To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts
Question 2Single Answer
Sampling error decreases with the
A
decrease in sample size
B
increase in sample size
C
process of randomization
D
process of analysis
Question 3Single Answer
The principles of fundamental research are used in
A
action research
B
applied research
C
philosophical research
D
historical research
Question 4Single Answer
Users who use media for their own ends are indentified as
A
Passive audience
B
Active audience
C
Positive audience
D
Negative audience
Question 5Single Answer
Classroom communication can be described as
A
Exploration
B
Institutionalisation
C
Unsignified narration
D
Discourse
Question 6Single Answer
Ideological codes shape our collective
A
Productions
B
Perceptions
C
Consumptions
D
Creations
Question 7Single Answer
In communication, myths have power, but are
A
Uncultural.
B
Insignificant.
C
imprecise.
D
Unpreferred.
Question 8Single Answer
The first multi-lingual news agency of India was
A
Samachar
B
API
C
Hindustan Samachar
D
Samachar Bharati
Question 9Single Answer
Organisational communication can also be equated with
A
intra-personal communication
B
inter-personal communication
C
group communication
D
mass communication
Question 10Single Answer
If two propositions having the same subject and predicate terms are such that one is the denial of the other, the relationship between them is called
A
Contradictory
B
Contrary
C
Sub-contrary
D
Sub-alternation
Question 11Single Answer
Ananya and Krishna can speak and follow English. Bulbul can write and speak. Hindi as Archana does. Archana talks with Ananya also in Bengali. Krishna can not follow Bengali. Bulbul talks with Ananya in Hindi. Who can speak and follow English, Hindi and Bengali?
A
Archana
B
Bulbul
C
Ananya
D
Krishna
Question 12Single Answer
A stipulative definition may be said to be
A
Always true
B
Always false
C
Sometimes true, sometimes false
D
Neither true nor false
Question 13Single Answer
Which one of the following references is written as per Modern Language Association (MLA) format?
A
Hall, Donald. Fundamentals of Electronics, New Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2006
B
Hall, Donald, Fundamentals of Electronics, New Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2003
C
Hall, Donald. Fundamentals of Electronics, New Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2002
D
Hall, Donald. Fundamentals of Electronics. New Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2005
Question 14Single Answer
When the conclusion of an argument follows from its premise/premises conclusively, the argument is called
A
Circular argument
B
Inductive argument
C
Deductive argument
D
Analogical argument
Question 15Single Answer
A workshop is
A
a conference for discussion on a topic.
B
a meeting for discussion on a topic.
C
a class at a college or a university in which a teacher and the students discuss a topic.
D
a brief intensive course for a small group emphasizing the development of a skill or technique for solving a specific problem.
Question 16Single Answer
A working hypothesis is
A
a proven hypothesis for an argument.
B
not required to be tested.
C
a provisionally accepted hypothesis for further research.
D
a scientific theory.
Question 17Single Answer
Saturn and Mars are planets like the earth. They borrow light from the Sun and moves around the Sun as the Earth does. So those planets are inhabited by various orders of creatures as the earth is. What type of argument is contained in the above passage?
A
Deductive
B
Astrological
C
Analogical
D
Mathematical
Question 18Single Answer
Given below are two premises. Four conclusions are drawn from those two premises in four codes. Select the code that states the conclusion validly drawn.
All saints are religious. (major)
Some honest persons are saints.(minor)Codes:
A
Codes:
All saints are hones.
B
Some saints are honest.
C
Some honest persons are religious.
D
All religious persons are honest.
Question 19Single Answer
In the process of communication, which one of the following is in chronological order?
A
Communicator, Medium, Receiver, Effect, Message
B
Medium, Communicator, Message, Receiver, Effect
C
Communicator, Message, Medium, Receiver, Effect
D
Message, Communicator, Medium, Receiver, Effect
Question 20Single Answer
Bengal Gazette, the first Newspaper in India was started in 1780 by
A
Dr. Annie Besant
B
James Augustus Hicky
C
Lord Cripson
D
A.O. Hume
Question 21Single Answer
Which of the following statements is true?
