Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission
Question 3Single Answer
Devaluation of a currency means
A
Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B
Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C
Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D
Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
Question 4Single Answer
In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
A
1 and 3
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 2
D
1,2 and 3
Question 5Single Answer
Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women
A
Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
B
Indira Mahila Yojna
C
Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
D
Mahila Samridhi Yojna
Question 6Single Answer
What is Net National Product
A
the money value of final goods and services produced annually in the economy
B
the money value of annual service generation in the economy
C
the money value of tangible goods produced annually in the economy
D
The money value of tangible goods available in the economy
Question 7Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?
A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four
E
None of these
Question 8Single Answer
Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A
True
B
False
C
Uncertain
D
None
Question 9Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.
A
A
B
E
C
T
D
X
E
Y
Question 10Single Answer
How many such letters are there in the word ORIENTAL each of which is as far away from the beginning of the word as when they are arranged alphabetically?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 11Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters in the word CREDIT each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 12Single Answer
Passage :
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z .
Which letter in this alphabet is the eighth letter to the right of the letter and which is tenth letter to the left of the last but one letter of the alphabet ?
A
X
B
W
C
I
D
H
Question 13Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)
If the third alphabet of each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical series, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?
A
SUM
B
BIG
C
Both BIG and THE
D
FOR
E
Both FOR and BIG
Question 14Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)
If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be second from the right ?
A
AND
B
FOR
C
THE
D
BIG
E
SUM
Question 15Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)
If second alphabet in each of the words is changed to next alphabet in the English alphabetical order, how many words having two vowels (same or different vowels) will be formed ?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
Four
Question 16Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)
How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the second letter of the word which is second from the right and the second letter of the word which is second from the left of the given words?
A
Two
B
Five
C
Six
D
Nine
E
Three
Question 17Single Answer
I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express
A
a
B
an
C
some
D
the
Question 18Single Answer
Have the car stolen!
A
Steal the car
B
You should have the stolen car
C
Get someone to steal the car
D
They have stolen the car
Question 19Single Answer
The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.
A
The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
B
the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
C
to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
D
The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.
Question 20Single Answer
I had to stop all my work to complete this project.
A
All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
B
For completing this project all other work must be stopped
C
For completing this project I had to stop all my work
D
To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me
Question 21Single Answer
They have published the names of all the successful candidates.
A
The candidates who have succeeded their names they had published.
B
The names of all the successful candidates have been published by them
C
The candidates who have succeeded their names have been published by them.
D
The names of all the successful candidate were published by them.
Question 22Single Answer
The online shopping site lowered the prices.
A
Lowering of the prices was done by the online shopping site
B
The prices were lowered by the online shopping site
C
The prices had been lowered by the online shopping site
D
The prices have been lowered by the online shopping site
Question 23Single Answer
Who taught you to drive a truck ?
A
To drive a truck by whom were you taught?
B
Driving a truck by who were you taught?
C
Driving a truck by who were you being taught?
D
By whom were you taught to drive a truck?
Question 24Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Question below has two blanks, each blank indicting that some thing has been omitted. Choose the word for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The Finance Department has ……………a centralized online databank system for all statutory government bodies to …………an eye on their assets and liabilities.
A
presented , stay
B
introduced , keep
C
announce , make
D
created , let
E
proclaimed , hold
Question 25Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : The five items in this section consists of a word or group of words followed by four words as (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the word which is nearly opposite to the meaning of the original word or group of words and mark your response as (a), (b), (c) and (d), as the case may be, in your Answer Sheet.
Assets
A
liabilities
B
responsibilities
C
estates
D
profits
Question 26Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : In the question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Affidavit
A
Affirmation
B
Slander
C
Oath
D
Testimony
Question 27Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Hollow
A
Alveolate
B
Cleft
C
Cavernous
D
Solid
Question 28Single Answer
Passage :
Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Cosset
A
Ignoreb
B
Close
C
Caress
D
Fondle
Question 29Single Answer
Passage :
Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Ogle
A
Leer
B
Gaze
C
Ignore
D
Gawk
Question 30Single Answer
Passage :
Directions:In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Intrinsic
A
Elemental
B
Innate
C
Connate
D
Acquired
Question 31Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Coalesce
A
Separate
B
Adhere
C
Cleave
D
Amalgamate
Question 32Single Answer
The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?
A
51:52
B
52:53
C
51:53
D
52:55
Question 33Single Answer
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
A
√49
B
0.125
C
√2
D
22/7
Question 34Single Answer
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
A
35600
B
34500
C
9630
D
93600
Question 35Single Answer
Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4
A
3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
B
7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
C
3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
D
5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4
Question 36Single Answer
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
A
36
B
38
C
310
D
96
Question 37Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered (I) and (II) given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give answer :
How many employees of bank ‘X’ opted for VRS ?
