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1.

he bureaucratic structure and its orientation to a development role are not necessarily incompatible.This statement in the Indian context was made by

A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. J.N. Khosla
C. K.M. Munshi
D. V.A. PaiPanandikar
Answer» E.
2.

The Hatch Act, 1939 in U.S.A. dealt with

A. Right to Strike
B. Political activities of Civil Servants
C. Right to Association
D. Machinery for Negotiation
Answer» C. Right to Association
3.

Which one of the following is top tier of local government in U.K.?

A. Metropolitan District
B. Metropolitan County
C. Parish
D. Shire
Answer» C. Parish
4.

The merit system for recruitment based on competitive examination was introduced first in

A. Great Britain
B. United States America
C. China
D. India
Answer» D. India
5.

Arrange in descending order the following institutions of Local Government of France:(i) Canton(ii) Department(iii) Commune(iv) ArrondissementSelect the correct answer by using codes given below:

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

The salient characteristics of bazaar canteen economy as described by Riggs is/are(i) Price Indeterminacy(ii) Agglomeration of values(iii) Intrusive access to the elites(iv) Pariah entrepreneurshipSelect the correct answer by using codes given below:Codes:

A. (i)
B. (i) and (ii)
C. (i), (ii) and (iii)
D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer» E.
7.

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

A. Pre-dominance of ascriptive particularistic and diffuse patterns
B. High degree of social mobility
C. Prevalence of voluntary associations performing specific functions
D. Well-developed occupational systems
Answer» B. High degree of social mobility
8.

Robert T. Golembiewski mentions three themes of comparative public administration as:(i) Significance of focal concerns(ii) Magnitude of resulting effort(iii) Motivation for the approach(iv) Stress on valuesSelect the correct answer by using code given below:Codes:

A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
C. (i), (ii) and (iv)
D. (i), (iii) and (iv)
Answer» B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
9.

Who among following has given the concept of 'A New Comparative Public Administration'?

A. Keith M. Henderson
B. Ira Sharkansky
C. Dwight Waldo
D. Robert P. Biller
Answer» B. Ira Sharkansky
10.

Rensis Likert has suggested which of the following model for removal of hurdles in traditional hierarchies?

A. Management System I
B. The Linking Pin Model
C. Application of System 4
D. Science based management
Answer» C. Application of System 4
11.

Match the List -- I with List -- II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I (Concept) a. Decision Tree b. Linking Pin Model c. Garbage Can Model d. Sensitivity Training List -- II(Thinkers)i. Cohen, March and Olsonii. Chris Argyrisiii. Duncaniv. Rensis Likert Codes: a b c d

A. i iv iii ii
B. iii iv ii i
C. i iv ii iii
D. iii iv i ii
Answer» E.
12.

Frederick Herzberg has identified certain determinants of job satisfaction in his two factors theory. Which of the following according to him are not job satisfiers?(i) Salary(ii) Achievement(iii) Working conditions(iv) RecognitionSelect the correct answer by using codes given below:Codes:

A. (i) u0026 (ii)
B. (ii) u0026 (iii)
C. (ii) u0026 (iv)
D. (iii) u0026 (iv)
Answer» D. (iii) u0026 (iv)
13.

Assertion (AS): Classical writers were concerned with improving the organizational structure as a means of increasing efficiency.Reason (R): They laid emphasis on the importance of principles for the design of a logical structure of organization.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).
14.

Which one among the following books of M.P. Follett was edited by Metcalf and Urwick after the death of M.P. Follett?

A. Creative Experience
B. New State
C. Dynamic Administration
D. The Speaker of the House of Representative
Answer» D. The Speaker of the House of Representative
15.

Which one of the following is not an Independent Regulatory Commission in India?

A. Telecom Regulatory Authority
B. National Labour Relations Commission
C. Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission
D. Securities and Exchange Board
Answer» C. Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission
16.

Match List -- I with List -- II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I (Writers) a. James G. March and Herbert Simon b. Chester Bernard c. James D. Mooney and Allan C. Reiley d. Rensis LikertList -- II(Books)i. The Principles of Organizationii. The Human Organizationiii. Organisationsiv. Organisation and Management Codes: a b c d

A. i iii iv ii
B. iii iv i ii
C. ii iv iii i
D. iv ii i iii
Answer» C. ii iv iii i
17.

Which of the following factors influenced the emergence of the theory and practice of Human Relations?(i) Class antagonisms(ii) Reaction to Taylorism(iii) Economic Depression(iv) Backward material and cultural aspirations of workers.Select the correct answer by using codes given below:Codes:

A. (ii) and (iv)
B. (i), (ii) and (iii)
C. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer» C. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
18.

