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
National income is the
A
net national product at market price
B
net national product at factor cost
C
net domestic product at market price
D
net domestic product at factor cost
Question 8Single Answer
Chelliah Committee of 1992 deals with the overhauling of our
A
financial system
B
tax system
C
patents and copyrights
D
Public sector undertakings
Question 9Single Answer
During which Five Year Plan was the annual growth rate of National Income the lowest
A
2nd plan
B
3rd plan
C
5th plan
D
6th plan
Question 10Single Answer
Which of the following taxes is a progressive tax
A
sales tax
B
custom tax
C
excise tax
D
income tax
Question 11Single Answer
Which of the following estimates the National Income in India
A
National Income Committee
B
Planning Commission
C
Reserve Bank Of India
D
Central Statistical Organisation
Question 12Single Answer
India changed over to the decimal system, coinage in
A
April 1951
B
April 1955
C
April 1957
D
April 1978
Question 13Single Answer
11th Five Year Plan aim at achieving 10% rural tele density in India from the present 1.9% by the year
A
2008
B
2009
C
2010
D
2012
Question 14Single Answer
Which one of the following statements Monitorable Socio Economic Target of the 11th Five Year Plan under the head Environment is not correct
A
treat urban waste water by 2011-12
B
Increase energy efficiency by 20% points by 2016-17
C
attain WHO standards of air quality in all major cities by 2011-12
D
increase forest and tree cover by 15% points
Question 15Single Answer
Who is the ex-officio chairman of Planning commission and National Development Council
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Finance Minister
D
Commerce Minister
Question 16Single Answer
Persons below the poverty line in Indian are classified as such based on wheather
A
they belong to agriculture labourer household and the scheduled caste/trive social group
B
they get work for a prescribed minimum number of days in a year
C
they are entitled to a minimum prescribed food basket
D
their daily waged fall below the prescribed minimum wages
Question 17Single Answer
Which of the following Committee’s recommendations are being followed for estimating proverty line in India
A
Dutt committee
B
Lakdawala committee
C
Cheliah Committee
D
Chakravorty Committee
Question 18Single Answer
In which year India adopeted liberal and free market principles
A
1975
B
1981
C
1991
D
2000
Question 19Single Answer
Consider the following statements
1. There is persistent investment over time only in select locals
2. some areas are agro climatically less conductive to development
3. some areas continue to face little or no agrarian transformation and the consequent lack of social and
4. some areas have faced continous political instability
Which of the above statements are correct
A
1,2 and 3
B
1,2 and 4
C
1,3 and 4
D
2,3 and 4
Question 20Single Answer
When was first human development report of India issued
A
April 2001
B
March 2000
C
June 2002
D
April 2002
Question 21Single Answer
How many censuses have been carried out since independence
A
5
B
6
C
7
D
8
Question 22Single Answer
For which year the latest census is being conducted in India
A
2001
B
2010
C
2012
D
2011
Question 23Single Answer
Which of the following are the features of 12th Five Year Plan -
1. Average growth target has been set up 8.2%
2. Areas of main thrust are infrastructure, health and education
3. it seeks to achieve 4% agriculture sector growth during five year period
A
1 only
B
1 and 2
C
1 and 3
D
1,2, and 3
Question 24Single Answer
The period of 12th Five Year Plan
A
2007-12
B
2008-13
C
2010-15
D
2012-17
Question 25Single Answer
A closed economy is an economy in which
A
the money supply is fully controlled
B
deficit financing takes place
C
only exports take place
D
neither exports nor imports take place
Question 26Single Answer
Consider the following statements
1. a plan for the current year which includes the annual budget
2. a plan for a fixed number of years, say 34, and 5
3. it is revised every year as per requirements of the economy
4. A perspective plan for 10,15 or 20 years
Which of the above are correct
A
1 and 2
B
1 and 3
C
2 and 3
D
1,2,3 and 4
Question 27Single Answer
In the context of Indian Economy consider the following pairs
Term Most Appropriate Description
1. Melt Down Fall in stock prices
2. Recession Fall in growth rate
3. Slow down Fall in GDP
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched
A
1 only
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1,2 and 3
Question 28Single Answer
Deficit finacing means that the government borrows money from the
A
IMF
B
RBI
C
Local bodies
D
Big Businessmen
Question 29Single Answer
In the context of India’s Five Year Plan a shift in the pattern of industrialization with lower emphasis on heavy industries and more on infrastructure begins in
A
4th plan
B
6th plan
C
8th plan
D
10th plan
Question 30Single Answer
Which of the following is/are an indicator of the financial health of a country
1. GDP 2. PPP
3. FDI in a year
A
only 1
B
only 2
C
only 3
D
1,2 and 3
Question 31Single Answer
Which statement is correct for Indian Planning Commission
A
Members and vice chairman of it do not have fixed working duration
B
it is not defined in Indian Constitution
C
Members do not require any minimum education
D
all of these
Question 32Single Answer
__________ is the exofficio chairman of Planning Commission and National Development Council
A
Prime Minister
B
President
C
Finance Minister
D
Commerce Minister
Question 33Single Answer
Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the decreasing order of contribution of different sectors to the Gross Domestic Product of India
A
services Industry- Agriculture
B
Services- Agriculture-Industry
C
Industry-Services-Agriculture
D
Industry-Agriculture-Services