(I) 18% of the 950 officer cadre employees and 6% of the 1100 of all other cadre employees opted for VRS. (II) 28% of the employees in the age group of 51 to 56 and 17% of the employees in all other age groups opted for VRS.
A
Statement (I) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (II) alone is not sufficient
B
Statement (II) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (I) alone is not sufficient
C
BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement alone is sufficient
D
EACH statement ALONE is sufficient
Question 38Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered (I) and (II) given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give answer :
The area of a playground is 1600 square meters. What is its perimeter ?
(I) It is a perfect square playground
(II) It costs Rs.3200 to put a fence around the playground at the rate of Rs.20 per meter.
A
Statement (I) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (II) alone is not sufficient
B
Statement (II) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (I) alone is not sufficient
C
BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement alone is sufficient
D
EACH statement ALONE is sufficient
Question 39Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered (I) and (II) given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give answer :
What is the value of m – n ÷ 37 ?
(I) m is the largest possible six-digit number and n is the smallest possible six-digit number.
(II) The difference between m and n is known.
A
Statement (I) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (II) alone is not sufficient
B
Statement (II) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (I) alone is not sufficient
C
BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement alone is sufficient
D
EACH statement ALONE is sufficient
Question 40Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered (I) and (II) given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give answer :
What is the value of x ?
(I) If 10 is added to x, the result is 34.
(II) If x is multiplied by y, the result is 38.
A
Statement (I) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (II) alone is not sufficient
B
Statement (II) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (I) alone is not sufficient
C
BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement alone is sufficient
D
EACH statement ALONE is sufficient
Question 41Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered (I) and (II) given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give answer :
What was the total compound interest on a sum after three years ?
(I) The interest after one year was Rs. 100 and the sum after was Rs.1000.
(II) The difference between simple and compound interest on a sum of Rs.1000 at the end of two years was Rs.10.
A
Statement (I) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (II) alone is not sufficient
B
Statement (II) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (I) alone is not sufficient
C
BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement alone is sufficient
D
EACH statement ALONE is sufficient
Question 42Single Answer
"Who said, 'India was a parrot unto itself'?
A
Malik Muhammad Joyce
B
Raskhan
C
Rich Khusrow
D
Rich Hasan
Question 43Single Answer
Which is the national game of Bhutan ?
A
badminton
B
basketball
C
football
D
archery
Question 44Single Answer
When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
A
1946
B
1947
C
1948
D
1950
Question 45Single Answer
Who is known as the "Missile Man of India"?
A
Dr. Homi J. Bhabha
B
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
C
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
D
Dr. Satish Dhawan
Question 46Single Answer
Which country's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was assassinated in a joint US-Israel strike in late February 2026?
A
Syria
B
Iraq
C
Lebanon
D
Iran
Question 47Single Answer
What was the primary goal stated for the 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran?
A
Nuclear disarmament only
B
Border security
C
Economic sanctions enforcement
D
Regime change in Tehran
Question 48Single Answer
Which Indian state won its maiden Ranji Trophy title recently (reported in early March 2026)?
A
Mumbai
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Jammu & Kashmir
D
Karnataka
Question 49Single Answer
What funding amount did Germany announce for a new climate resilience initiative with India in February 2026?
A
EUR 10 million
B
EUR 100 million
C
EUR 50 million
D
EUR 20 million
Question 50Single Answer
Which Indian state launched its first Dark Sky Park in Kolli Hills in February 2026?
A
Kerala
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Uttarakhand
D
Himachal Pradesh
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Human Resource
Question 51Single Answer
Match the following Thinker Management Principle
(a)F.W. Taylor (i) uthority & Responsibility
(b)Henri Fayol (ii) Hierarchy
(c)Weber (iii) Separation of planning from doing
(d)Elton Mayo (iv) Human relation approach
A
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
B
(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
C
(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
D
(iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
Question 52Single Answer
Which of the following is the major element of planning process
A
Developing leadership abilities
B
Selecting right people
C
Perception of opportunities
D
Motivating people
Question 53Single Answer
Which principle of management is violated by matrix organisation structure?
A
Division of Labour
B
Unity of direction
C
Unity of command
D
None of the above
Question 54Single Answer
Which of the following involves careful analysis of inputs and corrective actions before operation is completed?
A
Feed forward control
B
Concurrent control
C
Feedback control
D
All the above
Question 55Single Answer
Which of the following is not a semantic barrier of communication ?