A
Computer aided education can replace a teacher
B
Computer aided education can assist a teacher
C
On-line teaching and face-to-face teaching both are effective
D
Face-to-face teaching is less effective than online teaching
Question 22Single Answer
In order to solve the problem of aimlessness in education, we should develop -
A
democratic citizenship
B
centralized education
C
education
D
reform the administrative set-up
Question 23Single Answer
If a student misbehaves with other students in the class, the teacher should -
A
report the matter to the parents
B
punish him at the time of the morning assembly in the school
C
deal with him with sympathetic understanding
D
treat him with sympathy and understanding
Question 24Single Answer
How can a failed student be encouraged to study sincerely in the same class?
A
by teacher’s counseling
B
by psychological counseling
C
by guardian’s counseling
D
by Students’ Association
Question 25Single Answer
Our examination system is -
A
defective
B
without any defect
C
in the interest of the students
D
well-planned
Question 26Single Answer
Which Article in the Constitution deals with elementary education ?
A
Article 45
B
Article 370
C
Article 19
D
Article 226
Question 27Single Answer
For physically handicapped student of the school, there should be
A
proper facility for entering the class-room and toilet
B
proper arrangement for his food and lodging
C
arrangement for his free education
D
an arrangement for necessary equipments
Question 28Single Answer
A naughty student in the class is
A
foolish and dull
B
active and intelligent
C
unadjusted and unappreciated
D
rich and careless
Question 29Single Answer
Why is syllabus necessary in school ?
A
It helps in the proper functioning of the school
B
It makes the classroom education under control
C
A teacher can rule every work outside the class in a proper manner
D
All of the above are possible
Question 30Single Answer
If a seminar or conference is being conducted in your city concerning education, what will you do ?
A
I will take part in it without the permission of the Principal
B
I shall seek the permission of the Principal
C
I shall take leave from the school
D
I shall take no interest in it
Question 31Single Answer
Teaching is considered as a tri-polar process involving?
A
Teacher, syllabus, evaluation
B
Teacher, method, student
C
Teacher, textbook, classroom
D
Teacher, student, environment
Question 32Single Answer
Which of the following best describes teaching?
A
A dynamic and social process
B
A static activity
C
A passive process
D
A mechanical process
Question 33Single Answer
Teaching is regarded as both?
A
An art and a science
B
An experiment and hypothesis
C
A law and a theory
D
A skill and talent
Question 34Single Answer
The humane aspect of teaching refers to?
A
Strict classroom discipline
B
Rigid instruction delivery
C
Caring and empathetic approach
D
Fixed methods of learning
Question 35Single Answer
Teaching as a professional activity requires?
A
Long period of study and training
B
Only natural talent
C
No formal study
D
Random experience
Question 36Single Answer
Teaching as a science emphasizes?
A
Systematic study and principles
B
Use of intuition only
C
Random classroom practices
D
Individual talent alone
Question 37Single Answer
The artistic aspect of teaching highlights?
A
Only technical use of tools
B
Rigid application of laws
C
Mere information delivery
D
Creativity and personal style
Question 38Single Answer
The process of teaching involves continuous interaction between?
A
Syllabus and exams
B
Teacher, student, and environment
C
Teacher and parents
D
School and community
Question 39Single Answer
The professional nature of teaching differentiates it from?
A
Social work
B
Informal guidance
C
Formal entertainment
D
Casual communication
Question 40Single Answer
Which of the following is not a feature of teaching?
A
Humane
B
Dynamic
C
Social
D
Static and fixed
Question 41Single Answer
The dynamic nature of teaching means?
A
It changes with context and learners
B
It remains unchanged forever
C
It follows a strict rule always
D
It ignores environment
Question 42Single Answer
A humane teacher is one who?
A
Ignores learners’ feelings
B
Understands and supports learners
C
Only follows syllabus strictly
D
Focuses only on exams
Question 43Single Answer
Teaching as a profession is characterized by?
A
Lack of training
B
No accountability
C
Casual approach
D
Ethical commitment and training
Question 44Single Answer
Which of the following is considered central in teaching?
A
Teacher
B
Syllabus
C
Environment
D
Student
Question 45Single Answer
Teaching requires integration of?
A
Teacher, society, parents
B
Exams, marks, results
C
Knowledge, skill, attitude
D
Content, homework, tests
Question 46Single Answer
The environment in teaching process includes?
A
Only classroom
B
Only textbooks
C
Surroundings and social conditions
D
Only school building
Question 47Single Answer
Teaching as an art involves?
A
Creativity, innovation, and expression
B
Following fixed patterns only
C
Applying formulae
D
Ignoring learner needs
Question 48Single Answer
Teaching as a science involves?
