all the Secretariat departments of the Government of India.

Discussion

14.	Assertion (AS): Parliament has overseeing functions in relation to the Executive inIndia.Reason (R): Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the eyes and ears of the Parliament.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» C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.

Discussion

15.	The Aitchison Commission recommended classification ofCivil Services in India into(i) The Imperial Civil Service(ii) The Indian Administrative Service(iii) The Provincial Civil Service(iv) The Subordinate Civil ServiceSelect the correct answer by using codes given below:Codes:
A.	(i) (iii) (iv)
B.	(ii) (iii) (iv)
C.	(i) (ii) (iii)
D.	(i) (ii) (iv)
Answer» B. (ii) (iii) (iv)

Discussion

16.	Which among the following is not a feature of Agraria model as developed by Fred W. Riggs?
A.	Predominance of universalistic, specific and achievement norms.
B.	Stable local groups and limited spatial mobility.
C.	A deferential stratification system of diffuse impact.
D.	Relatively simple and stable occupational differentiation.
Answer» B. Stable local groups and limited spatial mobility.

Discussion

17.	Ira Sharkansky refers to three characteristics of bureaucracies in more developed countries: These include:(i) Bureaucracies are large, having numerous sub-units with specialized employees.(ii) Bureaucracy accepts directions from other legitimate branches of government.(iii) Bureaucracy is considered to be professional -- a sign of specialization among bureaucrats.(iv) Widespread discrepancy between form and reality.Select the correct answer by using codes below:Codes:
A.	(ii) (iii) and (iv)
B.	(i) (ii) and (iv)
C.	(i) (ii) and (iii)
D.	(i) (iii) and (iv)
Answer» D. (i) (iii) and (iv)

Discussion

18.	Which of the following institutions is not involved in policy making in India?
A.	Prime Minister's office
B.	National Development Council
C.	Planning Commission
D.	Central Social Welfare Board
Answer» E.

Discussion

19.	Assertion (AS): The judicial reforms in India should be aimed at increasing access by reducing delays and arrears in the system and enhancing accountability through structural changes and by setting performance standards and capacities.Reason (R): No major steps for judicial reforms in India have been taken so far.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

20.	The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) constructed a framework to measure States comparative ability to provide for citizens well-being. It is known as
A.	Millennium Development Goals (MDG)
B.	Human Development Index (HDI)
C.	Human Development Goals
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Human Development Goals

Discussion

21.	Which of the following trends are not associated with Comparative Public Administration?(i) Normative to Empirical(ii) Ideographic to Nomothetic(iii) Prismatic to Fused(iv) Traditional to Structural -- functionalSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:
A.	(i) u0026 (ii)
B.	(ii) u0026 (iv)
C.	(iii) u0026 (iv)
D.	(i) u0026 (iii)
Answer» D. (i) u0026 (iii)

Discussion

22.	In which of the following countries, the law passed by Parliament cannot be declared unconstitutional by the judiciary?
A.	U.K. u0026 India
B.	U.S.A. u0026 India
C.	India only
D.	U.K. only
Answer» E.

Discussion

23.	Put the following in the descending sequential order:(i) Division(ii) Department(iii) Wing(iv) SectionCodes:
A.	(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
B.	(i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
C.	(iv) (i) (iii) (iv)
D.	(iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Answer» C. (iv) (i) (iii) (iv)

Discussion

24.	The factors leading to the systematic study of CPA in the USA were:(i) New developments in scientific and technological fields.(ii) Emergence of large number of new nations on the world scene.(iii) Dissatisfaction of scholars with the culture bound traditional Public Administration.(iv) Desire of scholars to develop this subject into an independent discipline.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:
A.	(i) and (iv)
B.	(i), (ii) and (iii)
C.	(ii), (iii) and (iv)
D.	(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer» E.

Discussion

25.	The sequential order of motivational model developed by Laurie J. Mullius is:(i) Driving Force(ii) Desired Goals(iii) Needs or Expectations(iv) FulfilmentCodes:
A.	(ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
B.	(iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
C.	(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
D.	(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
Answer» E.