A
Faulty translation
B
Ambiguous words
C
Specialist’s language
D
Inattention
Question 56Single Answer
People should be regarded as assets rather than variable costs was emphasised in
A
Personnel Management
B
Human resource Management
C
Personnel Administration
D
Public Administration
Question 57Single Answer
The classical theorists fovoured organization based
A
Civilian model
B
Strategic model
C
Military model
D
None of the above
Question 58Single Answer
Job analysis Includes
A
Job description and job enlargement
B
Job enlargement and job enrichment
C
Job description and job specification
D
AII of above
Question 59Single Answer
A test which measures, what it is intended to measures is
A
Reliable test
B
Standardised test
C
Objective test
D
Valid test
Question 60Single Answer
An enquiry that is conducted afresh because of the objections raised by alleged employee is called
A
Domestic Enquiry
B
De-novo enquiry
C
Ex-parte enquiry
D
None of the above
Question 61Single Answer
The concept of HRD score-card was introduced in india by
A
Udai pareek
B
Rao and pareek
C
T.V. Rao
D
Arun Honappa
Question 62Single Answer
Performance appraisal by all the following parties is called 360 performance appraisal
A
Supervisors and peers
B
Subordinate and employees themselves
C
Users of services and consultant
D
All of the above
Question 63Single Answer
The following is the process of training
A
Instructional design, validation, needs analysis, implementation and evaluation
B
Need analysis, Instructional design, validation, implementation and evaluation
C
Needs analysis, validation, Instructional design, implementation and evaluation
D
Instructional design, needs analysis implementation, validation, and evaluation
Question 64Single Answer
Fish bone analysis as a tool of quality circle was advanced by
A
Edward Deming
B
Joseph Juran
C
Kouru Ishikawa
D
Phillip Crosby
Question 65Single Answer
Match the following Book and concept Authors
(a)Games people play (i) Eric Bernie
(b)I am ok you are ok (ii) Kurt Lewin
(c)Johri Window (iii) Thomas A Harris
(d)Force analysis (iv) Joseph Lufth ‘S Harry Inghams
A
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
B
(i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
C
(iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
D
(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
Question 66Single Answer
Which of the following decreases group cohesiveness ?
A
Agreement on group goals
B
Frequency of interaction
C
Large group size
D
All the above
Question 67Single Answer
Mangers subscribing to………assumption attempts to structure, control and closely supervise their employees.
A
Theory “X”
B
Theory “Y”
C
Both theory “x” and theory “Y”
D
Neither Theory “X” nor “Y”
Question 68Single Answer
According to fielder contingency model of leadership , which one of the following is a situational variable?
A
Leader-member relationship
B
Organisational system
C
Degree of task structure
D
Leader position power
Question 69Single Answer
The right sequence of steps in Kurt lewin change procedure is
A
Unfreezing-Moving-Freezing
B
Moving, Unfreezing-Freezing
C
Unfreezing-Freezing-Moving
D
Freezing ,Moving, Unfreezing
Question 70Single Answer
Which of the following is not a traditional methods of organisational development ?
A
Survey feed back
B
Sensitivity training
C
Process consultation
D
Managerial grid
Question 71Single Answer
Which of the following principles of man – agement was not given by Fayol
A
Unity of direction
B
Subordination of individual interest to common interest
C
Stability of tenure
D
Standardisation
Question 72Single Answer
Arrange different phases of Hawthoren ex- periments in their right sequence
a.Relay assembly test room experiments
b.Bank wiring observation test
c.Illumination experiment
d.Personal counseling
e.Mass interviewing programme
A
a,b,c,d,e
B
c,a,e,b,d
C
c,b,e,a,d
D
e,d,c,b,a
Question 73Single Answer
Delphi technique is used in
A
Organising
B
Operating
C
Staffing
D
Forecasting
Question 74Single Answer
Narrow span of control results into
A
Tall structure
B
Flat structure
C
Mechanistic structure
D
All the above
Question 75Single Answer
Which of the following is correct about Grapevine ?
A
It tends to exist when members of for – mal group know one – another well
B
It is the result of social forces at work place .
C
It is more common in times of high organizational excitement
D
All of the anove
Question 76Single Answer
The following concept is developed on unitarism , individualism high commitment and strategic alignment
A
Personnel Management
B
Human Resource Management
C
Industrial Relations
D
Personnel Administration
Question 77Single Answer
Human Resource Planning include
A
Scenario Planning
B
Action Planning
C
Demand and Supply forecasts
D
All the above
Question 78Single Answer
Which one is not a part of recruitment pro-cess?
A
Determining requirements
B
planning recruitment campaign
C
Attracting candidates
D
Selecting candidates
Question 79Single Answer
Which one is not a non –quantitative job evaluation method?
A
Ranking method
B
Grading method
C
Point rating method
D
job-classification method
Question 80Single Answer
Consider the following punishments in dis- ciplinary actions
(i) Warning (ii) Demotion
(iii) Censure (iv) Dismissal
Which of the above fall under minor punishment ?