A
Emotional involvement only
B
Random acts of teaching
C
Ignoring principles
D
Structured theories and methods
Question 49Single Answer
The social nature of teaching implies?
A
Teacher works in isolation
B
Society has no role in teaching
C
Teacher is only knowledge source
D
Interaction with society and culture
Question 50Single Answer
In the tri-polar process, the teacher plays the role of?
A
Passive observer
B
Active facilitator
C
Only knowledge giver
D
Sole authority
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Public Administration
Question 51Single Answer
V.A. Graicunas theory on span of management/ control was based on :
A
Flat organisational structure
B
Mathematical calculation
C
Empirical Studies
D
Rule of Thumb
Question 52Single Answer
Who stated, "Administration is now so vast an area that a philosophy of administration comes to bring a Philosophy of life" ?
A
H.A. Simon
B
Marshal E. Dimock
C
Piffner
D
L.D. White
Question 53Single Answer
Which of the following is viewed as an alternative to market and hierarchy in public policy and management literature ?
A
Professionalism
B
Networks
C
Collegiality
D
Procedural mode
Question 54Single Answer
The book "The Frontiers of Public Administration" written by John M. Gaus was co-authored by which of the following ?
A
L.D. White and Luther Gulick
B
M.E. Dimock and P.A. Appleby
C
Luther Gulick and FM Marx
D
L.D. White and M.E. Dimock
Question 55Single Answer
Who among the following, made distinction between obedience and acceptance of Authority ?
A
Chester I Barnard
B
Herbert A Simon
C
Max Weber
D
J.D. Mooney
Question 56Single Answer
The public-choice school sets a concept of :
A
Bureaucratic administration
B
Hierarchical administration
C
Democratic administration
D
Oligarchic administration
Question 57Single Answer
The aim of Napoleonic code introduced in 1804 during the regime of Napoleon Bonaparte was to :
A
Abolish Bureaucracy
B
Strengthen Bureaucracy
C
Reform Bureaucracy
D
Further Bureaucratic despotism
Question 58Single Answer
Which one of the following is a characteristic feature of participative management ?
A
Hierarchical structures
B
Vertical communication
C
Directionless activities
D
Cross-functional linkages
Question 59Single Answer
Michael Crozier's "The Bureaucratic Phenomenon" was a study of the bureaucracy of :
A
England
B
Germany
C
Italy
D
France
Question 60Single Answer
"Zone of Indifference" as a concept is attributed to .
A
Herbert Simon
B
Rensis Likert
C
Chester Barnard
D
M.P. Follett
Question 61Single Answer
Which one of the following thinkers did not accept duality or dichotomy between individuals and group ?
A
Luther Gulick
B
Henri Fayol
C
Max Weber
D
Mary Parker Follett
Question 62Single Answer
Who has referred to the Comparative Public Administrative Movement as "self-conscious movement" ?
A
Fred Riggs
B
John Montgomery
C
Dwight Waldo
D
Martin Landau
Question 63Single Answer
Who has distinguished between ‘normally conceived planning’ and ‘unplanned change planning’ ?
A
Gerald E. Caiden
B
Donald C. Stone
C
John Montgomery
D
Edward Weidner
Question 64Single Answer
In comparative studies of Administrative Systems and processes which one of the following factors are valid ?
A
Administrative structure is a dependent variable
B
Power is dependent variable
C
Administrative behaviour is an independent variable
D
Dependent/Independent variables are depend on the nature of research problem
Question 65Single Answer
Which country's administration has been called modernizing administration ?
A
French Administrative System
B
British Administrative System
C
American Administrative System
D
Japanese Administrative System
Question 66Single Answer
The concept of Judicial Review was borrowed for Indian Constitution from :
A
United Kingdom
B
Canada
C
South Africa
D
United States of America
Question 67Single Answer
The Indian Council Act of 1909 is also known as :
A
Montague Chelmsford Reforms
B
Simon Commission
C
Sadler Commission Report
D
Morley Minto Reforms
Question 68Single Answer
In which year, the office of the special officer for Linguistic Minorities was created under the provision of Article 350-B of the constitution ?
A
1955
B
1956
C
1957
D
1958
Question 69Single Answer
Which Article of the Constitution of India guarantees protection from social injustice and all forms of exploitation ?