Discussion

26.	Independent Regulatory Commissions in U.S.A. are regarded as:(i) The arms of the Congress(ii) Islands of autonomy(iii) The fourth branch of the Government(iv) HeadlessSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:
A.	(i) (ii) (iii) u0026 (iv)
B.	(i) (ii) u0026 (iv)
C.	(iii) (ii) u0026 (i)
D.	(ii) u0026 (iii)
Answer» B. (i) (ii) u0026 (iv)

Discussion

27.	Behavioural Approach is subject to criticism on which of the following grounds?(i) Inadequate conceptual framework to explain the organization phenomena.(ii) It takes an autonomous view of administrative system.(iii) It offers definite suggestions to improve decision making.(iv) It adopts idealistic view to explain human behaviour.Select the correct answer by using codes given below:Codes:
A.	(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
B.	(i) (ii) (iii)
C.	(i) (ii) (iv)
D.	(i) (iii) (iv)
Answer» D. (i) (iii) (iv)

Discussion

28.	Which one among the following is not a principal category of classification of public personnel?
A.	Service
B.	Group or Class
C.	Post
D.	Grade
Answer» D. Grade

Discussion

29.	Which of the following is not a correct match with the views of M.P. Follett?
A.	Constructive Conflict-- not warfare, but is only appearance of differences
B.	Integration-- dealing with conflict through compromise
C.	Depersonalizing order-- law of situation
D.	Obstacle to Integration-- people's habit of enjoyment
Answer» C. Depersonalizing order-- law of situation

Discussion

30.	Match List -- I with List -- II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I (Author/s) a. Eva Etzioni b. Fredrick Herzberg c. Ernest Dale d. E.N. Gladden List -- II (Book)i. An Introduction to Public Administrationii. Management: Theory and Practiceiii. Work and Nature of Maniv. Bureaucracy and Democracy: A Political Dilemma Codes: a b c d
A.	i ii iii iv
B.	iii ii i iv
C.	i iii ii iv
D.	iv iii ii i
Answer» E.

Discussion

31.	The termGrapevineis associated with
A.	Supervision
B.	Control
C.	Communication
D.	Command
Answer» D. Command

Discussion

32.	The statement that 'Organisational objective should reflect manifestation of individual goals' is advocated by:
A.	Chester Bernard
B.	Elton Mayo
C.	Chris Argyris
D.	Peter Drucker
Answer» D. Peter Drucker

Discussion

33.	Which one of the following is favoured by Urwick and Gulick?
A.	Organisation headed by plural bodies
B.	Commission type organisation
C.	Decentralised organisation
D.	Single top executive
Answer» E.

Discussion

34.	Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R. Identify the correct code for them.Assertion A: In the midst of the worldwide 'Crisis of Socialism' Cuba stood almost alone against the global offensive of capitalism.Reason R: Cuba remained the one society which retained its revolutionary commitment to Socialism.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 false, but R is true.
D.	A is true, but R is false.
Answer» B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Discussion

35.	Assertion (AS): Principle of unity of command cannot be strictly observed in practice in an organization.Reason (R): Employees are often subject to dual control technical and administrative.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» B. Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).

Discussion

36.	Which of the following is the common feature of New Public Administration and Development Administration?
A.	Ecological perspective
B.	Effective coordination
C.	Change oriented
D.	To serve the organisational interests
Answer» D. To serve the organisational interests

Discussion

37.	Who among the following in 1970 became the first popularly elected Socialist President in Chile?
A.	Salvador Allende
B.	Daniel Ortega
C.	Pinochet
D.	Pablo Neruda
Answer» B. Daniel Ortega

Discussion

38.	Chronologically arrange the following Mexican Presidents in the ascending order of their Presidency by using the code given below:i. Vicente Foxii. Felipe Calderoniii. Carlos Salinas de Gortariiv. Ernesto ZedilloCodes:
A.	iii iv i ii
B.	i ii iii iv
C.	ii iii iv i
D.	iv i ii iii
Answer» B. i ii iii iv

