200950 + Mcqs in General McqOptions

1.	In which Article of the Constitution of India, the provision of 'workers' participation in management of undertakings is given?
A.	Article 42
B.	Article 42 A
C.	Article 43
D.	Article 43 A
Answer» E.

Discussion

2.	Which of the following States does not have Panchayati Raj Institutions?
A.	Assam
B.	Arunachal Pradesh
C.	Tripura
D.	Nagaland
Answer» E.

Discussion

3.	Which of the following is not the approach to policy evaluation?
A.	Evaluability Assessment
B.	Effectiveness Evaluation
C.	Evaluation Synthesis Approach
D.	Experimental method
Answer» E.

Discussion

4.	Assertion (AS): Bio-ethics and Social Justice are interrelated.Reason (R): Affordable access to health care especially for low income households and families refers to bio-ethics.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

5.	Central Social Welfare Board at present is functioning under the administrative control of --
A.	Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
B.	Ministry of Human Resource Development
C.	Ministry of Women and Child Development
D.	Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Answer» D. Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Discussion

6.	According to Poister, which of the following is the basis of Policy Evaluation?(i) Effectiveness(ii) Adequacy(iii) AppropriatenessSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:
A.	(i), (ii), (iii)
B.	(i), (ii)
C.	(i), (iii)
D.	(ii), (iii)
Answer» B. (i), (ii)

Discussion

7.	Which of the following is not the policy implementation model as suggested by R. Elmore?
A.	Systems Management
B.	Conflict and Bargaining
C.	Organizational Development
D.	Policy Action Model
Answer» E.

Discussion

8.	'Association of Voluntary Agencies for Rural Development' (AVARD) was established in the year:
A.	1952
B.	1958
C.	1962
D.	1968
Answer» C. 1962

Discussion

9.	The most acceptable explanation of Social Justice is
A.	Economic development
B.	Social development
C.	Uplift of specific sections
D.	Uplift of all the sections of society
Answer» E.

Discussion

10.	Assertion (AS): Social Welfare Administration generates awareness about the challenges of a society in transition where negative use of technologies and practices are impacting on the well- being of women and children.Reason (R): Social Welfare Administration is the summation of social welfare institutions, policies and programmes.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

11.	Assertion (AS): Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) is a ten years programme beginning from 2005-06Reason (R): JNNURM's main components are urban infrastructure, urban governance and basic services for the urban poor.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

12.	What is the title of the United Nations Habitat 2006 Report?
A.	Urban Governance
B.	Urban Development
C.	Urban Millennium
D.	Urban Habitat
Answer» D. Urban Habitat

Discussion

13.	Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for the District Planning Committee?
A.	Article 242 ZD
B.	Article 243 ZA
C.	Article 243 ZD
D.	Article 244 ZA
Answer» D. Article 244 ZA

Discussion

14.	The Urban Poverty Alleviation Programmes have been clearly classified into some categories by which of the following in India?
A.	Planning Commission
B.	National Development Council
C.	Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation
D.	National Commission on Urbanization
Answer» C. Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation

Discussion

15.	What was one of the most significant recommendations of L.M. Shinghvi Committee on the Panchayati Raj Institutions?
A.	Involvement of political parties in elections.
B.	Non-involvement of political parties in elections.
C.	Right to Recall
D.	Fixed term for PRIs.
Answer» C. Right to Recall

Discussion

16.	Which report of Second Administrative Reforms Commission is related to local governance?
A.	5th
B.	6th
C.	7th
D.	8th
Answer» C. 7th

Discussion

17.	Probability and Non-probability sampling techniques are used to draw a sample of the population under study. Which include?(i) Systematic random sampling(ii) Stratified random sampling(iii) Cluster sampling(iv) Purposive sampling(v) Quota samplingSelect the correct group of probability sampling techniques by using codes given below:
A.	(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
B.	(i), (ii) and (iii)
C.	(i), (ii) and (iv)
D.	(i), (ii) and (v)
Answer» C. (i), (ii) and (iv)

Discussion

18.	According to Dale, a qualitative approach is not necessary in which of the following situations?
A.	When it is possible to study statistically representative samples of beneficiaries.
B.	When changes are the result of complex process.
C.	For the purpose of analyzing relevance due to the value of judgements involved.
D.	When studying the organizational issues pertaining to policy implementation
Answer» B. When changes are the result of complex process.

