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1.

Who propounded the 'Neorealist Theory' in International Relations?

A. H.J. Morgenthan
B. K.W. Thompson
C. Robert Dahl
D. Kenneth Waltz
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

Which of the following statements about the Rural Electrification Policy of India, 2006 is not correct?

A. There has to be a provision of electricity to all Households by 2009.
B. A census village is to be taken as village for the purpose of rural electrification.
C. The State Governments were supposed to set up District Committees to review and coordinate the extension of electrification at the district level.
D. Central government shall endeavour to supply electricity to all areas including villages and hamlets.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3.

Which one among the following is not a model of Policy formulation and implementation?

A. Institutional
B. Garbage Can
C. Historical
D. Organized Anarchy
Answer» D. Organized Anarchy
Discussion
4.

Who among the following are not associated with the group model of policy formulation and implementation?(i) Arthur F. Bentley(ii) Wayne Parsons(iii) C. Wright Mills(iv) Earl LathamSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

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

Project implementation may involve many steps. Arrange those in sequential order by using codes given below:(i) Initiating the project.(ii) Clarifying authority, responsibility and relationships.(iii) Directing and Controlling(iv) Establishing Control System(v) Obtaining resourcesCodes:

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

Which of the following statement/statements regarding policy analysis is/are correct?(i) It gained considerable popularity since 1960's.(ii) It was first adopted in the United States.(iii) It aims at improving the quality of a policy.(iv) It involves a wide range of studies and research activities.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

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

Approaches to rural development in India include:(i) Area Development Approach(ii) Target Group Approach(iii) Social Security Approach(iv) Self-Employment ApproachSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

A. (i) and (ii)
B. (i) and (iii)
C. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

Assertion (AS): The Community Development Programme was launched to secure total development of the material and human resources of rural areas.Reason (R): It was administered in phases at five levels National, State, District, Block and Village level.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
9.

Members of Parliament and state Legislatures should not become members of Local Bodies. This recommendation was made by

A. Ashok Mehta Committee
B. L.M. Singhvi Committee
C. P.K. Thungon Committee
D. Veerappan Moiley Committee
Answer» E.
Discussion
10.

Which one of the following has proposed setting up of a Financial Redressal Agency to deal with consumer grievances in a time bound manner?

A. Economic Commission
B. 11th Five Year Plan Document
C. Second Administrative Reforms Commission
D. The Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission
Answer» E.
Discussion
11.

The 12th Five Year Plan document approved by Cabinet aimed at(i) Rejuvenating India's economy(ii) Infusing higher government funding in key social sector such as health, education and sanitation.(iii) Targeted the average economic growth at 8.2%(iv) Technological advancementSelect the correct answer by using codes given below:Codes:

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

Which of the following suggested that there is no need for continuation of the District Rural Development Agency?

A. Report of the Committee to review the existing administrative arrangement for rural development.
B. II ARC report on Local Governance
C. The Chief Ministers Round Table Conference on Panchayati Raj
D. Evaluation of Panchayati Raj Institutions, 2000 UNNATTI NGO
Answer» C. The Chief Ministers Round Table Conference on Panchayati Raj
Discussion
13.

Who recommended for productive planning with constitutional status in India?

A. B.R. Ambedkar
B. K.C. Neogi
C. J.L. Nehru
D. Manmohan Singh
Answer» B. K.C. Neogi
Discussion
14.

Which of the following is not one of the objectives of social justice laid down in our Five Year Plans?

A. Inclusive growth
B. Bringing balanced regional growth
C. Removal of unemployment
D. Promoting economic growth
Answer» E.
Discussion
15.

Put the following in an ascending chronological order and select the correct answer by using codes given below:i. Constitution of National Commission to Review the working of the constitution.ii. Enactment of SCs and STs (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.iii. The employment of Manual Scavengers and construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act.iv. Amendment of Protection of Civil Rights Act.Codes:

A. i ii iii iv
B. ii iii iv i
C. iii iv ii i
D. iv ii iii i
Answer» E.
Discussion
16.

National Policy for persons with disabilities was framed in the year

A. 2003
B. 2004
C. 2005
D. 2006
Answer» E.
Discussion
17.

Which of the following is the form of integrated governing structure at the District level as recommended by the second ARC?

A. District Assembly
B. District Council
C. District Committee
D. District Board
Answer» C. District Committee
Discussion
18.

Which one of the following recommended mandatory devolution of taxation powers to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?

A. Balwantrai Mehta Committee
B. Ashok Mehta Committee
C. G.V.K. Rao Committee
D. M.L. Dantwala Working Group
Answer» C. G.V.K. Rao Committee
Discussion
19.

Assertion (AS): There is need to adopt a common categorization of urban local bodies across the country to improve clarity in their definition.Reason (R): There should be three-tier of administration of urban local governments, except in the case of Town Panchayat.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
20.

Assertion (AS): A comprehensive exercise needs to be taken up regarding broadening and deepening of the revenue base of local governments.Reason (R): The State Government by delegation expands the tax domain of Panchayats.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
21.

Assertion (AS): Zila Parishad is vested with planning and developmental functions.Reason (R): The technicalmanpower is already availableat the district level.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
22.

Which one of following is the meaning of 'Panchayat' according to the Constitution of India?

A. Institution of Local Self Government.
B. Institution of Self Government for Rural areas.
C. Institution of Rural Local Government.
D. Institution of Rural Local Administration.
Answer» C. Institution of Rural Local Government.
Discussion
23.

Which of the following committees on Panchayati Raj recommended Zila Parishad as the lynchpin of the PRI structure?

A. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
B. Ashok Mehta Committee
C. L.M. Singhvi Committee
D. Paswan Committee
Answer» C. L.M. Singhvi Committee
Discussion
24.

Assertion (AS): The powers and functions of Gram Sabha are prescribed in the Constitution of India.Reason (R): Gram Sabha is a forum where civic engagement and formation of social capital is possible.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
25.

The Lakhina (Ahmednagar) experiment was related with

A. District Administration
B. Rural Development
C. Tribal Development
D. Revenue Administration
Answer» B. Rural Development
Discussion
26.

Lord Rippon's Resolution was called as the Magna Carta of Local Government. The resolution includes:(i) Establishment of a network of local self-governing institutions.(ii) Financial decentralization(iii) Adoption of election as a means of constituting local bodies.(iv) Reduction of the number of officials to one third of total membership.Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:Codes:

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

Which one of the following statements regarding research report is not correct?

A. The communication of findings is an important part of researcher's responsibilities.
B. The researcher is not under any obligation to consider the audience for whom the given report is intended.
C. An introduction about theproblems investigated ismandatory component of thereport.
D. A discussion of methods/ procedures and an elaborate presentation of facts and findings are compulsory.
Answer» C. An introduction about theproblems investigated ismandatory component of thereport.
Discussion
28.

What is another name of Measure of Central Tendency?

A. Index Number
B. Average
C. Mode
D. Median
Answer» C. Mode
Discussion
29.

Who of the following described the case study method of research as the social microscope?

A. Herbert Spencer
B. E. Burgress
C. Frederic Le Play
D. William Healy
Answer» C. Frederic Le Play
Discussion
30.

Which one of the following is not an advantage of the interview as a research tool?

A. Interview is a highly flexible tool allowing a more permissible atmosphere.
B. Interview has greater opportunity to appraise the accuracy and validity of replies.
C. The interviewer may be able to differentiate between fact and fiction supplied by informants.
D. Interviewer may be able to interject guesses and impressions into respondent's responses.
Answer» E.
Discussion
31.

set of questions which are asked and filled in by an interviewer in a face-to-face situation with another personis termed as

A. Questionnaire
B. Schedule
C. Interview
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Interview
Discussion
32.

Scientific research intends to :(i) Generalize Knowledge(ii) Extend Knowledge(iii) Correct Knowledge(iv) Comprehend KnowledgeSelect the correct answer by using codes given below:Codes:

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

'If the Finance Minister is to be held responsible for filling the reservoir and maintaining certain depth of water in it, he must be in a position to regulate the outflow'. This statement is made by

A. Hoover Commission
B. Haldane Committee
C. Donoughmore Committee
D. Tenth Finance Commission
Answer» C. Donoughmore Committee
Discussion
34.

Consider the following statements regarding Administrative Tribunals:(i) Parliament is empowered to make laws for the adjudication or trial by administrative tribunals.(ii) The disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment and condition of services of persons appointed to public services are adjudicated by the said tribunals.(iii) The jurisdiction and authority of such tribunals is specified by the law passed by the Parliament.(iv) The administrative tribunals can also be set up for adjudicating disputes relating to foreign exchange and export and import matters.Select the correct answer by using codes given below:Codes:

A. (i) and (ii)
B. (i), (ii) and (iii)
C. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer» E.
Discussion
35.

Which of the following statements are correct?(i) No tax shall be levied or collected except by authority of law.(ii) Net proceeds of taxes, duties and other revenues are credited to the consolidated fund of India.(iii) A law passed by the Parliament has established contingency fund of India to enable advances to be made by the President for the purpose of meeting unforeseen expenditure.(iv) Prior authorization under Article 115 or Article 116 is required to make advances out of contingency fund of India.Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:Codes:

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

Consider the following functions of Standing Committees of Parliament in India:(i) To consider demand for grants.(ii) To make a report on demand for grants to the Houses of Parliament.(iii) To consider annual reports of Ministries and make reports there on.(iv) To consider national basic short term policy documents presented to the houses.Select the correct answer using codes given below:Codes:

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

Assertion (AS): What has been happening in India, in recent times, is Sanskritization of corruption.Reason (R): People began to adopt corruption not for its inherent utility, but as a means of belonging to the elite class.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
38.