Discussion

39.	Fidel Castro's Chief Lieutenant, Che Guevara was killed in 1967 in one of the following countries:
A.	Colombia
B.	Ecuador
C.	Bolivia
D.	Peru
Answer» D. Peru

Discussion

40.	In Latin America, President Jose Daniel Ortega Saavedra is associated to which one of the following parties?
A.	Nicaragua Liberal Alliance (ALN)
B.	Constitutionalist Liberal Party (PLC)
C.	Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN)
D.	Communist Party (CP)
Answer» D. Communist Party (CP)

Discussion

41.	Arrange the following countries in an ascending order in terms of their size
A.	Venezuela, Paraguay, Uruguay, Peru
B.	Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela, Peru
C.	Peru, Paraguay, Venezuela, Uruguay,
D.	Peru, Chile, Mexico, Ecuador
Answer» C. Peru, Paraguay, Venezuela, Uruguay,

Discussion

42.	Match the countries in List - I with the names of political parties in List - II by using the correct code as given below:List - I (Country) a. Brazil b. Cuba c. Mexico d. Nicaragua List - II (Political Party)i. Social Democratic Partyii. Communist Partyiii. National Action Partyiv. Constitutionalist Liberal PartyCodes:-a b c d
A.	iiiiiiiv
B.	iiiiiivi
C.	iviiiiii
D.	iiiiviii
Answer» B. iiiiiivi

Discussion

43.	The 'Charcas Triangle' an important gas field, is located in
A.	Bolivia
B.	Peru
C.	Mexico
D.	Venezuela
Answer» C. Mexico

Discussion

44.	The members of South American Union make the following groups:
A.	Mercosur and EU groups
B.	Andean and OAS groups
C.	Andean and Mercosur groups
D.	OAS and NAFTA groups
Answer» D. OAS and NAFTA groups

Discussion

45.	Who had been the Democratic Party candidate for the 2004 US Presidential election?
A.	John Kerry
B.	Al Gore
C.	Bill Clinton
D.	Howard Dean
Answer» B. Al Gore

Discussion

46.	Who, among the following, is the first Female Speaker of the House of Representatives in the United States?
A.	Nancy Pelosi
B.	Hillary Clinton
C.	Madeline Albright
D.	Geraldine Ferraro
Answer» B. Hillary Clinton

Discussion

47.	Who, among the following, argued that the United States was the world's 'first new nation' in the sense that the problems it faced in its efforts to establish a stable and principled political system after winning independence?
A.	James Bryce
B.	Leon D. Epstein
C.	Alexis de Tocqueville
D.	Seymour M. Lipset
Answer» E.

Discussion

48.	Match the following doctrines of U.S. Presidents in List - I with their explanations in List - II with the code given below:List - I (Doctrines) a. Truman doctrine b. Reagon doctrine c. Clinton doctrine d. Bush doctrine List - II (Explanations)i. Support all freedom fightersii. Containment of hostile regimesiii. Pre-emption and unilateralismiv. Always act multilaterallyCodes:a b c d
A.	iiiiiiiv
B.	iiiiviii
C.	iiiiviii
D.	iviiiiii
Answer» C. iiiiviii

Discussion

49.	The Fifth Summit of 'BRICS' was held at
A.	New Delhi
B.	Moscow
C.	Durban
D.	Beijing
Answer» D. Beijing

Discussion

50.	New Orleans in the United States was largely flooded and destroyed after Hurricane 'Katrina' in August 2005. Which one of the following ethnic groups was affected the most?
A.	Whites
B.	Latinos
C.	African-Americans
D.	Asians
Answer» D. Asians

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Testing Subject.

Which one of the following names is not associated with random numbers used for sampling process?