Discussion

19.	Select the correct research design indicated by the following characteristics:(i) Describes the accurate features of a phenomenon.(ii) Intends to find out the incidence of relationships between certain variables.(iii) Makes certain specific predictions.
A.	Exploratory Research Design
B.	Descriptive Research Design
C.	Diagnostic Research Design
D.	Informal Experimental Design
Answer» C. Diagnostic Research Design

Discussion

20.	'District Administration' means(i) Collector's Office(ii) Conglomeration of all the district level administrative departments(iii) A territory marked off for special administrative purpose(iv) The total management of public affairs within the territorial unit.Choose the answer from the codes given below:
A.	(i), (ii)
B.	(i), (ii), (iv)
C.	(ii), (iii)
D.	(ii), (iv)
Answer» E.

Discussion

21.	'Interview is a process of social interaction.' Who said it?
A.	P.V. Young
B.	M.N. Basu
C.	Goode and Hatt
D.	V.M. Palmer
Answer» D. V.M. Palmer

Discussion

22.	Primarily, a researcher should possess which of the following qualities?
A.	Scientific Attitude
B.	Scientific Thinking
C.	Scientific Behaviour
D.	Scientific Feelings
Answer» B. Scientific Thinking

Discussion

23.	The charged expenditure in the Budget is characterized as(i) Charged on the Consolidated Fund of India(ii) Not discussed in the Parliament(iii) non-votable by the Parliament(iv) Salary and allowances of Comptroller and Auditor General of India is an example of charged expenditure.Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:Codes:
A.	(i), (ii), (iii)
B.	(i), (ii), (iv)
C.	(i), (iii), (iv)
D.	(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer» D. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

Discussion

24.	When was the All India Services Act passed by the Parliament of India?
A.	1950
B.	1951
C.	1960
D.	1961
Answer» C. 1960

Discussion

25.	Consider the statements regarding Department related Standing Committees in India and select the correct answer from the codes given below:(i) The maximum number of members in these committees is 31.(ii) The committees consider the demands for Grants, Annual Reports of Ministries / Departments.(iii) The reports of these Committees are treated as ‘considered advice’.(iv) The Committees also suggest the Cut Motion.Codes:
A.	(i), (ii), (iii)
B.	(i), (ii), (iv)
C.	(ii), (iii), (iv)
D.	(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer» B. (i), (ii), (iv)

Discussion

26.	The training for IAS is conducted in four stages. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of training stages?
A.	Foundational, Professional, Field and Institutional
B.	Foundational, Institutional, Field and Professional
C.	Foundational, Field, Professional and Institutional
D.	Institutional, Foundational, Field and Professional
Answer» B. Foundational, Institutional, Field and Professional

Discussion

27.	Assertion (AS): The National Development Council (NDC) is not a product of the Planning Commission’s recommendations.Reason (R): The National Development Council reviews the working of the National Plans and also considers questions of social and economic policy.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» E.

Discussion

28.	Match List -- I with List -- II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List-I (Kind of Budget) (a) Line Item Budget (b) Performance Budget (c) Planning Programme Budget (d) Zero-based Budget List-II(Basic Orientation of Budget)(i) Control(ii) Decision Making(iii) Management(iv) Planning Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.	(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
B.	(i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
C.	(i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
D.	(i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
Answer» C. (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)

Discussion

29.	The National Training Policy in India(i) Intends to cultivate democratic values(ii) Stipulates greater emphasis on the training of higher and supervisory level officials.(iii) Strives to bring responsiveness to the expectation of citizens(iv) Earmarks two percent of total salary budget for training which is to be solely used for this purposeSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:
A.	(i), (ii)
B.	(i), (iii)
C.	(ii), (iii)
D.	(i), (iv)
Answer» C. (ii), (iii)

Discussion

30.	Who was of the view that Indian Civil Service was thesteel frameon which the whole structure of Government and Administration in India rest?
A.	Winston Churchill
B.	Godwin Austin
C.	David Lloyd George
D.	Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer» D. Jawaharlal Nehru

Discussion

31.	Which of the following is not the recommendation of Hota Committee pertaining to the issue of disciplinary procedure for Government Servants in India?
A.	Union Public Service Commission need not be consulted in case of a civil servant facing charges of corrupt practice.
B.	Article 311 of the Constitution may be deleted.
C.	Where minor disciplinary proceedings are sufficient to meet the end of justice, and then major penalty proceedings should not be initiated.
D.	An inquiry officer should be relieved from his normal duties.
Answer» C. Where minor disciplinary proceedings are sufficient to meet the end of justice, and then major penalty proceedings should not be initiated.

Discussion

32.	Which one of the following is not created by an Act of Parliament?
A.	National Commission for Backward Classes
B.	University Grants Commission
C.	Atomic Energy Commission
D.	Railway Board
Answer» B. University Grants Commission

Discussion

33.	Which one of the following is not correct about the ‘Civil Service Day’ in India?
A.	It is celebrated on 21st April
B.	Prime Minister hands over ‘Prime Minister Excellence Award in Public Administration’ to the civil servants on this day.
C.	India has started celebrating this day since 2006.
D.	Prime Minister’s Office makes arrangements to organise this event every year.
Answer» E.

