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UGC NET Public Administration Exam - English

Duration: 180 · Questions: 150 · Max Marks: 150 · Language: 1

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Teaching and research aptitude

1
What is the average of marks obtained by Aman for all subjects?
  1. A. 72 
  2. B.75
  3. C.80
  4. D.85
2
ICT stands for -
  1. A.Information and communication technology
  2. B.Information controlled technology
  3. C.Information capable technology
  4. D.None of the above         
3
The term ecosystem was coined by - 
  1. A.Arthur Tansley
  2. B.Al Gore
  3. C.Mobius 
  4. D.Mobius 
4
The main governing body at the tertiary level of education in India is -
  1. A.NCERT 
  2. B.CBSE  
  3. C.AICTE
  4. D. UGC         
5
Find the missing number in the following series.
8, 24, 12, ?, 18, 54
  1. A.26
  2. B.24
  3. C.36
  4. D.32
6
When we say that communication is intentional, it means that -
  1. A.Sender consciously intends to affect the behaviour of receiver of the message
  2. B.Effective communication is a process of acting on information
  3. C.Through speech communication, people make sense of the world
  4. D.None of the above
7
Research is - 
  1. A.A purposeful, systematic activity
  2. B.Conducted for purely academic purposes.
  3. C.Conducted to answer questions about practical issues.
  4. D.A random, unplanned process of discovery
8
Which of the following statements is true?
  1. A.Computer aided education can replace a teacher
  2. B.Computer aided education can assist a teacher
  3. C.On-line teaching and face-to-face teaching both are effective
  4. D.Face-to-face teaching is less effective than online teaching
9
In order to solve the problem of aimlessness in education, we should develop -
  1. A.democratic citizenship   
  2. B.centralized education
  3. C.education
  4. D.reform the administrative set-up
10
If a student misbehaves with other students in the class, the teacher should -
  1. A.report the matter to the parents
  2. B.punish him at the time of the morning assembly in the school
  3. C.deal with him with sympathetic understanding
  4. D.treat him with sympathy and understanding
11
How can a failed student be encouraged to study sincerely in the same class?
  1. A. by teacher’s counseling
  2. B.by psychological counseling
  3. C.by guardian’s counseling
  4. D.by Students’ Association
12
Our examination system is -
  1. A.defective                                               
  2. B.without any defect
  3. C.in the interest of the students           
  4. D. well-planned
13
Which Article in the Constitution deals with elementary education ?
  1. A.Article 45
  2. B.Article 370
  3. C.Article 19
  4. D. Article 226
14
For physically handicapped student of the school, there should be
  1. A.proper facility for entering the class-room and toilet
  2. B.proper arrangement for his food and lodging
  3. C.arrangement for his free education
  4. D.an arrangement for necessary equipments
15
A naughty student in the class is
  1. A.foolish and dull
  2. B.active and intelligent
  3. C.unadjusted and unappreciated
  4. D.rich and careless
16
Which is the main objective of research?
  1. A.To review the literature
  2. B.To summarize what is already known
  3. C.To get an academic degree
  4. D.To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts
17
Sampling error decreases with the
  1. A.decrease in sample size
  2. B.increase in sample size
  3. C.process of randomization
  4. D.process of analysis
18
The principles of fundamental research are used in
  1. A.action research
  2. B.applied research
  3. C.philosophical research
  4. D.historical research
19
Users who use media for their own ends are indentified as
  1. A.Passive audience
  2. B.Active audience
  3. C.Positive audience
  4. D.Negative audience
20
Classroom communication can be described as
  1. A.Exploration
  2. B.Institutionalisation
  3. C.Unsignified narration
  4. D.Discourse
21
Ideological codes shape our collective
  1. A.Productions
  2. B.Perceptions
  3. C.Consumptions
  4. D.Creations
22
In communication, myths have power, but are
  1. A.Uncultural.
  2. B.Insignificant.
  3. C.imprecise.
  4. D.Unpreferred.
23
The first multi-lingual news agency of India was
  1. A.Samachar
  2. B.API
  3. C.Hindustan Samachar
  4. D.Samachar Bharati
24
Organisational communication can also be equated with
  1. A.intra-personal communication
  2. B.inter-personal communication
  3. C.group communication
  4. D.mass communication
25
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
  1. A.Contradictory
  2. B.Contrary
  3. C.Sub-contrary
  4. D.Sub-alternation
26
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?
  1. A.Archana
  2. B.Bulbul
  3. C.Ananya
  4. D.Krishna
27
Which of the following is/are the basic paradigms in classroom teaching?
  1. A.Learning paradigm                               
  2. B.Instructional paradigm
  3. C.Both (a) and (b)   
  4. D.None of the above
28
What is the main idea of this passage?
  1. A.The benefits of social media for global communication
  2. B.The challenges posed by the rapid advancement of technology on communication
  3. C.The importance of social media platforms in connecting people
  4. D.The necessity of critical thinking and media literacy in the digital age
29
According to the passage, what is a challenge of increased technological interconnectedness?