A
Article 15
B
Article 16
C
Article 18
D
Article 46
Question 70Single Answer
In which year was a separate Department of Disability Affairs created within Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment ?
A
October 1998
B
May 1998
C
October 2011
D
May 2012
Question 71Single Answer
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the National Commission for Backward Classes ?
A
Article 321
B
Article 330
C
Article 338 A
D
Article 338 B
Question 72Single Answer
In which year was the maintenance and welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act enacted by the Parliament ?
A
2006
B
2007
C
2009
D
2010
Question 73Single Answer
Which agency has the authority to consolidate the plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities in the district ?
A
State Planning Board
B
District Planning Committee
C
District Planning Department
D
State Planning Department
Question 74Single Answer
Which one of the following is not in the preview of the Governor of a State ?
A
Power to dismiss the Ministry
B
Power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly
C
Power to form the Council of Ministers
D
Power to assent the bills passed by the Legislature
Question 75Single Answer
Who succeeds the office of the Governor, if it falls vacant suddenly ?
A
Chairman of the Legislative Council
B
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
C
Commissioner to Governor
D
Chief Justice of the High Court of the respective State
Question 76Single Answer
Which one of the following is the oldest and a traditional form of organising public enterprises ?
A
Government Company
B
Public Corporation
C
Department Undertaking
D
Holding Company
Question 77Single Answer
Which one of the following industrial policy was also named as the economic constitution of the country ?
A
The Industrial Policy Resolution, 1956
B
The Industrial Policy Resolution, 1973
C
The Industrial Policy Resolution, 1977
D
The Industrial Policy Resolution, 1991
Question 78Single Answer
Which one of the following committee recommended that the civil servants should not be appointed as Chairmen of the Governing Boards of the public enterprises ?
A
Krishna Menon Committee
B
Arjun Sengupta Committee
C
P.L. Tandon Committee
D
Committee on Public Undertakings
Question 79Single Answer
What is the recommendation of the 15th Finance Commission regarding the present tax devolution to the states ?
A
39 per cent
B
40 per cent
C
41 per cent
D
42 per cent
Question 80Single Answer
How many public sector undertaking were recognised as 'Maharatnas' in India till January, 2020 ?
A
Five
B
Seven
C
Nine
D
Ten
Question 81Single Answer
Which one of the following is not a main characteristic of a Government Company ?
A
Created by Executive Decision
B
Governed by Memorandum and Articles
C
Service motive
D
Managed by Independent Governing Board
Question 82Single Answer
Who defined Public Policy as authoritative allocation of values for the whole society ?
A
David Easton
B
Thomas Dye
C
Harold Lass well
D
Yehezkel Dror
Question 83Single Answer
Who proposed the incremental approach to the study of Public Policy ?
A
Nicholas Hennery
B
David Easton
C
Lindblom Charles E
D
Gabriel Almond
Question 84Single Answer
Dror's optimal model of public policy making is related to :
A
Quantitative and not Qualitative parameters
B
Rational and Extra Rational factors
C
Satisfying model of normal human being
D
Changes in Society
Question 85Single Answer
In the discourse of governance, hierarchic governance refers to :
A
Structuralistic State
B
Expansion of market networks
C
Management of self-organising networks
D
Different governance arrangements for different economic settings
Question 86Single Answer
The Neo-Liberal concept of governance prefers :
A
More Regulation
B
Less Government
C
Public Sector
D
Bureaucratic hierarchies
Question 87Single Answer
Which one of the following is an essential factor that helps in report writing ?
A
Methodology
B
Sampling
C
Data Analysis
D
Scaling techniques
Question 88Single Answer
The purpose of scaling techniques in Research is to :
A
Study human behaviour
B
Quantify human behaviour
C
Identify behavioural variables
D
Qualitative behaviour
Question 89Single Answer
Which one of the following is a qualitative research ?
A
Correlational research
B
Hypothesis testing
C
Experimental method
D
Phenomenological method
Question 90Single Answer
The objective of Delphi techniques in research is to :
A
Ascertains opinion to experts/people
B
Determines whether experts/people agree or disagree on a certain issue
C
Verify the reliability of opinion given by experts
D
Verify the validity of opinion given by experts
Question 91Single Answer
Which of the following statements explains about Public Administration ?