Question 34Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Planning Commission of India
A
Assessment of the material ,capital and human resources of the country
B
formulation of plans for the most effective and balanced utilization of country’s resources
C
public cooperation in national development
D
preparation of annual budget of the country and collection of taxes to raise capital for the implementation of the plan
Question 35Single Answer
Who among the following was the first Chairman of the Planning Commisison
A
Rajendra Prasad
B
Jawahar Lal Nehru
C
Sardar Ballabh Bhai Patel
D
J.B.Kriplani
Question 36Single Answer
Which of the statements given below is/are correct
1. Food for Work Programme was launched in India during the 10th Five Year Plan
2. The Planning Commission in India is a constitutional body
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 37Single Answer
The 11th Five Year Plan strategy to raise agricultural output envisages which of the following
1. Greater attention to land reforms
2. double the rate of growth of irrigated area
3. promote animal husbandary and fishery
4. interest free credit to the farmers
Select the correct answer
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1,2 and 3
D
2 and 4
Question 38Single Answer
What is the period of 11th Five Year Plan
A
2006-11
B
2007-12
C
2008-13
D
2009-14
Question 39Single Answer
In which one of the following Five Year Plan the actual growth performance in India in respect of GDP was less than the target set
A
6th Five Year Plan
B
7th Five Year Plan
C
8th Five Year Plan
D
9th Five Year Plan
Question 40Single Answer
Who of the following was the author of the chapter on 'Objectives of planned development' for the 3rd Five Year Plan
A
Morarji Desai
B
C.D.Deshmukh
C
Jawahar Lal Nehru
D
Lal Bahadur Shashtri
Question 41Single Answer
During which five year plan was the total expenditure on agriculture the highest
A
1st five year plan
B
2nd five year plan
C
3rd five year plan
D
4th five year plan
Question 42Single Answer
What is the correct sequence of the following strategies used for five year plan in India
1. balanced growth 2. Rehabilitation of the economy
3. industrial development
A
1,3,2
B
2,1,3
C
2,3,1
D
3,2,1
Question 43Single Answer
The steel plants at Durgapur, bhilai and Rourkela were established during the period of
A
1st five year plan
B
2nd five year plan
C
3rd five year plan
D
4th five year plan
Question 44Single Answer
The second five year plan laid more stress upon
A
agriculture
B
industrialization
C
removing poverty
D
self reliance
Question 45Single Answer
In which of the five year plan preference ws given to the weaker sections of the society
A
2nd
B
3rd
C
4th
D
5th
Question 46Single Answer
Which one fo the following Five year plan recognized human development as the core of all developmental efforts
A
the 3rd five year plan
B
the 5th five year plan
C
the 6th five year plan
D
the 8th five year plan
Question 47Single Answer
The growth rate of agricultural production was negative in the
A
first plan
B
second plan
C
third plan
D
fourth plan
Question 48Single Answer
The basic feature of the Rolling Plans was that
A
major development projects were to be completed in the stipulated period
B
revision of the achievements of previous year
C
annual fluctuations in prices and major economic developments could be considered while fixing targets
D
no financial target except in the term of annual plans was envisaged
Question 49Single Answer
A rolling plan was a plan for
A
one year
B
three year
C
five year
D
year to year basis
Question 50Single Answer
The strategy of Rolling Plan was adopted during the Prime Ministership of
A
Lal Bahadur Shastri
B
Indira Gandhi
C
Morarji Desai
D
Rajiv Gandhi
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Question 51Single Answer
For Plato which of the following statements is not true ? (a) Ideas are substances.
(b) Ideas are essences of all things.
(c) Ideas are reflections of things.
(d) Ideas are universal.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
A
Codes :
(a) and (b)
B
(b) and (d)
C
(b) only
D
(c) only
Question 52Single Answer
Who among the following called Machiavellis's "Prince" the great and true conception of a real political genius with the highest and noblest purpose ?
A
Bentham
B
J.S. Mill
C
Hegel
D
Karl Marx
Question 53Single Answer
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I List-II
(Authors) (Books)
(a) Quentin Skinner (i) Philosophy and Human Sciences
(b) Michael Sandel (ii) The Foundations of Modern Political Thought
(c) Giovanni Sartori (iii) Liberalism and the Limits of Justice
(d) Charles Taylor (iv) Democratic Theory
A
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
B
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
C
(iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
D
(iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
Question 54Single Answer
Who among the following considers Marxism to be an ideology rather than a political theory ?
A
Genrmino
B
David Held
C
R.A. Dahl
D
G.H. Sabine
Question 55Single Answer
Arrange the following works of Isaiah Berlin in chronological order of his publications. Select the correct answer form the codes given below:
(a) Concepts and Categories : Philosophical Essays
(b) Four Essays on Liberty
(c) Vico and Herder : Two Studies in the History of Ideas
(d) Karl Marx : His Life and Environment
A
Codes :
(a),(b),(c) and (d)
B
(c),(b),(a) and (d)
C
(d),(b),(c) and (a)
D
(b),(d),(a) and (c)
Question 56Single Answer
Who among the following conceived the society as 'a co-operative venture for mutual advantage' ?
A
Rawls
B
Nozick
C
Hayek
D
Gramsci
Question 57Single Answer
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Assertion (A): For Rousseau a thinking man is a depraved animal.
Reason (R): Common emotions give value to life.
A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are ture but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C
(A) is true but (R) is false.
D
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Question 58Single Answer
Who among the following rejected the idea that caste status was the result of divine reward or punishment ?
A
Bipin Chandra Pal
B
M.A. Jinnah
C
Jawaharlal Nehru
D
M.K. Gandhi
Question 59Single Answer
Who among the following said : "Research untutored by theory may prove trivial and theory unsupported by data, futile" ?
A
B. Crick
B
Charles Merriam
C
David Easton
D
R.A. Dahl
Question 60Single Answer
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Assertion (A): For Fukuyama, liberal democracy may constitute the end point of mankind's ideological evolution.
Reason (R): The earlier forms of government were characterised by grave defects and irrationalities that led to their eventual collapse.
A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C
(A) is true but (R) is false.
D
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Question 61Single Answer
Which of the following constitutes the political elite ?
A
Subalterns and marginalized leaders
B
Rulers and subjects
C
Leader and the followers
D
Oligarchy and Aristocracy
Question 62Single Answer
Who among the following is associated with the initial stages in the growth of comparative politics ?
A
Karl Popper
B
Arthur Bentley
C
E.H. Carr
D
Graham Wallas
Question 63Single Answer
Which branch of comparative politics seeks to examine the formal and informal mechanism by which political attitudes are inculcated ?
A
Political socialization
B
Political communication
C
Political modernization
D
Political development
Question 64Single Answer
Who among the following contended that political development is administrative and legal development ?Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
(a) R.R. Rostow
(b) Talcott Parsons
(c) Sorokin
(d) Max Waber
A
Codes :
(a) and (d)
B
(b) and (d)
C
(a) and (c)
D
(b) and (c)
Question 65Single Answer
Who became the first ever Prime Minister in a Parliamentary government ?
A
William Pitt, the Elder
B
Henry Pelham
C
William Putenny
D
Robert Walpole
Question 66Single Answer
Who among the following were associated with institutional approach ?
(a) Carew Hunt
(b) Herman Finer
(c) Roy C. Macridis
(d) Carl Friedrich
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
A
Codes :
(a) and (c)
B
(b) and (D)
C
(b) and (c)
D
(a) and (D)
Question 67Single Answer
Arrange the following revolutions in the sequence in which they took place :
(a) Chinese Revolution
(b) Cuban Revolution
(c) Bolshevik Revolution
(d) Puritan Revolution
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
A
Codes :
(a),(b),(d),(c)
B
(b),(a),(c),(d)
C
(d),(c),(a),(b)
D
(c),(d),(b),(a)
Question 68Single Answer
Identify the correct sequence of the following input functions ?
(i) Political communication
(ii) Political socialization and recruitment
(iii) Interest aggregation
(iv) Interest articulation
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
A
Codes :
(i),(ii),(iii) and (iv)
B
(iv),(i),(iii) and (ii)
C
(ii),(iv),(iii) and (i)
D
(ii),(iii),(iv) and (i)
Question 69Single Answer
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Assertion (A): Iron law of oligarchy established that ultimate decision-making in all democratic organizations including the political parties is done by few leaders or a small elite group.
Reason (R): Decision making is very complex process which necessarily involves the role of few who function on behalf of many.
A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C
(A) is true but (R) is false.
D
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Question 70Single Answer
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Assertion (A): Military is predominant in non-western democracies.
Reason (R): Social fragmentation and cleavages largely contribute to political instability.
A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C
(A) is true but (R) is false.
D
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Question 71Single Answer
Identify the correct chronological order of the formation of the following political parties in India :
A
Justice Party, Hindu Maha Sabha, National Conference, Shinromani Akali Dal
B
National Conference, Shiromani Akali Dal, Hindu Maha Sabha, Justice Party
C
Hindu Maha Sabha, Shiromani Akali Dal, National Conference, Justice Party
D
Justice Party, Shiromani Akali Dal, Hindu Maha Sabha, National Conference
Question 72Single Answer
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
A
Conditions of eligibility of a Governor : Article 158
B
Dismissal of a Governor by the President : Article 156(2)
C
Nomination of memebers of Legislative Council by the Governor : Article 171(5)
D
Power of the Governor to recommend 'Money Bill' : Article 207
Question 73Single Answer
Consider the following statement and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Statement I : The only mode of initiating a proposal for amendment is to introduce a bill in either house of the Union Parliament.
Statement II : If there is a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament regarding the passage of a bill, the deadlock may be resolved by a joint session of the two Houses.
A
Codes :
Only Statement I is true.
B
Only Statement II is true.
C
Both Statement I and II are true.
D
Both Statement I and II are false.
Question 74Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I List-II
(a) 36th Constitutional Amendment Act (i) Transparency in judicial
appointments
(b) 61th Constitutional Amendment Act (ii) Declaration of Sikkim as a full
fledged state
(c) 97th Constitutional Amendment Act (iii) Lowering of voting age from 21
to 18 years
(d) 99th Constitutional Amendment Act (iv) Formation and functioning of
cooperative societies
A
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
B
(ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
C
(iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
D
(ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
Question 75Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I List-II
(a) Granville Austin (i) 'Quasi federal'
(b) K.C. Wheare (ii) 'Federation with strong centralising tendency'
(c) Appleby (iii) 'Cooperative federalism'
(d) Ivor Jennings (iv) 'Extremely federal'
A
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
B
(iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
C
(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
D
(ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
Question 76Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and identify the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I List-II
(Acts) (Provision)
(a) Government of India Act, 1858 (i) Introduction of bicameral legislature
for the first time
(b) Indian councils 1861 (ii) Complete imperial control by Secretary
of Act, State for India
(c) Indian Councils Act, 1909 (iii) Inclusion of non-official members in the
Executive Council of Governor General for
the first time
(d) Government of India Act, 1919 (iv) Separate representation of Muslim
community
A
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
B
(iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
C
(ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
D
(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Question 77Single Answer
Which of the following statements about the Writ of Haeas Corpus is correct ?
A
It can be issued to secure the release of a person who has been imprisoned by a court of law on a criminal charge.
B
It can be issued to interfere with the proceeding for contempt by a Court of record or by Parliament.
C
The writ is a very powerful safeguard to the subject against arbitrary acts not only of private individuals but also of the excutive.
D
By this writ, the Court can obtain knowledge of the reason a person has been imprisoned but cannot set her/him free if the imprisonment is unlawful.
Question 78Single Answer
Assertion (A): In the first three general elections, India produced a 'one party dominance' model, which is different from one party system.
Reason (R): Till 1967, the Congress party had exclusive control over governmental power both at the Centre and also in most of the states of India.
A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C
(A) is true but (R) is false.
D
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Question 79Single Answer
Arrange the following Speakers of Lok Sabha of India in chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
I. Dr. Balram Jakhar
II. Dr. Gurdial Singh Dhillon
III. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
IV. Bali Ram Bhagat
A
Codes :
I, II, III, IV
B
II, III, I, IV
C
III, II, IV, I
D
III, IV, II, I
Question 80Single Answer
Which of the following High Courts have Bench/Benches ?
A
Allahabad, Mumbai, Jabalpur
B
Jodhpur, Mumbai, Hyderabad
C
Kolkata, Guwahati, Bangaluru
D
Jabalpur, Madras, Guwahati
Question 81Single Answer
To Kautilya, the concept "rupadarshak" means :
A
Beautician
B
Magistrate
C
Inspector of coins
D
Zamindar
Question 82Single Answer
Plato appropriated the ideas of
A
Heraclitus
B
Parmenides
C
Socrates
D
All the above
Question 83Single Answer
For whom "All existence is simply a matter in motion." ?
A
Plato
B
Hobbes
C
T.H. Green
D
Rousseau
Question 84Single Answer
Rousseau won the prize in an essay contest sponsored by the Academy of Dijon in 1749 on the subject
A
"Has the progress of the sciences and the Arts contribute to corrupt or purify morals ?"
B
"Has the progress of the sciences con-tributed to corrupt morals ?"
C
"Has the development of the sciences contributed to corrupt or purify morals?"
D
None of the above
Question 85Single Answer
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A): For Plato, Knowledge is neither perception nor opinion.
Reason (R): Right opinion is knowledge.
A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C
(A) is true and (R) is false.
D
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Question 86Single Answer
The laws of the dialectic of Marx does not include
A
The law of transformation of quantity into quality and vice-versa.
B
The law of the unity of opposites.
C
The law of the negation of the negation.
D
Dialectic is confined to its operation to the understanding of the past only.
Question 87Single Answer
Who said "Leninism is Marxism of the era of imperialism and of the proletarian revolution"?
A
Marx
B
Lenin
C
Stalin
D
Mao
Question 88Single Answer
Identify the correct sequence of the tenets of Behaviouralism as advocated by David Easton.
(i) Regularities
(ii) Techniques
(iii) Quantification
(iv) Verification
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
A
(i),(ii),(iii),(iv)
B
(i),(ib),(ii),(iii)
C
(i),(iii),(iv),(ii)
D
(i),(ii),(iv),(iii)
Question 89Single Answer
In which place of South Africa did Gandhiji for the first time organize mass protest ?
A
Cape Town
B
Johannesburg
C
Soweto
D
Pretoria
Question 90Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I List-II
a. Charles. E. Merriam i. The Governmental process
b. Heinz Eulan ii. What is political philosophy ? and other studies
c. Leo Strauss iii. New aspects of politics
d. D. Truman iv.The behavioural persuasion in politics
A
Codes :
a b c d
iii iv ii i
B
ii iii i iv
C
i ii iii iv
D
iv i iii ii
Question 91Single Answer
Who among the following political thinkers are generally regarded as founders of philosophical approach ?
A
Plato and Aristotle
B
Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau
C
Jeremy Bentham and J.S. Mill
D
Kant, Hegel
Question 92Single Answer
Which of the following are the characteristics of Weber's ideal bureaucracy ?
1. Staff and line
2. Impersonality
3. Hierarchy
4. Informal organization
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
3 and 4
D
1 and 4
Question 93Single Answer
Which of the following does not figure in Almond and Verba's classification of political cultures ?
A
Cognitive orientation
B
Affective orientation
C
Evaluative orientation
D
Empirical orientation
Question 94Single Answer
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Dependency is a relationship between the groups of economies those, who condition others and those, who are conditioned by others.
Reason (R): Dependency is dependent on the core periphery relationship of the international political economy.
A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C
(A) is true but (R) is false.
D
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Question 95Single Answer
Who said "A state is human activity that sucessfully claims the monopoly of the legitimate use of phusical force within a given territory"?
A
David Easton
B
G.A. Almond
C
Karl Marx
D
Max Weber
Question 96Single Answer
The traditional approaches to the comparative politics neglected the
A
Study of Government
B
Institutional studies
C
Comparison of the constitutions
D
Empirical investigations
Question 97Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I List-II
(Electoral System) (Countries)
a. First-Past-the-post system i. India
b. Two Rounds of system ii. Egypt
c. List System iii. Brazil
d. Single Transferable vote system iv. Ireland
A
Codes :
a b c d
i ii iii iv
B
iv iii ii i
C
iii iv i ii
D
ii i iv iii
Question 98Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I List-II
(Books) (Authors)
a. Interest groups in American Society i. H.W. Ehrmann
b. Interest groups of four continents ii. H. Zeigler
c. Anonymous Empire iii. Graham Wallas
d. Human Nature in Politics iv. Samuel Finer
A
Codes :
a b c d
i ii iii iv
B
ii iii i iv
C
iii iv ii i
D
ii i iv iii
Question 99Single Answer
Which one of the following approaches studies, among others, public opinion and people's political choices ?
A
Political Philosophical Approach
B
Institutional Approach
C
Behavioural Approach
D
Legal Approach
Question 100Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I List-II
(Political Culture) (Countries)
a. Homogeneous culture i. Uganda
b. Elite mass culture ii. U.K.
c. Subject political culture iii. India
d. Parochial culture iv. China
A
Codes :
a b c d
i ii iii iv
B
ii iii iv i
C
iii iv ii i
D
iv iii i ii
Question 101Single Answer
What is the percentage fixed by the constitution regarding the strength of the Ministers including the chief minister in a state ?
A
10%
B
12%
C
15%
D
16%
Question 102Single Answer
Which one of the following is mainly associated with Panchayati Raj in tribal areas ?
A
P.K. Thungan committee
B
Dilip Singh Bhuria committee
C
Sadiq Ali committe
D
Doomarlal Baitha committee
Question 103Single Answer
Arrange the following writs in the correct sequence as given in the Indian Constitution :
i. Certiorari
ii. Habeas Corpus
iii. Quo Warranto
iv. Prohibition
v. Mandamus
A
Codes :
i, iii, v, ii, iv
B
ii, iv, iii, i, v
C
ii, v, iv, i, iii
D
iii, i, ii, iv, v
Question 104Single Answer
Arrange the following in their chronological sequence :
i. Cripps Mission
ii. Montague Chelmsford Report
iii. Simon Commission
iv. Morley - Minto Reforms
A
Codes :
ii, iii, i, iv
B
iv, ii, iii, i
C
iii, i, ii, iv
D
i, iv, iii, ii
Question 105Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I List-II
(Parties) (Characteristic)
a. Indian National Congress i. National Party
b. Telugu Desam Party ii. State Party
c. kerala Congress iii. Umberella Party
d. Communist party of india iv. Regional Party (marxist)
A
Codes :
a b c d
ii i iv iii
B
i iii iv ii
C
iii iv ii i
D
iv ii i iii
Question 106Single Answer
Which one of the following was denounced by congress as "inadequate, unsatisfactory and disappointing" ?
A
Indian Councils Act, 1909
B
Montague Chemsford Report, 1918
C
Simon commission Report, 1930
D
Communal Award, 1932
Question 107Single Answer
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): A federal arrangement aims at reconciling freedom with unity and diversity of political cultures and identities with effective collective action.
Reason (R): Indian opted for a pluralistic model of nation building.
A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
D
(R) is correct but (A) is not correct.
Question 108Single Answer
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R) :
Assertion (A): Bulk of the provisions of the constitution of India were adopted from the Government of India Act of 1935.
Reason (R) : The congress party passed a resolution adopting the govenment of India Act of 1935 as the basis of the constitution.
A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C
(A) is true but (R) is false.
D
(R) is true but (A) is false.
Question 109Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I List-II
(Articles) (Provisions)
a. 359 i. Financial Emergency
b. 312 ii. Finance Commission
c. 280 iii.Suspension of Fundamental Rights
d. 360 iv. All India Services
A
Codes :
a b c d
iii iv ii i
B
ii iii i iv
C
i ii iv iii
D
iv i iii ii
Question 110Single Answer
Who among the following has created eighteen definitions of public administration and put them in four categories of political, legal, occupational and managerial ?
A
Gulick and Urwick
B
Shafritz and Russell
C
David H. Rosenbloom
D
Paul H. Appleby
Question 111Single Answer
Which of the following book is not authored by Karl Marx ?
A
German Ideology
B
Critique of the Gotha Programme
C
Paris Manuscripts
D
Science of Logic
Question 112Single Answer
Who wrote "Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign" ?
A
J. S. Mill
B
M. K. Gandhi
C
Jeremy Bentham
D
Robert Nozick
Question 113Single Answer
Rajni Kothari's book Politics in India is written on the basis of the methodology of
A
Structural functionalism
B
Normative theory
C
Marxism
D
Utilitarianism
Question 114Single Answer
Who is the first modern political thinker who deliberately ignores Aristotle ?
A
Machiavelli
B
Bodin
C
Hobbes
D
Locke
Question 115Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I List-II
(a) Dictatorshiip of proletariat (i) Gramsci
(b) Communist Party (ii) Marx
(c) Hegemony (iii) Lenin
(d) Polycentricism (iv) Togliatti
A
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
B
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
C
(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
D
(ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
Question 116Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I List-II
(a) Twentieth century Jacobinism (i) Gandhi
(b) Voluntary Poverty (ii) Aurobindo
(c) I was born a Hindu but will not die as one (iii) Ambedkar
(d) Integrated theory of evolution (iv) M.N. Roy
A
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
B
(iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
C
(ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
D
(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
Question 117Single Answer
Who was the founder of Utilitarianism ?
A
Bentham
B
James Mill
C
David Hume
D
Priestley
Question 118Single Answer
The doctrine of overlapping consensus is advocated by
A
Berlin
B
Barry
C
Nozick
D
Rawls
Question 119Single Answer
Who amng the following first developed the concept of general systems theory ?
A
Ludwig Von Bertallanfy
B
Colin cherry
C
Robert K. Merton
D
Talcott Parsons
Question 120Single Answer
Structural functionalism as a method was developed to study the politics of
A
Advanced capitalism
B
Developed socialism
C
Modern totalitarianism
D
Politics of developing countries
Question 121Single Answer
C. Wright Mill's 'The Power Elite' is a study of the contemporary politics of
A
China
B
The United States of America
C
The Soviet Union
D
Great Britain
Question 122Single Answer
Who among the following identified the vcrises in political development on the basis of his study of England ?
A
A.F.K. Organski
B
Lucian W. Pye
C
Edward Shils
D
David Apter
Question 123Single Answer
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
A
C.W. Mills he Power Elite
B
T.B. Bottomore Elites and Society
C
Pareto The Ruling Class
D
Ortega Y Gasset The Revolt of the Masses
Question 124Single Answer
Who among the following postulated the law "officials make work for each other" ?
A
Max Weber
B
F.M. Marx
C
H. Finer
D
N. Parkinson
Question 125Single Answer
Which of the following pairs is not correct ?
A
U.S.A. Pouble citizenship
B
India Procedure established by law
C
Australia Unitary form of Government
D
Switzerland Plural Executive
Question 126Single Answer
Michels' Iron law of oligarchy was formulated on the basis of the study of
A
German Social Democratic Party
B
British Labour Party
C
Democratic Party of the U.S.A.
D
Communist Party of the Soviet Union
Question 127Single Answer
MontesQuieu's theory of separation of powers emphasises primarily on
A
Accountability
B
Efficiency
C
Transparency
D
Liberty
Question 128Single Answer
Assertion (A): The Information Technology has made Staff Agency indispensable.
Reason (R): Staff Agency assists the Line Agency in decision making.
A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C
(A) is true but (R) is false.
D
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Question 129Single Answer
Assertion (A): While declaring war on terrorism the US asserted that the states which were not on the side of the US were against it.
Reason (R): In the wake of war on terrorism the US states the liberty to be neutral.
A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C
(A) is true but (R) is false.
D
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Question 130Single Answer
Assertion (A): Ambedkar was in favour of separate electorate for depressed classes.
Reason (R): He was in agreement with Gandhi.
A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C
(A) is true but (R) is false.
D
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Question 131Single Answer
Assertion (A): The presidential system is successful only in the U.S.A.
Reason (R): The United States of America is the only nation with minor contradictions that ensures the success of the presidential system.
A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C
(A) is true but (R) is false
D
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Question 132Single Answer
Which one of the following was not associated with the Hindustan Republic Association ?
A
Chandrashekhar Azad
B
Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee
C
Aurobindo Ghosh
D
Bhagat Singh
Question 133Single Answer
Who gave the Indian nationa Congress the Constitution and made it a mass and cadre party ?
A
Tilak
B
Gokhale
C
Motilal Nehru
D
Gandhi
Question 134Single Answer
Who appoints the Inter-State Council ?
A
The President of India
B
The Union Cabinet
C
The Prime Minister
D
The Union Home Minister
Question 135Single Answer
Identify the States whose State Assemblies are meet at places other than the State capital :
A
Jammu-Kashmir & Madhya Pradesh
B
Madhy Pradesh and Karnataka
C
Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
D
Jammu-Kashmir and Maharashtra
Question 136Single Answer
Which amendment of the Constitution of India limits the number of Ministers ?
A
73rd
B
86th
C
87th
D
91st
Question 137Single Answer
Which one of the following committees is not associated with Panchayati Raj in India ?
A
Sadiq Ali Committee
B
Dinesh Goswami Committee
C
L.M. Singhvi Committee
D
P.K. Thungan Committee
Question 138Single Answer
Identify the correct sequence in which the following Deputy Prime Minsiters were appointed in India ?
(i) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(ii) Ch. Devi Lal
(iii) Ch. Charan Singh
(iv) Morarji Desai
A
Codes :
(i),(iii),(iv),(ii)
B
(i),(iv),(ii),(iii)
C
(iv),(i),(ii),(iii)
D
(i),(iv),(iii),(iv)
Question 139Single Answer
Who of the following constituted an oligrachy within the Constituent Assembly of India ?
A
Nehru, Patel, Prasad, Azad
B
Ambedkar, B.N. Rao, K.M. Munshi, Nehru
C
Patel, Azad, Munshi, Ambedkar
D
Krishnamachari, Pannikar, Nehru, Patel
Question 140Single Answer
Who describes Indian economy as "Bullock Cart Capitalism"?
A
Rajni Kothari
B
Atul Kohli
C
Granville Austin
D
Lloyd and Sussane Rudolph
Question 141Single Answer
Who among the following defines Public Administration as "the activities of the Executive Branches of the National, State and Local Government". ?
A
Morstein Marx
B
Luther Gullick
C
Herbert A. Simon
D
Marshal E. Dimock
Question 142Single Answer
Public Accounts Committee has the following Members. Tick the
A
correct answer : Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha Total
10 5 15
B
15 7 22
C
11 5 16
D
17 10 27
Question 143Single Answer
'Span of Control' is also known as
A
The Repair Boss
B
The Gang Boss
C
Military Type of Foreman
D
Business Frontine
Question 144Single Answer
The word 'Bureaucracy' was first coined by
A
Max Weber
B
Alexander Pope
C
M. Crozier
D
Vincent de Gournay
Question 145Single Answer
Which one of the following is the correct function of Staff Agency ?
A
Issuing orders to the subordinates
B
Controlling the activities of the subordinates
C
Advising the Chief Executive
D
Providing Institutional Services
Question 146Single Answer
Which one of the following statements is not correct with regard to Riggs' Perspective of Societies ?
A
Fused societies are traditional.
B
Developed societies are diffracted societies.
C
Ascriptive values are found in diffracted societies.
D
Traditional societies have ascriptive values.
Question 147Single Answer
The Informal Channel of Communication is also known as
A
Feedback
B
Grapevine
C
Loopline
D
Nerveline
Question 148Single Answer
Match the thinkers with the concepts :
Thinker Concept
(a) F.W. Taylor (i) Scalar
(b) Chester Bernard (ii) Dissatisfier
(c) Henry Fayol (iii) Zone of Acceptance
(d) Frederic Herzberg (iv) Incentive system
Select the correct order :
A
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
B
(iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
C
(iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
D
(iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
Question 149Single Answer
Who stated that "Budget is a series of Goals with price tags attached" ?
A
Wildavsky
B
Walpole
C
Betram Gross
D
Allen Schick
Question 150Single Answer
Which one of the following articles of the Constitution empowers Parliament to create an All India Service ?
A
Article 300
B
Article 312
C
Article 320
D
Article 410
General Studies
Question 151Single Answer
‘Gram’ is relatd to ‘Mass’ in the same way as ‘Centimetre’ is related to
A
Area
B
Volume
C
Length
D
Sound
E
Energy
Question 152Single Answer
'Mustard' is related to 'Seed' in the same way as 'Carrot' is related to
A
Fruit
B
Stem
C
Flower
D
Root
E
None of these
Question 153Single Answer
Which of the following pairs of words have the same relationship as Fan : Heat?
A
Water : Drink
B
Light : Night
C
Teach : Student
D
Air : Breathe
E
Food : Hunger
Question 154Single Answer
'Radish' is related to 'Root', in the same way as 'Brinjal' is related to
A
Fruit
B
Stem
C
Flower
D
Root
E
None of these
Question 155Single Answer
'Jackal' is related to 'Carnivorous', in the same way as 'Goat' is related to
A
Omnivorous
B
Carnivorous
C
Herbivorous
D
Multivorous
E
None of these
Question 156Single Answer
Which of the following pairs has similar relationship as Run : Race?
A
Party : Dance
B
Study : Book
C
Lecture : Study
D
Enjoy : Journey
E
None of these
Question 157Single Answer
Which of the following has same relationship as that of Money : Wealth?
A
Pity : Kindness
B
Cruel : Anger
C
Wise : Education
D
Pride : Humility
E
None of these
Question 158Single Answer
Which of the following is related to ‘Melody’, in the same way as ‘Delicious’ is related to 'Taste'?
A
Memory
B
Highness
C
Tongue
D
Speak
E
Voice
Question 159Single Answer
Offhand’ is related to ‘Premeditation’ in the same way as ‘Above board’ is related to
A
Integrity
B
Honesty
C
Guide
D
Competition
E
None of these
Question 160Single Answer
5 : 7 : : ? : 28
A
20
B
14
C
56
D
26
E
None of these
Question 161Single Answer
Which one is different form the remaining three?
A
GIJK
B
DFGH
C
CEFG
D
ABCD
E
None of these
Question 162Single Answer
Three of the following four are alike in certain way and so form a group. Which is one that does not belong to the group?
A
71
B
73
C
77
D
67
E
None of these
Question 163Single Answer
Unscramble the letters in the given words and find the odd one out.
A
UMRSME
B
EIWNTR
C
PIGRSN
D
LCUOD
E
None of these
Question 164Single Answer
What should come next in the following number series?
0 2 4 6 2 3 0 2 4 6 4 5 0 2 4 6 6 7 0 2?
A
4
B
2
C
6
D
8
E
5
Question 165Single Answer
What will be there is the place of question mark in the following series?
E G 3 5, I K 9 9, M O 1 9 5, Q S 3 2 3?
A
UW483
B
ZA26
C
TU420
D
ST380
E
None of these
Question 166Single Answer
What should come next in the following letter series?
A Z A B Y A B C X A B C D W A B C D E V A B C D E
A
U
B
T
C
A
D
G
E
None of these
Question 167Single Answer
What should come next in the following letter series?
H G F E D C B A G F E D C B A G F E D C B
A
E
B
G
C
F
D
B
E
None of these
Question 168Single Answer
What should come next in the following letter series?
Z X V T R P N L J Y W U S Q O
A
M
B
K
C
H
D
J
E
None of these
Question 169Single Answer
Which of the following should come next in the given sequence of numbers?
24 3 2 4 3 1 2 4 3 1 2 2 4 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 2 4 3 1 2 3
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
E
None of these
Question 170Single Answer
What should come next in the following letter series?
P P O PO N PO N M P O N M L P O N M L
A
P
B
K
C
J
D
I
E
None of these
General Ability
Question 171Single Answer
A boat can travel with a speed of 13 km/hr in still water. If the speed of the stream is 4 km/hr, find the time taken by the boat to go 68 km downstream .
A
2 hours
B
3 hours
C
4 hours
D
5 hours
Question 172Single Answer
Sum of digit of a two-digit number is 15 and the difference between the digits is 3. What is the two digit number ?
A
69
B
96
C
78
D
Cannot be determined
E
None of these
Question 173Single Answer
The sum of three consecutive integers is 30. Which of the following is the largest among the three ?
A
12
B
13
C
14
D
10
E
None of these
Question 174Single Answer
Mr. Sinha distributes a certain sum of money among his five sons, one daughter and his wife in such a way that each son gets double the amount of his daughter and the wife gets double the amount of each son. If each son gets Rs. 15000, what was the total amount distributed ?
A
Rs. 123000
B
Rs. 112500
C
Rs. 138500
D
Rs. 132500
Question 175Single Answer
Which is the largest of the following fractions ?
A
B
C
D
Question 176Single Answer
The sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 198. Which of the following will be the smallest number among them ?
A
42
B
38
C
32
D
72
E
None of these
Question 177Single Answer
Two third of half of a number is 18. What is one third of that number ?
A
18
B
16
C
19
D
17
E
None of these
Question 178Single Answer
The difference between th of th of a number and of th of the same number is 9. What in the number.
A
45
B
35
C
40
D
30
E
None of these
Question 179Single Answer
If is subtracted from and the difference is multiplied by 504, what will be the number ?
A
2024
B
2104
C
2004
D
2014
E
None of these
Question 180Single Answer
‘a’ is greater than ‘b’ by 2 and ‘b’ is greater than ‘c’ by 10. If a+b+c = 130 then (b+c) - a = ?
A
38
B
42
C
44
D
34
E
None of these
Question 181Single Answer
The product of two successive positive integers is 462. Which is the smaller integer ?
A
20
B
22
C
21
D
23
E
None of these
Question 182Single Answer
If the difference between a number and two fifth of the number is 30, find the number .
A
50
B
75
C
57
D
60
E
None of these
Question 183Single Answer
IF the sum of four consecutive even number is 228. Which is the smallest of the number ?
A
52
B
54
C
56
D
48
E
None of these
Question 184Single Answer
If the following fractions are arranged in descending order which will be the last in the series ?
A
B
C
D
Question 185Single Answer
What is the least number to be added to 3986 to make it a perfect square ?
A
118
B
95
C
110
D
100
E
None of these
Question 186Single Answer
What is 234 time 167 ?
A
48768
B
41184
C
40581
D
39078
E
None of these
Question 187Single Answer
The product of two consecutive even number is 4488. Which is the smaller number ?
A
62
B
71
C
66
D
65
E
None of these
Question 188Single Answer
If the fractions are arranged in ascending order of their values, which one will be the fourth ?
A
B
C
D
Question 189Single Answer
What is the least number to be added to 1416 to make it perfect square ?
A
47
B
38
C
28
D
25
E
None of these
Question 190Single Answer
What is 147 times 329 ?
A
48069
B
48363
C
49021
D
48723
E
None of these
Question 191Single Answer
The sum of 5 consecutive even number A, B, C, D and E is 410. What is the product of A and E ?
A
6708
B
6880
C
6552
D
Cannot be determined
E
None of these
Question 192Single Answer
The product of two consecutive odd number is 6399. What is the smaller number ?
A
83
B
79
C
81
D
77
E
None of these
Question 193Single Answer
If the fractions are arranged in descending order of their values, which one will be the fourth ?
A
B
C
D
E
None of these
Question 194Single Answer
What is 394 times 113 ?
A
44402
B
44632
C
44802
D
44522
E
None of these
Question 195Single Answer
What is the least number to be added to 7700 to make it a perfect square ?
A
131
B
221
C
77
D
98
E
None of these
Question 196Single Answer
What least number should be added to 8602 to make if a perfect square ?
A
234
B
47
C
128
D
36
E
None of these
Question 197Single Answer
What is 846 times 323 ?
A
280872
B
276488
C
273258
D
272412
E
None of these
Question 198Single Answer
The sum of the two digits of a two digit number is 15 and the difference between the two digits of the two digit number is 3 . What is the product of the two digits of the two digit number ?
A
72
B
56
C
54
D
Cannot be determined
E
None of these
Question 199Single Answer
If the fractions are arranged in ascending order of their values, Which fraction will be the fifth ?
A
B
C
D
E
None of these
Question 200Single Answer
The product of two consecutive odd numbers is 4623. What is the product of the next two consecutive odd numbers ?