  1. A.Slower rates of communication
  2. B.Difficulty in sharing information
  3. C.The rapid spread of misinformation
  4. D.A decrease in global interaction
30
The word "discern" in the passage most closely means:
  1. A.Ignore
  2. B.Understand
  3. C.Distribute
  4. D.Create
31
What can be inferred about the impact of misinformation?
  1. A.It has no effect on public opinion
  2. B.Its impact is limited to online discussions
  3. C.It can influence public opinion and real-world events
  4. D.It is easily controlled by social media platforms
32
The author's tone in this passage can be best described as:
  1. A.Optimistic
  2. B.Neutral and informative
  3. C.Highly critical
  4. D.Humorous
33
Identify the fallacy in the following argument: "Alan is tall, dark and handsome and has blue eyes. Bill is also tall, dark and handsome".
  1. A.Inconsistency
  2. B.Weak analogy
  3. C.Slippery slope
  4. D.Hasty generalisation
34
Identify the number that occurs in the series 2, 10, 30, 68, 130, ....
(A)738
(B) 349
(C) 520
(D) 222
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.A, B and C only
  2. B.B, C and D only
  3. C.A, C and D only
  4. D.A, B and D only
35
Which of the following are essential requirements for the formation of photochemical SMOG?
(A) Carbon monooxide (CO)
(B) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
(C) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
(D) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
(E) Sunlight
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  1. A.A, B and D only
  2. B.A, C and E only
  3. C.B, C, D and E only
  4. D.B, D and E only
36
Which of the following Indian universities were modelled on the lines of University of London?
(A) Calcutta
(B) Bombay
(C) Madras
(D) Andhra
(E) Mysore
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.A, B & C only
  2. B.B, C & D only
  3. C.C, D & E only
  4. D.A, B & D only
37
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Internet is commonly used service on the World Wide Web
Statement II: HTTP is the protocol that web browsers and web servers use to communicate with each other over the Internet
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. B.Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. C.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. D.Statement I is false but Statement II is true
38
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion (A): Teachers must encourage students to ask questions.
Reason (R): Asking questions can create curiosity and develop passion for learning
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Choose the correct answer from below:
  1. A.Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. C.(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
  4. D.(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
39
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Exploration is particularly useful when researchers lack a clear idea of the problems they will meet during the study
Statement II: Through exploration, researchers develop concepts more clearly, establish priorities, develop operational definitions, and improve the final research design
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  2. B.Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  3. C.Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  4. D.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
40
Which of the given learner characteristics are associated with field dependent (holistic/visual) learning style?
(i) Focusing on facts and principles
(ii) Relating concepts to personal experience
(iii) Formal interaction with teacher related to tasks at hand
(iv) Preferring to compete rather than cooperate
(v) Preferring to cooperate rather than compete
(vi) Perceiving global aspects of concepts and materials
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.(i), (ii) and (iii)
  2. B.(ii), (iii) and (v)
  3. C.(ii), (v) and (vi)
  4. D.(iv), (v) and (vi)
41
Teaching is best defined as?
  1. A.Transmission of knowledge only
  2. B.Memorization of facts
  3. C.A process of facilitating learning
  4. D.Examination process
42
The main objective of teaching is?
  1. A.Controlling learners
  2. B.Promoting learning
  3. C.Increasing discipline only
  4. D.Completing syllabus only
43
Memory level teaching mainly emphasizes?
  1. A.Critical thinking
  2. B.Evaluation
  3. C.Creativity
  4. D.Rote learning
44
Understanding level teaching focuses on?
  1. A.Comprehension of ideas
  2. B.Recall only
  3. C.Guessing answers
  4. D.Memorization only
45
Reflective level teaching promotes?
  1. A.Copying answers
  2. B.Higher order thinking
  3. C.Simple recall
  4. D.Dictation
46
Teaching is a?
  1. A.Static process
  2. B.Dynamic process
  3. C.Mechanical process
  4. D.Random process
47
Effective teaching requires?
  1. A.Subject mastery and pedagogy
  2. B.Only discipline
  3. C.Only textbook knowledge
  4. D.Only exams
48
Teaching at memory level was proposed by?
  1. A.Herbart
  2. B.Bloom
  3. C.Skinner
  4. D.Piaget
49
Teaching is considered successful when?
  1. A.Students learn effectively
  2. B.Teacher speaks more
  3. C.Syllabus is completed
  4. D.Exams are conducted
50
Understanding level teaching is also called?
  1. A.Memory level
  2. B.Insightful level
  3. C.Reflective level
  4. D.Conditioning level