(a) It is a Cooperative group effort in public setting
(b) It is concerned with all the three branches of the Government and their interrelationships
(c) It is a detailed and systematic execution of public laws
(d) It is an enforcement agency of public organisation for profiting the private sector
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
(a), (b) and (d) only are correct
B
(b), (c) and (d) only are correct
C
(a), (b) and (c) only are correct
D
(a), (c) and (d) only are correct
Question 92Single Answer
According to Gerald Caiden, the role of Public Administration is :
(a) Preservation of Polity
(b) Institutionalization of socio-economic change
(c) Promotion of spoils system
(d) Protection of weaker-section of the society
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
(a), (b) and (d) only
B
(a), (b) and (c) only
C
(a), (c) and (d) only
D
(b), (c) and (d) only
Question 93Single Answer
Which of the following principles brings out the difference between public administration and private administration ?
(a) Principle of Uniformity
(b) Principle of Hierarchy
(c) Principle of Responsibility
(d) Principle of Legal Authority
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
(a), (b) and (d) only
B
(a), (c) and (d) only
C
(a), (b), (c) and (d) only
D
(b), (c) and (d) only
Question 94Single Answer
Which of the following are functions of Organizational Culture ?
(a) To control organizational behaviour
(b) To encourage stability
(c) To promote diversity
(d) To promote cross organizational cooperation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
(a), (b), (c) only
B
(b), (c), (d) only
C
(c), (d) only
D
(a), (d) only
Question 95Single Answer
Which of the following influenced the evolution of Development Administration ?
(a) The Great Depression
(b) Scientific Management Movement
(c) New Deal Philosophy
(d) Post World-War II reconstruction
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
(a), (b), (c) only
B
(b), (c), (d) only
C
(a), (c), (d) only
D
(a), (b), (d) only
Question 96Single Answer
Which of the following components are present in Weber's bureaucratic model ?
(a) Hierarchical arrangement of offices
(b) Division of work
(c) Written rules for carrying out the assigned tasks
(d) Social status determining public employment
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
B
(b) and (d) only
C
(a) and (c) only
D
(a), (b) and (c) only
Question 97Single Answer
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(a) The Theory of Rationality : Maximising solutions
(b) The Science of Muddling Through : No incremental solutions
(c) The Theory of Comprehensive Rationality : Satisfying solution
(d) Concept of Zone of Indifference : Optimising the results
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A
(a) and (c) only
B
(b) and (d) only
C
(a) and (b) only
D
(a) and (d) only
Question 98Single Answer
Which among the following are correct about the Civil Service of France ?
(a) Not all employees of the State and Public institutions or Corporations are Civil servants
(b) Most employment positions in the French Civil Service are open to citizens of the European Union
(c) Some rare positions, E.G. University Professors and Researchers are open only to French nationals
(d) Corps are grouped in Five Categories
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A
(a) and (b) only
B
(b) and (c) only
C
(c) and (d) only
D
(a) and (d) only
Question 99Single Answer
According to Fred Riggs the 'Ideographic' approaches concentrate on :
(a) Unique case
(b) Case Study
(c) Generalization
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A
(a) only
B
(b) only
C
(a) and (b) only
D
(b) and (c) only
Question 100Single Answer
Which of the following is correct with related to Indian Council Act of 1861 ?
(a) It restored the legislative powers of Bombay and Madras Presidencies
(b) The Governor General in Council had 8 (eight) ordinary members
(c) It transformed the Governor General in Council to function as a Cabinet based on portfolio system
(d) None of the above
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A
(a), (b) only
B
(b), (c) only
C
(a), (c) only
D
(a), (b), (c) only
Question 101Single Answer
Public Administration is primarily concerned with?
A
Private business management
B
Electoral politics
C
Judicial interpretation
D
Implementation of government policies
Question 102Single Answer
The scope of Public Administration includes?
A
Only bureaucracy
B
Only policy formulation
C
Both governmental and non-governmental organizations
D
Only political parties
Question 103Single Answer
The Politics–Administration Dichotomy was first proposed by?
A
Woodrow Wilson
B
Max Weber
C
Luther Gulick
D
Herbert Simon
Question 104Single Answer
Public Administration as a discipline emerged in?
A
Late 19th century
B
18th century
C
16th century
D
Mid 21st century
Question 105Single Answer
Governance differs from Government mainly in terms of?
A
Military control
B
Judicial power
C
Public participation and networks
D
Electoral process only
Question 106Single Answer
Globalization in Public Administration primarily leads to?