Discussion

34.	The members of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed on the ground of misbehaviour by
A.	Impeachment by Parliament
B.	The President after an inquiry and verdict of the Supreme Court.
C.	The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission.
D.	By the President on the recommendation of the Cabinet.
Answer» C. The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission.

Discussion

35.	The Second Administrative Reforms Commission has identified strengths and weaknesses in the existing structure of Government of India in a report. Identify a weakness cited in the report.
A.	Stability
B.	Commitment to Constitution
C.	Proliferation of Ministries / Department
D.	Proliferation of Administrative Agencies
Answer» D. Proliferation of Administrative Agencies

Discussion

36.	While assisting the Minister in formulation of policies, the Secretariat performs which of the following functions?(i) Making and modifying policies from time to time.(ii) Drafting bills, rules and regulations.(iii) Coordinating and interpreting policies.(iv) To direct the States GovernmentSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:
A.	(i), (ii)
B.	(i), (iii)
C.	(i), (ii), (iii)
D.	(i), (iii), (iv)
Answer» D. (i), (iii), (iv)

Discussion

37.	Consider the following statements regarding the Cabinet Secretariat in India and select the correct answer from the codes given below:(i) It is a successor of the Secretariat of the Governor General’s Executive Council.(ii) It performs co-ordinating role in the process of policy making at the highest level.(iii) The office of the Cabinet Secretariat came into existence in 1947.(iv) The First ARC had recommended that the Cabinet Secretary should ordinarily have tenure of three years.Codes:
A.	(i), (ii), (iii)
B.	(i), (ii), (iv)
C.	(i), (iii), (iv)
D.	(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer» B. (i), (ii), (iv)

Discussion

38.	Which one of the following is the basis for Prime Minister’s Office?
A.	A Resolution of Cabinet
B.	Constitution of India
C.	An Act of Parliament
D.	Government of India Allocation of Business Rules, 1961.
Answer» E.

Discussion

39.	Match List -- I with List -- II. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:List-I (Traditional Administration) (a) Regulatory Administration (b) Orientated towards efficiency and economy (c) Task orientation (d) Sharp and elaborate hierarchical structure (v) Resistance to organization changeList-II(Features)(i) Strict and authoritative climate of mistrust(ii) Routine operations(iii) Concern for security and playing safe(iv) Emphasis on individual performanceCodes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.	(i) (ii) (iv) (v)
B.	(ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
C.	(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
D.	(ii) (v) (iv) (iii)
Answer» C. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

Discussion

40.	Decision making process under Development Administration is supposed to be --(i) Flexible(ii) Centralized(iii) Innovative(iv) RigidSelect the correct code:Codes:
A.	(i), (ii)
B.	(i), (iii)
C.	(ii), (iii)
D.	(ii), (iv)
Answer» C. (ii), (iii)

Discussion

41.	The Cabinet is the integral core of the Council of Ministers and it is --(i) An extra-constitutional body(ii) An extra legal creation(iii) Institutionalized by usage(iv) Comprising most important ministersSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:
A.	(i), (ii)
B.	(i), (ii), (iii)
C.	(ii), (iii), (iv)
D.	(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer» E.

Discussion

42.	The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has prioritized the most significant area under e-governance, which is
A.	Office Automation
B.	Service Delivery
C.	Development Needs
D.	Management Information System
Answer» D. Management Information System

Discussion

43.	Kofi Annan emphasized on some aspects of sustainable development in 2002 Earth Summit acronymed as WEHAB. This acronym includes -- (Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:(i) Water(ii) Water and Sanitation(iii) Energy(iv) Employment(v) Health(vi) Housing(vii) Agriculture(viii) Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management(ix) Biotechnology(x) Agro-industryCodes:
A.	(i), (iii), (v), (x) and (viii)
B.	(i), (iv), (vi), (vii) and (ix)
C.	(i), (ii), (v), (x) and (ix)
D.	(ii), (iii), (v), (vii) and (viii)
Answer» E.

Discussion

44.	Which of the following countries has promulgated a new administrative regime in the form of the Enterprise Act, 2002?
A.	USA
B.	UK
C.	France
D.	India
Answer» C. France

Discussion

45.	Which one is the last Independent Regulatory Commission in USA?
A.	Federal Communication Commission
B.	Civil Aeronautics Board
C.	US Maritime Commission
D.	Federal Power Commission
Answer» C. US Maritime Commission

Discussion

46.	According to Ferrel Heady, which of the following is not a feature of the administrative systems of the developing countries?
A.	Colonial legacy
B.	Lack of technical competence
C.	Formalism
D.	Operational autonomy
Answer» E.