A
(i) and (ii)
B
(i),(ii) and (iii)
C
(i) and (ii)
D
(i),(ii) and (iv)
Question 81Single Answer
Which of the following factors are included in the calculation of human development index?
A
Life expectancy
B
Adult literacy
C
Decent standard of living
D
All the above
Question 82Single Answer
Who is not associated with development of human development index?
A
Mahabub –ul –Haq
B
Manmohan singh
C
Meghnad Desai
D
Sudhir Anand
Question 83Single Answer
The sequence of human resource development activities according to Leonard Nadler are
A
Education, training and development
B
Development , training and education
C
Training , education and development
D
Training ,development and education
Question 84Single Answer
Who introduced the concept of quality circles in India ?
A
P. V. Rao
B
Udai Pareek
C
Dharani P. Sinha
D
S.R.Udpa
Question 85Single Answer
Which of the following is the correct sequence of training evaluation?
A
Reaction, learning, behavior and results
B
Learning, reaction, behaviour and results
C
Learning, behaviour, reaction and results
D
'Reaction learning,result and behaviour
Question 86Single Answer
Which of the following is the outcome of job satisfaction?
A
High employee turnover
B
High productivity
C
Absenteeism
D
AII the above
Question 87Single Answer
Under Alderfer’s ERG theory, the three core needs are
A
Emotional, Relational, and Growth
B
Emotional, Rational, and Growth
C
Existence, Reliability and Gain
D
Existence, Relatedness and Growth
Question 88Single Answer
The group to which a person would like to belong is known as
A
Primary Group
B
Membership Group
C
Reference Group
D
None of the above
Question 89Single Answer
The Managerial Grid was given by
A
Rensis Likert
B
Kurt Lewin
C
Hersey Blanchard
D
Blake and Mouton
Question 90Single Answer
Arrange the following stages of group dynamics in right sequence
a. Norming
b. Performing
c. Storming
d. Forming
A
d, c, a, b
B
a, b, c, d
C
d, c, b, a
D
c, d, b, a
Question 91Single Answer
Match the List-I With List-II. List-I List-II
(a) Henry L. Gnatt (i) Theory of bureaucracy
(b)Max Weber (ii) Father of modern/ administrative
Management theory
(c)Alex F. Osborm (iii) Graphic methods of describing plans
and harmonious cooperation (d) Henri Fayol (iv) Father of brain storming
A
Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
B
(iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
C
(iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
D
(i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
Question 92Single Answer
In which year the book entitled Principles of Scientific Management was Published ?
A
1901
B
1903
C
1911
D
1912
Question 93Single Answer
Which method of training utilises equipments that closely the actual ones used on the job?
A
Role Playing
B
Vestibule Training
C
Sensitivity Training
D
Programmed Training
Question 94Single Answer
The basic objective of Manpower Planning in organisation is :
A
to ensure the skilled manpower.
B
to ensure the supply of manpower for future requirement.
C
to ensure the supply of right number and right type of manpower at the right time.
D
to ensure the increased productivity of manpower.
Question 95Single Answer
Which one of the following is an immediate Product of Job analysis?
A
Job description
B
Job rotation
C
Job enrichment
D
Job enlargement
Question 96Single Answer
The Scalar Principle of organisation implies:
A
all authority must vest in one single person
B
manager should directly supervise only a Limited number of subordinates
C
line of authority must be clearly defined
D
a subordinate should have only one superior
Question 97Single Answer
Which of the following approaches to management is a reactive approach instead of being proactive?
A
Systems approach
B
Decision theory approach
C
Quantitative approach
D
Contingency approach
Question 98Single Answer
Which of the following is /are not feature(s) of Bureaucracy as advocated by Weber ?
(a) Administrative class is responsible for maintaining coordinative activities in the organisation .
(b) Division of labour is based on specialisation.
(c)Organisation structure is adhoc and represents unstable relations.
(d) Decisions and activities are formally recorded.
A
(a) and (b) only
B
(c) and (d) only
C
(c) only
D
(d) only
Question 99Single Answer
Herzberg proposed two-factor According to him the distinction between the hygiene factors and motivators is :
A
Hygiene factors lead to dissatisfaction while motivators lead to satisfaction .
B
Hygiene factors prevent satisfaction while motivators prevent dissatisfaction.
C
Hygiene factors prevent dissatisfaction while motivators provide satisfaction.
D
Hygiene factors provide satisfaction motivators enhance satisfaction .
