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1.

Arrange the following in correct sequence of their evolution in the discipline of Public Administration. Use the codes given below for answer:(i) Motivation -- Hygiene Theory(ii) Ecological Approach(iii) Needs Hierarchy Theory(iv) Scientific Management ApproachCodes:

A. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
B. (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
C. (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
D. (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)
Answer» D. (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)
Discussion
2.

Assertion (AS): Panchayati Raj Institutions could not become effective even after 73rdConstitutional Amendment.Reason (R): State Governments have not given adequate powers, finances and personnel to Panchayati Raj Institutions.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
3.

Assertion (AS): Transparency in administration is a salient feature of good governance.Reason (R): The R.T.I. Act, 2005 has contributed in ensuring good governance.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
4.

Arrange Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in descending order:(i) Social Needs(ii) Self-actualisation Needs(iii) Physiological Needs(iv) Ego Needs(v) Security NeedsCodes:

A. (iii), (v), (i), (iv) and (ii)
B. (iii), (v), (i), (ii) and (iv)
C. (ii), (iv), (i), (iii) and (v)
D. (ii), (iv), (i), (v) and (iii)
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

What is correct about the formation of new State/s in Indian Union? Use the codes given below for correct answer:(i) It can be done by separation of territory from any existing State.(ii) It can be done by uniting two or more States or part of States.(iii) The creation of new States can be accomplished by an ordinary legislation.(iv) The Parliament cannot alter the territory of the States without their consent.Codes:

A. (i), (ii), (iv)
B. (i), (ii), (iii)
C. (i), (iii), (iv)
D. (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer» C. (i), (iii), (iv)
Discussion
6.

Assertion (AS): The Chief Secretary at the State level does not have a fixed tenure.Reason (R): The First Administrative Reforms Commission did not make a specific recommendation in this regard.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
7.

Assertion (AS): The relationship of a Minister and a Civil Servant is that of a Master and a Servant.Reason (R): A Civil Servant is required to render honest advice to the Minister.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 correct explanation of (AS).
C. (AS) is true , but (R) is false.
D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

Assertion (AS): Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM) promotes harmony between the employees and employer.Reason (R): Redressal of employees grievances boosts up their moral.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
9.

Assertion (AS): Methods of legislative control over administration in a parliamentary system are different from those in a presidential one.Reason (R): In the presidential system of the United States, powers of administration are vested in the President.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 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
10.

Assertion (AS): The U.S.A. has no machinery analogous to the Whitley Councils of the U.K.Reason (R): The U.S.A. is a traditional home of patronage bureaucracy.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): According to Bernard, authority resides in the relationship between a superior and its acceptance by a subordinate.Reason (R): To Barnard, authority is the character of an order in an organization by virtue of which it is accepted.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
12.

Assertion (AS): Kautilya's King is the fountain of justice.Reason (R): The King administers justice in accordance with edicts and evidence.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
13.

Assertion (AS): Public Administration is concerned with the management of public programmes.Reason (R): Public Administration is policy-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» C. (AS) is true , but (R) is false.
Discussion
14.

Which one of the following Institutions is responsible for Social Audit?

A. Gram Sabha
B. Village Panchayat
C. Intermediate Panchayat (Panchayat Samiti)
D. District Panchayat (Zila Parishad)
Answer» B. Village Panchayat
Discussion
15.

Who opposed the entry of Political Parties to the Local Bodies Election?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Jaiprakash Narayan
C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D. Abdul Kalam Azad
Answer» C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Discussion
16.

Which Independent State merged into Indian Union with the consent of the people?

A. Jammu u0026 Kashmir
B. Sikkim
C. Goa
D. Hyderabad
Answer» C. Goa
Discussion
17.

The Statutory Status was given to the erstwhile Minorities Commission in the year:

A. 1994
B. 1978
C. 1993
D. 1990
Answer» B. 1978
Discussion
18.

What is not true about a Money Bill?

A. It can be introduced in any of the House.
B. The Speaker has the final power to decide its character.
C. The President or Governor, as the case may be, has limited powers in case of a Money Bill.
D. It shall not be introduced or moved except on the recommendation of the President or Governor, as the case may be.
Answer» B. The Speaker has the final power to decide its character.
Discussion
19.

Which of the following motion is not related when the demand for grants are considered and passed by the Lok Sabha?

A. Policy Cut Motion
B. Censure Motion
C. Economy Cut Motion
D. Token Cut Motion
Answer» C. Economy Cut Motion
Discussion
20.

What is not an advantage of seniority principle of promotion?

A. It is more objective and easier in application.
B. It eliminates internal strife for advancement.
C. It promotes general morale of the personnel.
D. It affects the self-improvement efforts of personnel.
Answer» E.
Discussion
21.

A public personnel may face disciplinary action on the following basis:(i) Inattention to duty(ii) Inefficiency(iii) Insubordination(iv) IntegrityCodes:

A. (i), (ii), (iii)
B. (ii), (iii), (iv)
C. (i), (iii), (iv)
D. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer» B. (ii), (iii), (iv)
Discussion
22.

Who called the Indian Civil Services as the Steel frame of Indian Constitution?

A. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Sardar Patel
C. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D. Govind Ballabh Pant
Answer» C. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Discussion
23.

The creation of the post of Policy Adviser in each department of England was suggested by

A. Fulton Committee
B. Royal Committee
C. Priestly Committee
D. Appleby Committee
Answer» B. Royal Committee
Discussion
24.

The phrase ‘developmental bureaucracy' was coined by

A. La Palambora
B. Fred. W. Riggs
C. William Siffin
D. Edward Weidner
Answer» B. Fred. W. Riggs
Discussion
25.

Which one of the following is not correct regarding Downs' categorization of Bureaucrats?

A. Climbers
B. Voters
C. Advocates
D. Statesmen
Answer» C. Advocates
Discussion
26.

Which of the following are correct?(i) Theory of Social and Economic Organisation: Max Weber(ii) Models of Man: H.A. Simon(iii) Organisation and Management: F.W. Taylor(iv) Elements of Public Administration: F.M. MarxCodes:

A. (i), (ii) and (iv)
B. (i), (ii) and (iii)
C. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
D. (iv), (i) and (iii)
Answer» B. (i), (ii) and (iii)
Discussion
27.

Who of the following has described authority as the supreme co-ordinating power?

A. Karl Marx
B. F.W. Riggs
C. Max Weber
D. Mooney and Reiley
Answer» E.
Discussion
28.

The Royal Commission on Decentralisation was headed by

A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Lord HobHouse
C. Lord Rippon
D. Lord Mayo
Answer» C. Lord Rippon
Discussion
29.

Which one of the following terms does not apply to the Vice-President of India?

A. He may be removed by Impeachment.
B. He may resign by writing to the President.
C. He may be removed by a Rajya Sabha Resolution and agreed to by the Lok Sabha.
D. He may seek re-election for any number of times.
Answer» B. He may resign by writing to the President.
Discussion
30.

The book 'The Intellectual Crisis in American Public Administration' deals with

A. New Public Administration
B. Ecological Approach
C. Developmental Approach
D. Public Choice Approach
Answer» E.
Discussion
31.

Which is not true about the Indian Independence Act, 1947?

A. Two Dominions were constituted -- India and Pakistan.
B. The Suzerainty of His Majesty over the Indian States would lapse.
C. The Constituent Assembly would function as the Legislative Assembly for the interim period.
D. The Governor General would have limited power to assent to any Bill in the name of His Majesty.
Answer» E.
Discussion
32.

Which one of the following is not Taylor's mechanisms of Management?

A. Using a routing system
B. Employing a mnemonic system
C. Employing a modern cost system
D. Using a gang plank.
Answer» E.
Discussion
33.

Match List - I with List - II and indicate your answer using the codes given below:List - I (Types of Variable) p. Continuous q. Real discrete r. Artificially discrete s. Qualitative List - II(Example) 1. Selection test outcome in terms of selected/ rejected 2. Voice pitch 3. Intelligence 4. GenderCodes: p q r s

A. 4 1 2 3
B. 2 4 1 3
C. 3 1 4 2
D. 3 4 1 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
34.

Researchers have found different ways in which an individual's genotype shapes his or her environment. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

A. The genotype has a passive effect on environment resulting from genetic similarity between parents and children.
B. The child's genotype evokes particular kinds of reactions from social and physical environment.
C. The child's genotype plays an active role in shaping the environment.
D. People with different genotypes are differentially sensitive or susceptible to their environment.
Answer» E.
Discussion
35.