Assertion (AS): Red-tape has been defined as punctilious exactitude in the observance of regulation.Reason (R): 'Red tape' is perhaps the best insurance the public has to receive equal treatment at the hand of government.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).
19.

An informal organization is:(i) Comparatively stable(ii) Satisfies social needs of its members.(iii) Helps members in achievingtheir goals.(iv) Preserves the cultural values of its members.Select the correct answer by using codes given below:Codes:

A. (i), (ii) u0026 (iii)
B. (i), (ii) u0026 (iv)
C. (i), (iii) u0026 (iv)
D. (ii), (iii) u0026 (iv)
Answer» E.
20.

Woodrow Wilson was a:(i) President of U.S.A.(ii) Governor of New Jersey(iii) Recipient of Nobel Prize(iv) President of Princeton UniversitySelect the correct answer by using codes given below:

A. (i)
B. (i) and (ii)
C. (i), (ii) and (iii)
D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer» E.
21.

Assertion (AS): There is no ideal number of persons a supervisor can supervise.Reason (R): Span of control varies on the basis of factors like function, time, space and delegation of authority.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).
22.

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase printed in Bracket in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/phrase.Question: The manager hesitated to assign the job to the newcomer as he was (wet behind the ears).

A. drenched in the rain
B. unpunctual nad lethargic
C. stupid and slow witted
D. young and inexperienced
Answer» E.
23.

Match the List -- I with List -- II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I (Books) a. Public Administration in the Time of Turbulence b. Toward a new public administration: The Minnowbrook perspective c. New Despotism d. Politics and Administration List -- II(Authors)i. Lord Hewartii. Frank J. Goodnowiii. Frank Mariniiv. Dwight Waldo Codes: a b c d

A. iv iii i ii
B. iii iv ii i
C. i iii ii iv
D. ii iv i iii
Answer» B. iii iv ii i
24.

Which of the following is not a matter of difference between public and private administration?

A. Public Welfare and Public Satisfaction
B. Public Scrutiny of actions and decisions
C. Consistency and impartiality in action
D. POSDCORB activities
Answer» E.
25.

The scope of Public Administration consists of the study of only three factors namely men, materials and methods. This view is expressed by

A. P. McQueen
B. Mooney and Reiley
C. Louis P. Anderson
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Mooney and Reiley
26.

Which among following is concerned with the definition of Public Administration as socially embedded process of collective relationship, dialogue and action to promote human flourishing for all?

A. New Public Administration
B. Third Minnowbrook Conference
C. New Public Management
D. New Public Service Theory
Answer» C. New Public Management
27.

Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given:(a) In a dot map, the value of the dots generally varies.(b) A dot map is usually used to show areal distribution of phenomena such as rainfall, agricultural production, population, etc.Codes:

A. Only (a) is correct.
B. Only (b) is correct.
C. Both (a) and (b) are correct.
D. Neither (a) nor (b) are correct.
Answer» E.
28.

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase printed in Bracket in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/phrase.Question: The police (cordoned off) the area after the explosion.

A. The police filled the whole area
B. The police isolated the area
C. The Police checked everyone in the area.
D. The police did not allow anyone to leave the area
Answer» C. The Police checked everyone in the area.
29.

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase printed in Bracket in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/phrase.Question: Mrs. Roy (Keeps an open house ) on Saturday evening parties you'll find all finds of people there.

A. Welcomes all members
B. welcomes a select group of people
C. keeps of doors of the house open
D. keeps the gates open for a few persons
Answer» B. welcomes a select group of people
30.

Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given:(a) The contours which represent a convex slope are close together at the foot and are comparatively farther apart at the top.(b) The closeness of contours indicates steepness of slope.Codes:

A. Only (a) is correct.
B. Only (b) is correct.
C. Both (a) and (b) are correct.
D. Neither (a) nor (b) are correct.
Answer» D. Neither (a) nor (b) are correct.
31.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:List ' I (Topo map scale) (a) Million (b) one inch (c) quarter Inch (d) half inch List ' II(Contour interval in feet) (i) 50 (ii) 500 (iii) 100 (iv) 250 Codes:(a) (b) (c) (d)

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

Arrange the following maps in decreasing order of scale and select the correct answer from the codes given below:(i) Atlas map(ii) Cadastral map(iii) Topographical map(iv) Wall mapsCodes:

A. (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
B. (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
C. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
D. (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
Answer» B. (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
33.

The Air Photo Scale of a flat terrain depends upon1. Height of the aircraft.2. Focal length of aerial camera.Choose the correct answer code given below:Codes:

A. 1 is true, but 2 is false.
B. 2 is true, but 1 is false
C. Both 1 and 2 are true.
D. Both 1 and 2 are false.
Answer» D. Both 1 and 2 are false.
34.

