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1.

Read each of the following two statements Assertion (AS) and Reason(R) and indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): Learning refers to the modification of behavior as a result of past experience.Reason (R): Experience is achieved through observation.Codes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B. (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (R) is true, but (AS) is false.
Answer» C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
Discussion
2.

In operant conditioning a schedule of reinforcement that reinforces a response at unpredictable time intervals is the case of

A. Fixed - ratio schedule
B. Variable - ratio schedule
C. Fixed - interval schedule
D. Variable - interval schedule
Answer» E.
Discussion
3.

A person rattles the box of dog's biscuits before giving the biscuit to dog. As the person rattles the box the dog begins to salivate. Thus rattling of box is_____ and the salivation of dog is a kind of _______.

A. CS; CR
B. CS; UCR
C. UCS; CR
D. UCS; UCR
Answer» B. CS; UCR
Discussion
4.

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): The minimum flicker rate of a light source that results in a perceptual shift from apparent flicker to apparent steady continuous light is known as Critical Flicker Frequency (CFF).Reason (R): The CFF marks the border between seeing flicker and seeing fusion.Codes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B. (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
5.

A person had a blue car that was in the shop more than it was out. Since then the person could not think of owning a blue or green coloured car. The person's aversion even to green cars is an example of

A. Discrimination
B. Generalization
C. Latent learning
D. The over justification effect
Answer» C. Latent learning
Discussion
6.

Match the List - I with List - II and indicate your answer with the help of codes given below:List - I (Phenomenon) p. Observational learning q. Cognitive Map r. Association of different stimuli s. Learning pulls to cognitive development List - II (Psychologist) 1. Skinner 2. Vygotsky 3. Bandura 4. PavlovCodes: p q r s

A. 2 1 3 4
B. 3 1 4 2
C. 3 1 2 4
D. 2 3 1 4
Answer» C. 3 1 2 4
Discussion
7.

Which one of the following is not the correct form and method of Public Private Partnership?

A. Lease, Concessions, Greenfield Projects and Divestiture.
B. Management Contract, Lease, Brown field Project and Concessions.
C. B.O.O., B.O.T., B.O.O.M., and Management Contract
D. Divestiture, Lease, Greenfield Projects and Public Services.
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

How many Public Sector Undertakings were recognized as 'Maharatnas' in India till the year 2011?

A. Three
B. Five
C. Seven
D. Nine
Answer» C. Seven
Discussion
9.

In which part of the Constitution of India, 'Economic and Social Planning' is included?

A. Union List
B. State List
C. Concurrent List
D. Eighth Schedule
Answer» D. Eighth Schedule
Discussion
10.

Which of the following states does not have 50 percentage seats reserved for women in the local self-government institutions/Panchayati Raj Institutions as on March, 2012?

A. Tripura
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Odisha
D. Rajasthan
Answer» C. Odisha
Discussion
11.

Arrange the following steps in Policy Analysis in the correct sequence and select the correct answer from the codes given below:(i) Problem identification(ii) Forecasting and evaluating the alternatives.(iii) Determining alternative courses of action.(iv) Policy choiceCodes:

A. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
B. (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)
C. (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
D. (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
Answer» C. (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
Discussion
12.

Which of the following committees recommended the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act?

A. B.D. Sharma Committee
B. Second Administrative Reforms Commission
C. M.M. Punchhi Commission
D. Dileep Singh Bhuria Committee
Answer» E.
Discussion
13.

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

A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B. Daman and Diu
C. Delhi
D. Lakshadweep
Answer» D. Lakshadweep
Discussion
14.

Match List -- I and List -- II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I (Authors) a. Thomas R. Dye b. B.W. Hogwood and L.A. Gunn c. A. Wildavsky d. A. Massey List -- II(Books)1. Policy Analysis for the Real World2. Speaking Truth 'to power the Art and Craft of Policy Analysis3. Managing the Public Sector4. Understanding Public Policy Codes: a b c d

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

Assertion (AS): Public Policy is whatever Governments choose to do or not to do.Reason (R): Policy making is clearly related to decision making.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
16.