When the universe is heterogenous and too large, the best sampling method which can be adopted is

nly a committed bureaucracy could bring about social transformation envisaged in the Five-Year Plans and in progressive legislations.This statement was made by

In which way theory is a tool of science?(i) It defines the major orientation of science.(ii) It offers conceptual scheme.(iii) It summarizes facts into empirical generalizations.(iv) It does predict facts.Select the correct answer by using codes given below:Codes:

Assertion (AS): Specialists are not fit for the post of Secretary of Government department.Reason (R): Specialists possess a narrow vision.Codes:

Which of the following statements about the functions of Kotwal under Moughal administration is not correct?

The Cantonment Boards are classified into how many categories?

Which of the following is not the recommendation of 2nd ARC to modernize the office of the District Collector?

The district has been placed under the charge of district officer who is empowered to promulgate orders to prevent any danger of breach of public peace. While doing so, he/she is performing the duties as a

he Civil Service should be manned by the most promising young men of the day by a competing (Literary) examination on a level with the highest description of education in this country.This statement is made in

The tenure of the members of Public Accounts Committee of Indian Parliament is:

Which of the following statements about Central Secretariat in India is not correct?

Assertion (AS): Parliament has overseeing functions in relation to the Executive inIndia.Reason (R): Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the eyes and ears of the Parliament.Codes:

The Aitchison Commission recommended classification ofCivil Services in India into(i) The Imperial Civil Service(ii) The Indian Administrative Service(iii) The Provincial Civil Service(iv) The Subordinate Civil ServiceSelect the correct answer by using codes given below:Codes:

Which among the following is not a feature of Agraria model as developed by Fred W. Riggs?

Which of the following institutions is not involved in policy making in India?

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) constructed a framework to measure States comparative ability to provide for citizens well-being. It is known as

Which of the following trends are not associated with Comparative Public Administration?(i) Normative to Empirical(ii) Ideographic to Nomothetic(iii) Prismatic to Fused(iv) Traditional to Structural -- functionalSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

In which of the following countries, the law passed by Parliament cannot be declared unconstitutional by the judiciary?

Put the following in the descending sequential order:(i) Division(ii) Department(iii) Wing(iv) SectionCodes:

The sequential order of motivational model developed by Laurie J. Mullius is:(i) Driving Force(ii) Desired Goals(iii) Needs or Expectations(iv) FulfilmentCodes:

Independent Regulatory Commissions in U.S.A. are regarded as:(i) The arms of the Congress(ii) Islands of autonomy(iii) The fourth branch of the Government(iv) HeadlessSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

Which one among the following is not a principal category of classification of public personnel?

Which of the following is not a correct match with the views of M.P. Follett?

The termGrapevineis associated with

The statement that 'Organisational objective should reflect manifestation of individual goals' is advocated by:

Which one of the following is favoured by Urwick and Gulick?

Assertion (AS): Principle of unity of command cannot be strictly observed in practice in an organization.Reason (R): Employees are often subject to dual control technical and administrative.Codes:

Which of the following is the common feature of New Public Administration and Development Administration?

Who among the following in 1970 became the first popularly elected Socialist President in Chile?

Chronologically arrange the following Mexican Presidents in the ascending order of their Presidency by using the code given below:i. Vicente Foxii. Felipe Calderoniii. Carlos Salinas de Gortariiv. Ernesto ZedilloCodes:

Fidel Castro's Chief Lieutenant, Che Guevara was killed in 1967 in one of the following countries:

In Latin America, President Jose Daniel Ortega Saavedra is associated to which one of the following parties?

Arrange the following countries in an ascending order in terms of their size

The 'Charcas Triangle' an important gas field, is located in

The members of South American Union make the following groups:

Who had been the Democratic Party candidate for the 2004 US Presidential election?

Who, among the following, is the first Female Speaker of the House of Representatives in the United States?

Who, among the following, argued that the United States was the world's 'first new nation' in the sense that the problems it faced in its efforts to establish a stable and principled political system after winning independence?

The Fifth Summit of 'BRICS' was held at

New Orleans in the United States was largely flooded and destroyed after Hurricane 'Katrina' in August 2005. Which one of the following ethnic groups was affected the most?