Discussion

47.	The phenomenon of development administration in India, traced to the inception of the Community Development in October 1952, was started on the recommendations of
A.	Krishnamachari Committee
B.	Project Appraisal Committee
C.	Administrative Reforms Commission
D.	Mahalanobis Model
Answer» B. Project Appraisal Committee

Discussion

48.	The Masterman Committee of Britain dealt with
A.	Political activities of civil servants
B.	Functioning of Whitley Council
C.	Re-organisation of administration
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Functioning of Whitley Council

Discussion

49.	Which one of the following is not a characteristic of ‘Sala Model’?
A.	Institutional corruption
B.	Nepotism
C.	Formalism
D.	Actual behaviour is similar to formal expectations.
Answer» E.

Discussion

50.	Assertion (AS): Comparative Public Administration is productive and active in nature.Reason (R): The idea of decline of Comparative Public Administration is premature, although Comparative Public Administration does not appear to have reached a critical point of development.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

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Testing Subject.

In which Article of the Constitution of India, the provision of 'workers' participation in management of undertakings is given?

Which of the following States does not have Panchayati Raj Institutions?

Which of the following is not the approach to policy evaluation?

Assertion (AS): Bio-ethics and Social Justice are interrelated.Reason (R): Affordable access to health care especially for low income households and families refers to bio-ethics.Codes:

Central Social Welfare Board at present is functioning under the administrative control of --

According to Poister, which of the following is the basis of Policy Evaluation?(i) Effectiveness(ii) Adequacy(iii) AppropriatenessSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

Which of the following is not the policy implementation model as suggested by R. Elmore?

'Association of Voluntary Agencies for Rural Development' (AVARD) was established in the year:

The most acceptable explanation of Social Justice is

Assertion (AS): Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) is a ten years programme beginning from 2005-06Reason (R): JNNURM's main components are urban infrastructure, urban governance and basic services for the urban poor.Codes:

What is the title of the United Nations Habitat 2006 Report?

Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for the District Planning Committee?

The Urban Poverty Alleviation Programmes have been clearly classified into some categories by which of the following in India?

What was one of the most significant recommendations of L.M. Shinghvi Committee on the Panchayati Raj Institutions?

Which report of Second Administrative Reforms Commission is related to local governance?

According to Dale, a qualitative approach is not necessary in which of the following situations?

Select the correct research design indicated by the following characteristics:(i) Describes the accurate features of a phenomenon.(ii) Intends to find out the incidence of relationships between certain variables.(iii) Makes certain specific predictions.

'Interview is a process of social interaction.' Who said it?

Primarily, a researcher should possess which of the following qualities?

When was the All India Services Act passed by the Parliament of India?

The training for IAS is conducted in four stages. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of training stages?

Assertion (AS): The National Development Council (NDC) is not a product of the Planning Commission’s recommendations.Reason (R): The National Development Council reviews the working of the National Plans and also considers questions of social and economic policy.Codes:

Who was of the view that Indian Civil Service was thesteel frameon which the whole structure of Government and Administration in India rest?

Which of the following is not the recommendation of Hota Committee pertaining to the issue of disciplinary procedure for Government Servants in India?

Which one of the following is not created by an Act of Parliament?

Which one of the following is not correct about the ‘Civil Service Day’ in India?

The members of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed on the ground of misbehaviour by

The Second Administrative Reforms Commission has identified strengths and weaknesses in the existing structure of Government of India in a report. Identify a weakness cited in the report.

Which one of the following is the basis for Prime Minister’s Office?

Decision making process under Development Administration is supposed to be --(i) Flexible(ii) Centralized(iii) Innovative(iv) RigidSelect the correct code:Codes:

The Cabinet is the integral core of the Council of Ministers and it is --(i) An extra-constitutional body(ii) An extra legal creation(iii) Institutionalized by usage(iv) Comprising most important ministersSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has prioritized the most significant area under e-governance, which is

Which of the following countries has promulgated a new administrative regime in the form of the Enterprise Act, 2002?

Which one is the last Independent Regulatory Commission in USA?

According to Ferrel Heady, which of the following is not a feature of the administrative systems of the developing countries?

The phenomenon of development administration in India, traced to the inception of the Community Development in October 1952, was started on the recommendations of

The Masterman Committee of Britain dealt with

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of ‘Sala Model’?

Assertion (AS): Comparative Public Administration is productive and active in nature.Reason (R): The idea of decline of Comparative Public Administration is premature, although Comparative Public Administration does not appear to have reached a critical point of development.Codes: