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101.	Retraining is that kind of training which involves instruction in a
A.	technique of recent information and technology
B.	new field of specialization
C.	method of doing daily task faster
Answer» C. method of doing daily task faster

Discussion

102.	The Committee on Recruitment Policy and Selection Methods,1974 was also known as
A.	Kothari Commitee
B.	Satish Chandra Committee
C.	Y.K.Alagh Committee
Answer» B. Satish Chandra Committee

Discussion

103.	When vacant posts are filled up by suitable candidates who are already in service it is called
A.	recruitment by promotion
B.	recruitment from within
C.	recruitment from outside
Answer» C. recruitment from outside

Discussion

104.	Although technically different, the term recruitment is sometimes used interchangeably with
A.	certification
B.	examination
C.	training
Answer» C. training

Discussion

105.	The first country to adopt the scientific system of recruitment based on the merit principle was
A.	India
B.	China
C.	USA
Answer» C. USA

Discussion

106.	The word Personnel means
A.	a body of persons employed in an organization
B.	relating to private life
C.	individual
Answer» B. relating to private life

Discussion

107.	The first country in modern times to have evolved a sound recruitment system was
A.	Prussia
B.	France
C.	UK
Answer» B. France

Discussion

108.	The recruitment, which aims at keeping the unqualified and unfit candidates out is
A.	positive recruitment
B.	negative recruitment
C.	recruitment from within
Answer» C. recruitment from within

Discussion

109.	The principle of employment on the basis of open competitive examinations is
A.	Spoils system
B.	Merit system
C.	Patronage system
Answer» C. Patronage system

Discussion

110.	Training is also an action or process by which
A.	capabilities of the personnel can be improved
B.	competence of the personnel cannot be improved
C.	personnel are forced to take up formal education
Answer» B. competence of the personnel cannot be improved

Discussion

111.	Training is the process of preparing the personnel
A.	only physically
B.	mentally and physically
C.	only mentally
Answer» C. only mentally

Discussion

112.	Training helps in the increasing productivity and
A.	raises the morale of the personnel
B.	makes the personnel realize their incompetence
C.	increase income of the employer
Answer» B. makes the personnel realize their incompetence

Discussion

113.	Training makes the personnel
A.	egocentric
B.	insensitive
C.	self reliant
Answer» D.

Discussion

114.	In-Service Training is imparted
A.	before entry into the public service
B.	after entry into the public service
C.	while leaving the public service
Answer» C. while leaving the public service

Discussion

115.	Under NPS the individual contribute to his retirement account there is
A.	no defined benefit that would be available at the time of exit from the system
B.	fixed amount that would be available anytime the employee wants to exit
C.	provision for the employer to spend from the NPS fund of his employee
Answer» B. fixed amount that would be available anytime the employee wants to exit

Discussion

116.	Rank classification lays premium on
A.	specialist rather than generalist qualities in the civil servants
B.	generalist rather than specialist qualities in the civil servants
C.	loyalty rather than competence
Answer» C. loyalty rather than competence

Discussion

117.	Who said Unless recruitment policy is soundly conceived, there can be little hope for building a first rate staff
A.	Glenn Stahl
B.	H.J.Laski
C.	C.K.Allen
Answer» B. H.J.Laski

Discussion

118.	There are three forms of retirement systems- non contributory,
A.	partly contributory and wholly contributory
B.	partly contributory and quarterly contributory
C.	half contributory and annual contributory
Answer» B. partly contributory and quarterly contributory

Discussion

119.	Position classification is difficult to administer as it
A.	requires various types of sophisticated technical skills
B.	develops a sense of jealousy among the employees that affected their performance
C.	widen the gap between the employer and employee
Answer» B. develops a sense of jealousy among the employees that affected their performance

Discussion

120.	Posting of the recruited candidate in the right job is called
A.	Requisition
B.	Placement
C.	Certification
Answer» C. Certification

Discussion

121.	Induction Training is a kind of
A.	on-entry training
B.	in service training
C.	post entry training
Answer» B. in service training

Discussion

122.	When a large number of unskilled post is to be filled up, which of the following methods is used
A.	Mass recruitment
B.	Individual recruitment
C.	Indirect recruitment
Answer» B. Individual recruitment

Discussion

123.	Who of the following is associated with the concept of new Despotism
A.	Peter Drucker
B.	Lord Hewart
C.	F.M.Marx
Answer» C. F.M.Marx

Discussion

124.	Disciplinary action implies
A.	punishment of employees for being lazy at work
B.	the administrative steps taken to correct misbehavior of employees relating to his performance of his job
C.	giving of training to employees in relation to their dealing with colleagues or people in their offices.
Answer» D.

Discussion

125.	Classification of personnel is the grouping of
A.	various classes on the basis of their ability
B.	various positions on the basis of their duties and responsibilities
C.	various positions on the basis of their educational qualification
Answer» C. various positions on the basis of their educational qualification

Discussion

126.	The first step of disciplinary proceeding is
A.	bring the charged employee to court
B.	preliminary enquiry
C.	give punishment order right away
Answer» C. give punishment order right away

Discussion

127.	Rank Classification violates the principle of
A.	equality for all citizens
B.	equal opportunities
C.	equal pay for equal work
Answer» D.

Discussion

128.	Classification and standardization of public employment constitutes
A.	the finishing point or the completion of the personnel structure
B.	the middle point where all the personnel structure meet together
C.	the starting point or the basis upon which the whole personnel structure must rest
Answer» D.

Discussion

129.	The classification of services in India are governed by the
A.	Civil Services Rules of 1930
B.	Civil Services Rules of 1947
C.	Civil Services Rules of 1955
Answer» B. Civil Services Rules of 1947

Discussion

130.	Classification ensures the enforcement of
A.	the principle of pay according to one s capability
B.	the principle of pay on the basis of difficulty of tasks
C.	the principle of equal pay for equal work
Answer» D.

Discussion

131.	The corner-stone of the whole public personnel structure is
A.	promotion
B.	training
C.	recruitment
Answer» D.

Discussion

132.	The public personnel have to know that there must be
A.	some limitations on their freedom to act as they please
B.	someone to finish off all the works for others
C.	some time off to rest while doing a big task
Answer» B. someone to finish off all the works for others

Discussion

133.	Informal Training is learning the work by
A.	pre-arranged and well-defined courses under expert guidance
B.	actually doing the work under the guidance of senior officers
C.	observing the work being done by seniors without actually participating
Answer» C. observing the work being done by seniors without actually participating

Discussion

134.	Dimock & Dimock defined classification as The systematic sorting and ranking of the positions in a hierarchical sequence according to
A.	competitive tests given to the employees
B.	comparative difficulty and responsibility
C.	comparative potential of the civil servants
Answer» C. comparative potential of the civil servants

Discussion

135.	Under Classification, a number of similar or identical positions are
A.	put together to form a class
B.	not necessarily clubbed together
C.	separated into various classes
Answer» B. not necessarily clubbed together

Discussion

136.	A certain amount of the basic salary is compulsorily deducted from the employee s salary and is utilize for
A.	helping the less fortunate people in the country
B.	helping other employees who are suffering from serious illness
C.	development projects in the country
Answer» D.

Discussion

137.	There are two major types of Provident Fund, General Provident Fund and
A.	Public Servant Provident Fund
B.	Civil Service Provident Fund
C.	Employee s Provident Fund
Answer» D.

Discussion

138.	Position Classification is also known as
A.	Class division
B.	duties classification
C.	job classification
Answer» C. job classification

Discussion

139.	Provident Fund is received at retirement in a
A.	lump sum
B.	half yearly
C.	monthly
Answer» B. half yearly

Discussion

140.	Position classification lays emphasis on
A.	talent than qualification
B.	seniority than competence
C.	merit than seniority
Answer» D.

Discussion

141.	In position classification, there is
A.	divergence between the requirements of a job and the qualification of the incumbent
B.	a match between the requirements of a job and the qualification of the incumbent
C.	no relation at all between the requirements of a job and the qualification of the incumbent
Answer» C. no relation at all between the requirements of a job and the qualification of the incumbent

Discussion

142.	Which of the following is violation of conduct rules?
A.	Active participation in politics
B.	Integrity
C.	Loyalty
Answer» B. Integrity

Discussion

143.	One of the causes for disciplinary action is
A.	supervision
B.	inefficiency
C.	perfection
Answer» C. perfection

Discussion

144.	One of the reasons of so much craving for public services is
A.	the system of pensions after retirement
B.	more allowances than private enterprises
C.	more leave days than private enterprises
Answer» B. more allowances than private enterprises

Discussion

145.	Induction of recruited candidate through training is called
A.	Appointment
B.	Confirmation
C.	Orientation
Answer» D.

Discussion

146.	Position classification brings an element of
A.	flexibility in personnel administration which helps in horizontal and vertical mobility
B.	confusion among the personnel which disrupts their work ethics
C.	rigidity in personnel administration which hinders horizontal and vertical mobility
Answer» D.

Discussion

147.	One of the existing Conduct Rules that is applicable to the government servants is
A.	All India Civil Services (Conduct) Rules 1968
B.	All Government Employees (Conduct) Rules 1968
C.	All Indian Government Servants (Conduct) Rules 1968
Answer» B. All Government Employees (Conduct) Rules 1968

Discussion

148.	Classification helps the employees in undertaking
A.	clearly defined duties and responsibilities and removes confusion
B.	different tasks within the organization which makes them confused
C.	clearly defined roles which makes the employer busy to distribute work
Answer» B. different tasks within the organization which makes them confused

Discussion

149.	Conduct rules are needed to
A.	make the employee feel secure
B.	prevent abuse of powers by the civil servants
C.	make the employer an autocrat
Answer» C. make the employer an autocrat

Discussion

150.	Conduct in Public Personnel Administration implies
A.	behavior of the personnel
B.	speed of work of the personnel
C.	skill of the personnel
Answer» B. speed of work of the personnel

Discussion

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