Policy monitoring may lead to which of the following actions?(i) Strengthening and improving the policy programmes.(ii) Replanning of the policy programme.(iii) Cancellation of the policy programme.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

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

What is the name of the integrated scheme for women empowerment being implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development?

A. TRYSEM
B. DWACRA
C. Swayamsidha
D. Swabhiman
Answer» D. Swabhiman
Discussion
18.

The interaction between Government and NGOs in India mostly relates to(i) Policies and legislation related to disadvantaged sections.(ii) Economic policies(iii) Operational collaboration for programmes with or without Government funding.(iv) Peaceful protest movement of people in which NGOs are involved.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

A. (i), (ii)
B. (i), (ii), (iv)
C. (i), (iii), (iv)
D. (iii), (iv)
Answer» D. (iii), (iv)
Discussion
19.

The Central Social Welfare Board was established by:

A. Parliamentary enactment
B. Resolution of Cabinet
C. Registration under company Act, 1956
D. The order of the President
Answer» D. The order of the President
Discussion
20.

The term 'Social Justice' is originally based on the teachings of

A. St. Thomas Aquinas
B. Karl Marx
C. John Rawls
D. B.R. Ambedkar
Answer» B. Karl Marx
Discussion
21.

s the periodicity of constitution of the Central Finance commission is predictable, the State should time the constitution of their State Finance Commissions suitably.It was observed by

A. 10th Finance Commission
B. 11th Finance Commission
C. 12th Finance Commission
D. 13th Finance Commission
Answer» D. 13th Finance Commission
Discussion
22.

ram Sabha means a body consisting of persons registered in electoral rolls relating to a village comprised with area of panchayat at the village level.Which of the following has given above description of Gram Sabha?

A. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
B. Ashok Mehta Committee
C. L.M. Singvi Committee
D. Constitution of India
Answer» E.
Discussion
23.

Which of the following are parts of the classification of Urban Poverty Alleviation Programmes made by National Urbanization Commission?(i) Programmes for employment generation.(ii) Shelter and Physical environment related programmes.(iii) Nutrition supplement programmes.(iv) Development of institutional capacities of service agencies.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

A. (i), (ii), (iii)
B. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
C. (ii), (iii), (iv)
D. (i), (iii), (iv)
Answer» C. (ii), (iii), (iv)
Discussion
24.

K. Shanthanam Committee (1963) was set up to look into

A. Personnel of Panchayati Raj Institutions
B. Finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions
C. Personnel of Urban Local Self Government
D. Finances of Urban Local Self Government
Answer» C. Personnel of Urban Local Self Government
Discussion
25.

The State Election Commission conducts, controls and supervises municipal elections as per

A. Article 325
B. Article 241
C. Article 243-K
D. Article 245-D
Answer» D. Article 245-D
Discussion
26.

Which of the following body remarked that the 'Block Development Office' should be spinal cord of the rural development process?

A. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
B. K. Santhanam Committee
C. Ashok Mehta Committee
D. G.V.K. Rao Committee
Answer» E.
Discussion
27.

Which report of Second Administrative Reforms Commission is related to 'State and District Administration'?

A. 12th
B. 13th
C. 14th
D. 15th
Answer» E.
Discussion
28.

Public Methodology affording testing of conclusions is an inherent article of faith of Scientific Method. The reasons are:(i) It helps in replication of results.(ii) It explains the context and conditions of Social Science Research.(iii) It fulfils the scientific obligations for bringing improvements in research tools.(iv) It helps in exposing inconsistencies in the Social Science Research.Select the correct answer using codes given below:Codes:

A. (i), (ii)
B. (i), (iii)
C. (i), (ii), (iii)
D. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer» D. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Discussion
29.

Which of the following is not a type of Attitude Scale?