Match List'I with List'II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:List ' I i. Planimeter ii. Pantograph iii. Barometer iv. Elinometer List ' II (a) area measure of a map(b) elevation of land surface(c) map reduction u0026enlargement(d) air pressure of a place Codes:(a) (b) (c) (d)

A. iiiiiivi
B. iiviiiii
C. iiiviiii
D. iiiiivii
Answer» C. iiiviiii
35.

Arrange the following events playing a vital role in evolution of town and country planning in India in a sequential order of their taking place.Use the codes given below:I. Appointment of Bhore Committee.II. Enactment of Sanitation Act.III. Establishment of Improvement Trusts in important towns.IV. Formation of Town and Country Planning Organisation (TCPO).Codes:

A. I, II, III, IV
B. II,III, I, IV
C. III, I, II, IV
D. IV, III, II, I
Answer» C. III, I, II, IV
36.

Which one of the following number of million sheets representing the world is correct?

A. 54
B. 136
C. 152
D. 504
Answer» C. 152
37.

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below:Assertion (AS): One of the major sources of irrigation in Peninsular India is Tank Irrigation.Reason (R): Most of the rivers in peninsular region are seasonal.Codes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are correct and (R) explains (AS).
B. Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) does not explain (AS).
C. (AS) is correct, but (R) is false.
D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) does not explain (AS).
38.

The ranges of Western Ghats are locally called as 'Sahyadris' in which of the following State?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra
Answer» E.
39.

Bhakra Nangal Project is a joint venture of which one of the following groups of States?

A. Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
B. Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
C. Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab.
D. Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand.
Answer» B. Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
40.

Who gave the theory of Rimland, giving importance to sea powers due to their ability to make a rim around 'Heartland', in the book 'The Geography of Peace'?

A. Spykman
B. Truman
C. Haushoffer
D. Mahan
Answer» B. Truman
41.

Given below are the two statements, one labelled as Assertion (AS), and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Assertion (AS): Regional development planning solves the problem of regional disparities created by sectoral planning.Reason (R): Sectoral planning concentrates on sectoral growth ignoring regional balance and regional development planning takes care of the growth and development of the delineated regions.Codes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B. Both (AS) and (R) are true and 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 and but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
42.

Who defined urban geography as the study of the city as a system within a system of cities?

A. H.C. Carter
B. Michael Pacione
C. B.J.L. Berry
D. A.E. Smails
Answer» D. A.E. Smails
43.

Read both Assertion (AS) andReasoning (R) and find the correctanswer from the codes given below:Assertion (AS): Planning regions generally tally with administrative divisions.Reason (R): Plan execution is convenient in uniform administrative regions.Codes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) does not explain (AS).
B. Both (AS) and (R) are incorrect.
C. (AS) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
D. (AS) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are incorrect.
44.

Mackinder's 'Pivot Area', which he envisaged to be strategically very important, was

A. Arabia and its surroundings
B. Central Africa
C. Land between Volga in the west and eastern Siberia in the east.
D. The central regions of 'new world' i.e. America's.
Answer» D. The central regions of 'new world' i.e. America's.
45.

Which one of the followings is not a general purpose authority?

A. A District
B. World Health Organisationn(WHO)
C. A Department
D. A County
Answer» C. A Department
46.

Given below are the two statements, one labelled as Assertion (AS) and other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below:Assertion (AS): Most transportation networks begin as branching networks.Reason (R): Because the first priority of the public or private agencies that build them is generally to get all points connected.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.
47.

Green Revolution is a technological package, consistency of1. High yielding variety of seeds.2. Land Reforms.3. Assured Irrigation facility.4. Use of chemical fertilizers.Codes:

A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
B. 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
C. 1, 3 and 4 are correct.
D. Only 3 is correct.
Answer» D. Only 3 is correct.
48.

Match the List-I with List-II identifying the relation. Select the correct answer from the codes given:List - I a. Austric Family b. Dravidian Family c. Sino-Tibetan Family d. Indo-Aryan Family List - II 1. Santhal 2. Bodo Prakrit 3. Karukh Oraon 4. Bodo Codes:a b c d

A. 1234
B. 1342
C. 1432
D. 1423
Answer» C. 1432
49.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List - I (Town) a. Kalpakkam b. Jharia c. Mathura d. Nepanagar List - II (Industry) i. Newsprint ii. Oil Refining iii. Coal mining iv. Nuclear plantCodes:a b c d

A. iviiiiii
B. iviiiiii
C. iiiiiiiv
D. iiiiviii
Answer» C. iiiiiiiv
50.

According to Lynch, the elements which help to perceive urban environment are

A. Path and node
B. Path, node and landmark
C. Boundaries and districts
D. Path, boundaries, districts, nodes and landmark
Answer» E.