Question 100Single Answer
Transactional managerial styles refer to four life positions. These life position can be used to understand one’e style of working with others . Match four life Positions (List-A) with Parent (Regulating/ Nurturing) Ego States (List-B) List-A List-B Life Positions Parent Ego state
(a) I am not ok, you are not ok (i) Prescriptive/Patronising
(b) I am ok, you are not ok (ii) Normative/ Supportive
(c) I am ok, you are ok (iii) Indifferent/ Ingratiating
(d) I am not , ok you are ok (iv) Traditional/Overindulgent
A
Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
B
(i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
C
(iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
D
(ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
Question 101Single Answer
Which perspective on industrial relations is based on the notion that the production system is privately owned and is motivated by profit ?
A
Unitary Perspective
B
Pluralist Perspective
C
Radical Perspective
D
Trusteeship Perspective
Question 102Single Answer
Competition based on cheap labour results into :
(a) Falling employment intensity and job less growth
(b) Contracting out and out-sourcing
(c) Informalization of work and deterioration in conditions of employment .
A
Codes:
(a) and (b)
B
(a) and (c)
C
(b) and (c)
D
(a), (b) and (c)
Question 103Single Answer
Who drafted the Socialist Mainfesto for converting capitalist Britain into a mixed economy?
A
Karl Marx
B
Friedrich Engels
C
Sydney and Beatrice Webb
D
Robert Hoxie
Question 104Single Answer
The big Indian trading houses and industrial interests supporting the Swadeshi movement played a major role in setting up:
A
Associated Chamber of Commerce
B
Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
C
AII India Manufacturer’s Organisation
D
International Organisation of Employers
Question 105Single Answer
A strike that is suddenly called generally without notice is Known as :
A
Sit-in Strike
B
Protest Strike
C
Tools-down Strike
D
Wild-cat Strike
Question 106Single Answer
The participation of Workers in Management Bill , 1990 has provision (s) relating to :
(a) Constitution of a shop – floor Council in every establishment .
(b) Setting up of an Establishment Council in every industrial undertaking at the establishment level .
(C) Representation of workmen and other workers on the Board Management of every corporate body owning an industrial establishment
A
Codes:
only (A)is correct.
B
only (A) and (b) are correct
C
only (b) and (C) are correct
D
(a) , (b) and (c) are correct .
Question 107Single Answer
Who played an instrumental role in the formulation of code of Discipline ?
A
V .V Giri
B
G. L Nanda
C
Khandubhai Desai
D
Ravindra Verma
Question 108Single Answer
Which of the following Conventions of the ILO relates to Freedom of Association ?
A
Convention No . 87
B
Convention No 100
C
Convention No.29
D
Convention No 105
Question 109Single Answer
Match the following :
Type of Union Example
(a) Craft Union (ii) Colliery Mazdoor Sangh
(b) Industrial Union (II) India Pilot’s Guild
(C) General Union (iii) The Jamshedpur Labour Union
A
Codes:
(a) (b) (c)
(III) (I) (II)
B
(I) (II) (III)
C
(II) (I) (III)
D
(I) (III) (II)
Question 110Single Answer
Which one of the following had stated that ‘’Secret ballot even on a restrivted basis is logistically and financially a difficult process in industries like railways , bank post offices , coal mines and other undertakings operating in a number of states’’?
A
Royal Commission on Labour
B
First National Commission on Labour
C
Second National Commission on Labour
D
Labour Investigation Committee
Question 111Single Answer
Which of the following is/are not a part of classical approach to management?
A
Scientific Management
B
Administrative Management
C
Decision Theory
D
Bureaucratic Organization
Question 112Single Answer
Match the following. Thinker Principal
(a) Henryl Fayol i. Careful design of jobs with ten efficient
Work methods
(b) Elton Mayo ii. Unity of direction
(c) F.W. Taylor iii. Organizational equilibrium
(d) Chester I. Barnard iv. Social factors and group norms
A
Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
ii iv i iii
B
ii iv iii i
C
i ii iii iv
D
i iii ii iv
Question 113Single Answer
Which of the following is not a barrier to to effective planning?
A
Difficulty of accurate permissing
B
Environmental changes
C
Flexibilities in management
D
Time and Cost factors
Question 114Single Answer
Gracicuna’s formula suggest that
A
the number of subordinates and relations both increase in arithmetic progression.
B
the number of subordinates increases in geometric progression ad number of relations increase in arithmetic progression
C
The number of the subordinates and relation increase in geometric progression
D
the number of the subordinates increases in arithmetic progression while the number of the relations increase in geometric progression
Question 115Single Answer
The first step in control process is to
A
measure actual performance.
B
establish objective and standards.
C
compare results with objectives.
D
take corrective action.
Question 116Single Answer
The procedure for determining duties responsibilities, working conditions and reporting relationship is known as
A
Job design
B
Job description
C
Job specification
D
Job evaluation
Question 117Single Answer
In which of the following systems, minimum wage is guaranteed but beyond a certain efficiency level, bonus is given in addition to minimum day wages?
A
Straight piece rate system
B
Differential piece rate system
C
Gantt task and Bonus system
D
Emerson’s Efficiency system
Question 118Single Answer
In line and staff organization
A
lines of authorities and instructions are vertical.
B
unity of command is maintained.
C
staff specialists advised line managers to perform their duties.
D
Staff decides without consulting the authority.
Question 119Single Answer
TAT stands for
A
Thematic Applications Test
B
Thematic Appreciations Test
C
Training Aptitude Test
D
Thematic Altitude Test
Question 120Single Answer
Which of the following is not a method of a job evaluation?
A
Ranking Method
B
Grading Method
C
Paired Comparison Method
D
Point Method
Question 121Single Answer
Who is regarded as the father of Scientific Management ?
A
Albert Bandura
B
Louis D. Brandies
C
Frederick Winslow Taylor
D
Elton Mayo
Question 122Single Answer
The principle of Equifinality operates
A
within the internal environment
B
within the external environment
C
without environment
D
hostile environment
Question 123Single Answer
Max Weber developed a theory of
A
Autocratic Management
B
Democratic Management
C
Bureaucratic Management
D
Free Style Management
Question 124Single Answer
Grapevine is a type of
A
Formal Communication
B
Written Communication
C
Lateral Communication
D
Informal Communication
Question 125Single Answer
Decision making process is guided by
A
Policy
B
Procedure
C
Programme
D
Strategy
Question 126Single Answer
Ten ’C’ model of HRM architect was advanced by
A
Katz and Kahn
B
Alan Price
C
Chester I. Bernard
D
Max Weber
Question 127Single Answer
Recruitment means
A
Total number of inquiries made
B
Total number of applications received
C
Total number of persons short Listed
D
Total number of selections made
Question 128Single Answer
Arrange the following steps of job analysis in proper sequence :
A.Prepare the job description report .
B.Select the job .
C.Find out the requirements for each part of the job.
D.Break the job into various parts.
A
Codes :
(b), (a), (d), (c)
B
(b), (c), (d), (a)
C
(b), (d), (c), (a)
D
(d), (c), (b), (a)
Question 129Single Answer
Which of the following is not a factor for wage determination ?
A
Cost of living
B
Suspension
C
Purchasing power of people
D
Productivity
Question 130Single Answer
Which of the following is not a part of disciplinary action ?
A
Warning
B
Suspension
C
Transfer
D
Discharge
Question 131Single Answer
Which of the following statements are true about Herbert A. Simon ‘s decision making process?
a. Decision making process involves intelligence design and choice activities
b. Decision –making involves choice between alternative plans of action.
c. Bounded rationality has no significance in decision making process.
d. Satisficing model brings about a balance between individual and organisational value judgement in decision making process.
A
a and b are only true.
B
a and d are only true.
C
a, b and c are true .
D
a, b and d are true.
Question 132Single Answer
Which of the following statements about communication is /are either true or false ?
a. Gang plank theory of Henry Fayol is an example of vertical communication .
b. Encoded messages are not always decoded effectively because of different fields of organism .
c. Filtering is not an intervention which vitiates communication .
d. Grapevine communication moves faster than formal communication .
A
a and c are true b and d are false.
B
a and d are true b and c are false.
C
b and d are true a and c are false.
D
a, b and c are true and d is false.
Question 133Single Answer
Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating the direct group relations of span of control as given by V. A. Garicuna ?
A
B
C
D
Question 134Single Answer
Which of the following pair is correctly matched ?
A
F. W. Taylor- Human Relations Approach
B
Henry Fayol- Universality og Management
C
Elton Mayo- Pyschological Approach
D
M. Parker Follet – Scientific Management
Question 135Single Answer
Read the following and mark your answer according to the answer code given below:
Wage incentive plans the following objects:
(a) Increasing workers morale
(b) Lowering unit cost
(c) Lowering capital cost
(d) Lowering depreciation charges
A
Codes:
a & d are correct.
B
a & c are correct.
C
a & b are correct .
D
c & d are correct .
Question 136Single Answer
Match the following selection errors (List-I) with their descriptions(List-II)
List-I List-II
a. True negative i. Selection score is high performance score is low .
b. True positive ii. Both selection and performance scores are low.
c. False negative iii. Selection score is low performance score is high
d. False positive iv. Both selection and performance scores are high.
A
Codes:
i ii iii iv
ii iii iv i
B
ii iv iii i
C
iv i ii iii
D
iii ii iv i
Question 137Single Answer
Assertion(A) Competency based job analysis describing jobs in terms of measurable observable and behavioural competencies is currently gaining importance.
Reason(R): Re-engineering redesigns the business process in such a manner that vsmall multi-disciplinary self-managing teams get the task done together through multi-skilled competencies.
A
Both (A) and (R) are wrong .
B
(A) is right and (R) is wrong .
C
Both (A) and (R) are right and (R) explains the (A).
D
Both (A) and (R) are right but (R) does not explain the (A).
Question 138Single Answer
Arrange the following steps in disciplinary procedure in their right order :
(a) Farming and issue of change sheet
(b) Domestic enquiry
(c) Preliminary enquiry
(d) Reporting of misconduct to disciplinary authority
(e) Notice of enquiry
(f)Findings of enquiry officer
(g) Examination of evidences
(h) Closure
A
d, e, a, c, b, g, h, f
B
d, c, a, e, b, g, h, f
C
d, e, a, c, b, g, f, h
D
d, a, c, e, b, g, f, h
Question 139Single Answer
Who among the following is associated with the types of personnel department such as independent integrated staff-coordinated and split function categories?
A
Dale yoder
B
Dale S. Beach
C
Richard P. Calhoon
D
Dalton E. McFarland
Question 140Single Answer
Assertion(A): Chronological age is rather crude measure of time since birth which can hide a multitude of individual differences in vigour energy enthusiasm fitness and so on . However cognitive age could be a facet of personality related to openness to experience.
Reason(R): Consumer psychology provides evidence that cognitive age is much better guide to people ‘s buying habits leisure pursuits and so on than chronological age .
A
Codes:
(A) is true, (R) is not true .
B
(A) and (R) both are true.(R) explains (A).
C
(A) and (R) both are true.(R) does not explain(A).
D
(A) is not true(R) is true.
Question 141Single Answer
Match the following : Statement Approach
(a) Organisation has interconnected (i) Decision theory approach
And interrelated elements.
(b) Organisations work through (ii)Systems approach
Motivation leadership communication
And participative management .
(c) Management is essentially decision (iii) Human Behaviour approach
Making
(d) Appropriate managerial action depends (iv) Contingency approach
On external environment internal states and needs.
A
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(ii) (III) (IV) (I)
B
(II) (III) (I) (IV)
C
(I) (II) (III) (IV)
D
(II) (IV) (I) (III)
Question 142Single Answer
Which of the following are the principle of co-ordination according to Mary parker Follett?
(a) principle of direct contact
(b) principle of reciprocal relationship
(c) principle of timing
(d) principle of dynamise
(e) principle of countinuity
(f) principle of co-ordination at early stages
A
Codes:
(a), (c) , (e) and (f)
B
(a), (b), (c), and (d)
C
(a) ,(c) , (d) and (e)
D
(a), (d) ,(e) and (f)
Question 143Single Answer
Which of the following methods of forecasting is based on the principle that decisions from a structured group of indivuals are more accurate than those from unstructured groups ?
A
Opinion poll
B
Delphi Technique
C
Extrapolation
D
Input – Output analysis
Question 144Single Answer
Which of the following is not an element of planning ?
A
Establishing leadership qualities
B
Finlising objectives
C
Evaluating alternatives
D
Establishing sequence of action
Question 145Single Answer
Which of the following is / are not the method(s) of financial control ?
(a) Break – even analysis
(b) ABC analysis
(c) Internal audit
(d) Quality circles
A
Codes:
(d) only
B
Both (b) and (d)
C
(a), (d) and (c)
D
(a), (b) and (d)
Question 146Single Answer
Which of the following statement is /are correct ?
(a) job enrichment does not need a motive to perform .
(b) job enlargement is the expansion of number of different takes performed by an employee in a single job.
(c) Moving employee one job to other adds variety and reduces boredom .
(d) participation cannot affect the enrichment process.
A
Codes:
Both (a) and (c)
B
Both (b) and (c)
C
Only (c)
D
All (a), (b) , (c) and (d)
Question 147Single Answer
Five phases constitute the strategic HRM process , they are :
(a) Identity Sources of Competitive Advantage
(b) Implementing HR Strategies
(c) Environmental Scanning
(d) Monitoring and Evaluating HR Strategies
(e) HR Strategy formulation
Identity the correct Sequence :
A
(c), (a) , (d), (b), (e)
B
(a) , (c), (d) , (b), (e)
C
(c) , (a), (e), (b), (d)
D
(c), (b), (d), (e) (a)
Question 148Single Answer
Which of the following is not an HR Demand Forecasting Techique ?
A
Managerial Judgement
B
Ratio-Trend Analysis
C
Merrick Differential plan
D
Work Study Technique
Question 149Single Answer
Which of the following statements relating to Role Systems ‘is not Correct ?
A
In a Role Set map, the occupant ‘s role will be in the center and and all other roles in the system can be located at various points of the map .