A. Summated Rating Scale
B. Thurston's Equal Appearing Interval Scale
C. Graphic Scale
D. Bagardus Social Distance Scale
Answer» D. Bagardus Social Distance Scale
Discussion
30.

Consider the following statements regarding interview method of data collection and select the incorrect one.

A. It is the most common method for collecting qualitative information.
B. It is a method which is usually conducted face to face and involves one interviewer and one interviewee.
C. It is technique designed to elicit a detailed view point of the informants.
D. Interviewer's notes may not be considered as research data.
Answer» E.
Discussion
31.

Which of the following statements about controller u0026 Auditor General of India are correct?(i) It is a British Legacy.(ii) It is independent and autonomous to undertake public audit.(iii) It does not have the power to determine the nature and extent of the audit.(iv) It has the inherent right to determine what should be included in the audit report.Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:Codes:

A. (i), (ii), (iii)
B. (i), (ii), (iv)
C. (ii), (iii), (iv)
D. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer» C. (ii), (iii), (iv)
Discussion
32.

Match List -- I with List -- II and selectthe correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I (Concepts) a. Capital expenditure b. Revenue expenditure c. Gross Fiscal deficit d. Monetary deficit List -- II(Explanations)1. Expenditure towards normal running of Government2. Expenditure for creating concrete assets of a material character.3. Increase in the net credit by Reserve Bank of India to Central Government4. Resources gap in terms of excess of total Government expenditure over revenue receipts and grants. Codes: a b c d

A. 1 2 4 3
B. 2 1 4 3
C. 2 3 4 1
D. 3 1 2 4
Answer» C. 2 3 4 1
Discussion
33.

Under which of the following provision of the Indian Constitution an appropriate legislature may by law regulate the recruitment and conditions of service of Union or State Public Services?

A. Article 308
B. Article 309
C. Article 310
D. Article 311
Answer» C. Article 310
Discussion
34.

Which of the following observation about actual engagement behaviour of workers on job with machine is termed as

A. Simple observation
B. Systematic observation
C. Participant observation
D. Non-participant observation
Answer» C. Participant observation
Discussion
35.

Which of the following are considered as the criteria for selecting a research topic?(i) Relevance(ii) Utility(iii) Feasibility(iv) Ethical AcceptabilitySelect the correct answer using codes given below:Codes:

A. (i), (ii), (iii)
B. (i), (iii), (iv)
C. (ii), (iii), (iv)
D. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer» E.
Discussion
36.

Which of the following statements about Budget are correct?(i) Budget is an economic horoscope of the country.(ii) Budget is a political document which provides a glimpse of entire philosophy of Government.(iii) Budget is formulated by legislature.(iv) Budget is nut-bolt of public policy.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

A. (i), (ii)
B. (i), (ii), (iii)
C. (i), (iii), (iv)
D. (i), (ii), (iv)
Answer» E.
Discussion
37.

Which one of the following recommended that the name of the Central Police Training College should be changed as the National Police Academy?

A. Gore Committee
B. National Police Commission
C. The Kohli Committee
D. First Administrative Reforms Commission
Answer» D. First Administrative Reforms Commission
Discussion
38.

Which of the following Committee/Commissions recommended the repeal of Article 310 and Article 311 in the Indian Constitution.

A. First Administrative Reforms Commission.
B. Rajamannar Committee
C. P.C. Hota Committee
D. Second Administrative Reforms Commission.
Answer» E.
Discussion
39.

he heart of an administrator must be located in his brain-- This statement is given by

A. Paul H. Appleby
B. S.V.B. Patel
C. A.D. Gorwala
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer» C. A.D. Gorwala
Discussion
40.

Consider the following statements regarding All India Services established as per the provision of Article 312.(i) All India Services are created consequent upon a resolution of Council of States declaring that itis necessary and expedient in the national interest to create an All India Service.(ii) The Parliament may provide for the creation of new All India Service by making a law as per the resolution of the council of states.(iii) The Supreme Court has also directed the Government of India to take steps for setting up an All India Judicial Service.(iv) All the services proposed to be established under the All India Service (Amendment) Act, 1963have been established.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

A. (i), (ii)
B. (i), (ii), (iii)
C. (i), (ii), (iv)
D. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer» C. (i), (ii), (iv)
Discussion
41.