Which of following statements about 'Right to Strike' by Civil Servants in India is correct?

A. It is prohibited by transaction of business rules.
B. Right to strike is mentioned in Civil Service Conduct Rules.
C. It is prohibited by law.
D. Strike by Civil Servants constitutes breach of discipline.
Answer» E.
Discussion
39.

On the recommendations made by Chief Ministers' Conference in 1961, the Parliament resolved to create which of the following three new All India Services?(i) Indian Service of Engineers(Irrigation, Power, Buildings u0026Roads)(ii) Indian Medical and Health Service(iii) Indian Audit and Accounts Service(iv) Indian Forest ServiceSelect the correct answer by using codes given below:Codes:

A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
B. (i), (ii) and (iv)
C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
D. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer» C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
Discussion
40.

Match the List -- I with List -- II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I (Provisions of Constitution) a. Article 316(1) b. Article 316(2) c. Article 317(3) d. Article 319 List -- II(Contents)i. Qualification for member of Union Public Service Commissionii. Ground for removal of member of Public Service Commissioniii. Further employment under Government of Indiaiv. Resignation of members of Public Service Commission Codes: a b c d

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

The importance of personnel administration has increased in recent times due to followings:(i) Recognition of Human aspect of organization(ii) Long-range needs of manpower(iii) Large size of the modern organization(iv) High wage bills necessitating optimum use of manpower.Select the correct answer by using codes given below:Codes:

A. (i) only
B. (i) and (ii)
C. (i), (ii) and (iii)
D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer» E.
Discussion
42.

Match the List -- I with List -- II andselect the correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I (Reports of the second administrative reforms commission) (Title of the Report)a. Crisis Management b. Local Government c. Capacity building for conflict resolution d. Social capital List -- IIi. Friction to Fusionii. From despair to hopeiii. In inspiring journey into futureiv. A Shared Destiny Codes: a b c d

A. i iii iv ii
B. ii iii i iv
C. iii ii iv i
D. iv i ii iii
Answer» C. iii ii iv i
Discussion
43.

f all the policy making organs in the Government of India, the secretariat stands on an exceptionally high pedestal.This statement is attributed to

A. K. Subramanyam
B. Chand Joshi
C. S.C. Vajpeyi
D. S.R. Maheshwari
Answer» E.
Discussion
44.

Match the List -- I with List -- II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :List -- I (Parliament's power to make laws) a. For implementing any international treaty or agreement b. In the matters enumerated in the State list during Emergency c. For imposing a tax not mentioned in concurrent list or state list d. The matters enumerated in Union ListList -- II(Articles)i. Article 250ii. Article 246iii. Article 253iv. Article 248 Codes: a b c d

A. i ii iii iv
B. ii iii iv i
C. iii i iv ii
D. iv i ii iii
Answer» D. iv i ii iii
Discussion
45.

Match the List -- I with List -- II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I (Reports) a. Montague- Chemsford Report on constitutional reforms in India b. State Reorganization Commission c. Taxation Enquiry Commission d. Statutory (Simon) Commission List -- II(Year)i. 1955ii. 1918iii. 1954iv. 1927Codes: a b c d

A. i ii iii iv
B. iv iii ii i
C. ii iv i iii
D. ii i iii iv
Answer» E.
Discussion
46.

The President of India makes some appointments by warrant under his hand and seal. These are(i) Judges of Supreme Court(ii) Comptroller and Auditor General of India(iii) Attorney-General of India(iv) Governors of the statesSelect correct answer by using codes given below:

A. (i) and (iv)
B. (i), (ii) and (iv)
C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer» C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
Discussion
47.

Which one of the following is not correct about the development administration?

A. Suitable institutions to accomplish the developmental goals are to be established.
B. It is essential to build up administrative capacity and capability.
C. Coordination is a basic component of development administration.
D. Communication is only a desirable component of the development administration.
Answer» E.
Discussion
48.

Decision Making in development administration is(i) Flexible(ii) Centralised(iii) Rigid(iv) InnovativeSelect the correct answer by using the codes given below:Codes:

A. (i) u0026 (ii)
B. (ii) u0026 (iii)
C. (iii) u0026 (iv)
D. (i) u0026 (iv)
Answer» E.
Discussion
49.

Assertion (AS): In parliamentary form of government the executive is responsible to legislature.Reason (R): In the constitution of India the provision is made that the council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.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
50.

Ferrel Heady identifies major features of national bureaucracy in the developing society. These are(i) The basic pattern of administration is Imitative.(ii) Widespread discrepancy between Form and Reality.(iii) Bureaucracy accepts directions from other legitimate branches of government.(iv) The bureaucracies are deficient in skilled Manpower.Select the correct answer by using the codes given below.Codes:

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