B
The role space map of an individual can be drawn by locating the self in the center and the various roles at varying distance from the self
C
As the concept of the role is center to the organisation , so the concept of the self Is central to the several roles of a person
D
The Role Set is a pattern of inter- relationship through the distance between a role and the self
Question 150Single Answer
Match the approach dimensions of Six motives: List-A List-B Motives Approach Dimensions
(a) Achievement (i) Growth
(b) Affiliation (ii) Relevance
(c) Extension (iii) Inclusion
(d) Influence (iv)Success
(e) Control (v) Impacting
(f) Dependency (vi) Order
Who identified the basic element of work known as ‘therbligs’
A
Henry L. Gantt
B
Frank B. Gilberth
C
F.W. Taylor
D
All of the above
Question 152Single Answer
Who among the following conclude that the factory was a social system and informal groups at work place play a vital role in industrial affairs ?
A
Elton Mayo
B
Henry Fayol
C
Blake and Mouton
D
Herzberg
Question 153Single Answer
Arrange the steps of decision making process in the correct sequence:
a. analysis of alternatives
b. identification of decision criteria
c. implementation of alternative
d. identification of problem
e. selection of alternative
A
d,b,a,e,c
B
d,a,b,e,c
C
d,a,b,c,e
D
d,a,e,b,c
Question 154Single Answer
Departmentation is
a. structuring work to complementation
b. visual display of organisation structure
c. grouping jobs on some basic
d. arranging jobs in hierarchy
A
a and b only
B
b and c only
C
a only
D
c only
Question 155Single Answer
The tendency of peoples to expends less efforts when work collectively that when working collectively than when working individually is called
A
Social loafing
B
socializing
C
Adjourning
D
Social Action
Question 156Single Answer
Personnel Management is essentially a
A
Matrix function
B
Line function
C
Staff function
D
Line & staff function
Question 157Single Answer
Which of the following comes under the scope of line and staff relationship?
A
The relationship between works and manager and maintenance engineer
B
The relationship between works manager and personnel managerblic
C
The relationship between personnel manager and development engineer
D
The relationship between the public relation officer and the personnel managerblic
Question 158Single Answer
The broad statement of the duties and responsibilities of a Job or position called
A
Job description
B
Job specification
C
Job analysis
D
Job evaluation
Question 159Single Answer
The function of attracting acquiring and including and including Human Resources in an organisation is called
A
Selection
B
Recuritment
C
Staffing
D
Training and Placement
Question 160Single Answer
Wage Boards Fix Wages for employees at
A
Regional level
B
Plant level
C
National level
D
Industry level
Question 161Single Answer
Match the following
Thinker Principles
a.Mary Parker Follett i. Co-ordination
b.Henry Fayol ii. Elements of Management
c.F. W. Taylor iii. Scientific methods
d.Gilbreth and Taylor iv. Quantitative measurement
A
Codes : a b c d
i ii iii iv
B
iv iii ii i
C
iv ii i iii
D
ii iv iii i
Question 162Single Answer
Which one of the following is not the characteristic of planning ?
A
It deals with future
B
It involves selection of particular course of action
C
It is pervasive
D
It is not strategic
Question 163Single Answer
Premature evaluation is a type of
A
Semantic barrier
B
Psychological barrier
C
organizational barrier
D
personal barrier
Question 164Single Answer
Which of the following is not a feature of systems approach?
A
A system is a combination of parts
B
Parts and sub-parts are related to one another
C
It is not necessary for a system to have a boundary
D
System transforms input in to outputs
Question 165Single Answer
Which of the following organizations is a two-dimensional structure ?
A
Functional structure
B
Matrix structure
C
Line structure
D
Divisional structure
Question 166Single Answer
Job description includes information about
A
Job responsibilities, duties and working conditions.
B
Job responsibilities, duties and worth in terms of wage and salary.
C
Job responsibilities and qualifications for performance.
D
Job responsibilities, duties and qualifications for performance.
Question 167Single Answer
Differentiation between line and staff functions in necessary because it helps in
A
providing specialized services.
B
maintaining adequate checks and balances.
C
maintaining accountability.
D
All the above.
Question 168Single Answer
Which of the following refers to analysis of handwriting to determine writer’s basic personality traits ?
A
Kinesics
B
Graphology
C
Polygraphy
D
Both (B) and (C)
Question 169Single Answer
The five basic features of Scanlon plan of incentive payment are
A
control, individuality , competence , involvement and sharing of benefits
B
cooperation, identify , competence, involvement and sharing of benefits
C
control, individuality, commitment involvement, and sharing of benefits
D
cooperation identify, control, involvement and sharing of profits
Question 170Single Answer
Which of the following is a process of systematically identifying, and developing organisational leadership to enhance performance