Arrange the following stages in Disciplinary proceedings for major penalty in a correct sequential order and select the answer from the codes given below:(i) Compliant followed by Preliminary investigation.(ii) Acceptance of charges or rejection of charges.(iii) Appointment of Inquiry Officer.(iv) Consultation with UPSC.(v) Submission of Report by Investigation Officer.(vi) Final order.Codes:

A. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi)
B. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (vi), (v)
C. (i), (ii), (iii), (v), (iv), (vi)
D. (i), (ii), (iii), (v), (vi), (iv)
Answer» D. (i), (ii), (iii), (v), (vi), (iv)
Discussion
42.

Which of the following has been described as 'the master key to good governance' by the Second Administrative Reforms Commission?

A. Promoting e-governance
B. Social Capital -- A shared Destinity
C. Ethics in Governance
D. Right to information
Answer» E.
Discussion
43.

Which of the following statements is not correct about the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)?

A. It was constituted in 2004 after Kargil War.
B. If is located in P.M.O. under the supervision of National Defence Adviser.
C. R.A.W., I.B., and Police Stations of the Country are interlinked with NTRO.
D. It stocks technical intelligence reports.
Answer» D. It stocks technical intelligence reports.
Discussion
44.

Which one of the following is the first law on Freedom of information?

A. Freedom of Information Act (U.K.)
B. Freedom of Press Act (Sweden)
C. Freedom of Information Act (USA)
D. Freedom of Information Act (India)
Answer» C. Freedom of Information Act (USA)
Discussion
45.

'The Chief Secretary's job is not a technicians' or even a professionals', he is not a knowledgeable engineer nor even a first class magistrate, he is a part of process of Government and in democratic republic, part of human process'. Who made this statement?

A. Mohan Mukharjee
B. Dharmvir
C. E.N. Mangat Rai
D. V.D. Murti
Answer» D. V.D. Murti
Discussion
46.

What is the legal basis for the establishment of Cabinet Committees in India?

A. Rules for Parliamentary procedure.
B. Allocation of Business Rules, Government of India.
C. Resolution of Cabinet.
D. Decision of Prime Minister.
Answer» C. Resolution of Cabinet.
Discussion
47.

Consider the following statements regarding the Union Council of Ministers and select the correct answer from the codes given below:(i) The first Administrative Reforms Commission recommended that the number of Ministers including Prime Minister should be sixteen.(ii) The Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act, 2003 specify that the total number of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members of the House of people.(iii) The Constitution has classified the members of the Council of Ministers into different ranks.(iv) The National Democratic Alliance Government (headed by Mr. A .B. Vajpai) had all the three types Ministers.Codes:

A. (i), (ii)
B. (ii), (iii)
C. (iii), (iv)
D. (ii), (iv)
Answer» B. (ii), (iii)
Discussion
48.

Which of the following features of Development Administration are shared by New Public Administration?(i) Effective coordination(ii) Change orientation(iii) Temporal dimension(iv) Goal orientation(v) Ecological perspective

A. (ii) and (iv)
B. (i) and (ii)
C. (iii) and (v)
D. (iv) and (v)
Answer» B. (i) and (ii)
Discussion
49.

Who expressed the view that development administration requires a parallel strengthening of the democratic and representative political process?

A. F.W. Riggs
B. Lucian Pye
C. La Palombara
D. George Cant
Answer» C. La Palombara
Discussion
50.

Planning in Development Administration with the objective of optimal location of services like Schools, Hospitals and Banks etc. Is known as

A. Local planning
B. Spatial planning
C. Vertical planning
D. Horizontal planning
Answer» C. Vertical planning
Discussion