Match List - I with List - II and indicate your answer with the help of codes given below:List - I (Psychologist) p. Adler q. Bandura r. Jung s. Horney List - II(Concept)1. Basic anxiety2. Triadic Reciprocal causation3. Fictional Finalism4. Principle of EquivalenceCodes: p q r s

A. 2 4 3 1
B. 1 3 2 4
C. 3 2 4 1
D. 3 4 2 1
Answer» D. 3 4 2 1
Discussion
36.

Which set of three approaches is more relevant to study the impact of Genetic factors on intelligence?1. Correlation between siblings2. Correlation between identical twins reared apart.3. Adopted child studies.4. Correlation between parents and children.Codes:

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 4
D. 1, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 3 and 4
Discussion
37.

Number of different factors as specified by Spearman to explain the performance on some tests:

A. One's' factor and many 'g' factors.
B. Many's' factors and many 'g' factors.
C. One's' factor and one 'g' factor.
D. Many's' factors and one 'g' factor.
Answer» E.
Discussion
38.

Out of following who has not divided intelligence into two general components?

A. Cattell J.M.
B. Jensen
C. Hebb
D. Thurstone
Answer» E.
Discussion
39.

Choose the odd one for pattern of sympathetic activation during emotions:

A. Increased heart rate
B. Pupil constriction
C. Lowered skin resistance
D. Increased breathing rate
Answer» C. Lowered skin resistance
Discussion
40.

Read the following two statements, Assertion (AS) and Reason (R) and indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): Sleep fulfills a critical biological function.Reason (R): Sleep is required to restore the homeostatis.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 false, but (R) is true.
D. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
Discussion
41.

Three types of feature detector cells are

A. Simple cells, Glial cells, T-cells
B. Simple cells, Complex cells, Glial cells
C. Sensory cells, hyper complex cells, T-cells
D. Simple cells, Complex cells, hyper complex cells
Answer» E.
Discussion
42.

Match the List - I with List - II and indicate your answer with the help of codes given below:List - I (Phenomenon) p. Smallest unit that carries meaning q. Rules to communicate and understand others r. Rules for desiring meanings s. Rules for combining words List - II (Psychological name)1. Grammer 2. Semantics 3. Morphemes 4. Syntax Codes: p q r s

A. 3 1 4 2
B. 3 2 4 1
C. 3 1 2 4
D. 3 2 1 4
Answer» D. 3 2 1 4
Discussion
43.

Telegraphic speech is typical of the ______ stage.

A. Babbling
B. One-word
C. Two-word
D. Three-word
Answer» D. Three-word
Discussion
44.

Who has emphasized the linguistic relativity hypothesis?

A. Noam Chomsky
B. Jean Piaget
C. Steven Pinker
D. Whorf B.L.
Answer» E.
Discussion
45.

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): Working memory can hold large amount of information even though it can retain only seven to nine items.Reason (R): Items in working memory contain several separate bits of information grouped together called chunks.Codes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B. Both (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» B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
Discussion
46.

Read the following statements labelled as Assertion (AS) and Reason (R) and indicate your answer by using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): In deduction, conclusion is derived from a premise.Reason (R): People reason by using deduction as well as induction.Codes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are correct and (R) is the true explanation of (AS).
B. Both (AS) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C. (AS) is correct, but (R) is false.
D. (AS) is false, but (R) is correct.
Answer» C. (AS) is correct, but (R) is false.
Discussion
47.

The sentenceBlue Jeans wear false smileshas correct _____ but incorrect _______.

A. Morphemes; phonemes
B. Phonemes; morphemes
C. Semantics; syntax
D. Syntax; semantics
Answer» E.
Discussion
48.

Who among the following has developed a test for personality assessment where the subject has to choose between a pair of jokes?

A. McCafe
B. McCall
C. J.M. Cattell
D. R.B. Cattell
Answer» E.
Discussion
49.

The degree to which construct system allows new information to enter that will allow construct system to change is called

A. Individual Corollary
B. Permeability
C. Loose construing
D. Constructive Alternativism
Answer» C. Loose construing
Discussion
50.

Which of the following best describes the serial position curve?

A. Greater accuracy of recall of words in the beginning of the list and in the middle of the list.
B. Greater accuracy of recall of words in the beginning of the list and gradual diminished accuracy by the end of the list.
C. Greater accuracy of recall of words in beginning and at end of the list.
D. Greater accuracy of recall of words in the middle and at the end of the list.
Answer» D. Greater accuracy of recall of words in the middle and at the end of the list.
Discussion