Domain knowledge (Public Administration)

1
"Public Administration is the Art and  Science of Management applied to the affairs of the State. "  Who of the following made this statement  ?
  1. A.Herbert Simon      
  2. B.F. M. Marx
  3. C.Dwight Waldo     
  4. D.L. D. White
2
Which of the following is the common feature of New Public Administration and Development Administration  ?
  1. A.Ecological perspective
  2. B.Effective coordination
  3. C.Change oriented 
  4. D.To serve  the organizational  interests 
3
Who among the following said 'that the movement of New Public Administration is a part of the rebellion of Youth and the country culture of the non-Marxian left' ?
  1. A.George Frwdnickson
  2. B.Dwight Walfo
  3. C.Frank Marini
  4. D.R. T. Golembiewski 
4
Consider the following statements regarding Minnowbrook Conferences :
i.   All the conferences were held in Syracuse University.
ii.   Social  Equity has remained  the thrust area in all the conferences.
iii.   These conferences were held at an interval of 20 years.
iv.   These conferences have emphasized to make Public administration as independent discipline, hence rejected inter-disciplinary studies.
Select correct answer by using the codes given below :
  1. A.i     ii    iii  
  2. B.i  iii   iv
  3. C.ii   iii   iv 
  4. D.i  ii   iii   iv 
5
"It is getting harder to run a constitution than to frame one".  Who among the following made this statement  ?
(1)    Ronald  Reagan
(2)    Pandit  Jawahar  All Nehru
(3)   Woodrow Wilson
(4)    Margaret Thatcher 
  1. A.Ronald  Reagan
  2. B.Pandit  Jawahar  All Nehru
  3. C.Woodrow Wilson
  4. D.Margaret Thatcher 
6
Which of the following was the focus of the Third Minnowbrook conference,  2008 ?
  1. A.Marketization
  2. B.Social Equity
  3. C.Networked Government
  4. D.Measurement
7
'Public Administration is nothing but the study of Men,  Materials and Methods, ' This definition has been given by whom of the  following  ? 
  1. A.L. D. White
  2. B.J. M. Pfiffner
  3. C.Percy McQueen
  4. D.Luther Gulick
8
"Science of administration is the latest fruit of the study of the science of politics. "  Who among the following made this statement  ? 
  1. A.Kautilya
  2. B.Woodrow Wilson
  3. C.Frank J. Goodnow
  4. D.L. D. White
9
Consider the following statements concerning deeply ingrained philosophical orientation and articulation of L. D.  White :
i.   He assumes that there is an essential unity in the process of administration.
ii.   The study of Public Administration should start from foundation of law.
iii.   Administration is still primarily an art,  having significant tendency to transfer it into science.
iv.   Administration us at the heart of the problems of modern government.
Select the correct answer by using code given below  :
Codes :
  1. A.i,   ii   and  iii    
  2. B.i,   iii  and  iv
  3. C.ii,  iii  and  iv    
  4. D.i,   ii   and  iv
10
The New Public Administration is considered as anti-positivist which means
  1. A.It rejects the definition of Public Administration as 'value -free'.
  2. B.It advocates for social change.
  3. C.Realization of social equity is the purpose of Public Administration.
  4. D.Meaningful studies in Public Administration.
11
The Constitution allows to provide funds in advance for the estimated expenditure which finally becomes a part of the Appropriation Bill is called 
  1. A.Vote on Credit
  2. B.Exceptional Grant
  3. C.Appropriation Account
  4. D.Vote on Account
12
The correct statements about Delegation are
i.  It reduces burden on the superior
ii.   Delay is avoided in the administrative process.
iii.  Delegation helps to develop second line of leadership.
iv.   It entails power to sanction new policies and departures from old practices.
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below :
Codes :
  1. A. i,   ii,  iii 
  2. B.ii,  iii,  i
  3. C. iii,  iv
  4. D.iv,  i
13
Kautilya’s  ideas on taxation do not relate to:
  1. A.taxing power of state is limited.
  2. B.taxation should not be felt to be heavy or exclusive.
  3. C.tax increase should be graduated.
  4. D.tax increase should be doubled in every five years.
14
Who among the following propounded the ‘Theory of Justice’ as major ethical framework for Public Administration?
  1. A.john Stuart
  2. B.John Rawls
  3. C.Robert Dahl
  4. D.Herbert A. Simon
15
'Public Administration is detailed and systematic execution of Law.' This statement was given by
  1. A.Herbert A. Simon
  2. B.John A. Veig
  3. C.Willoughby
  4. D.Woodrow Wilson
16
Consider the following proactive steps listed by David Rosenblom to make public administration  'a  stronger and robust field.
i.   Public Administration to be interesting disciplinary by shunning its orthodoxy.
ii.   Collaborative research
iii.   To maintain methodological and epistemological pluralism in public administration.
iv.   Understanding the non-western administration.
Select the correct answer by using code given below  :
Codes : 
  1. A.i  and  ii
  2. B.i ,  ii  and  iii
  3. C.ii,  iii  and  iv
  4. D.i,  ii,  iii  and  iv 
17
V.A.  Graicunas theory on span of management/ control was based on :
  1. A.Flat organisational structure
  2. B.Mathematical calculation
  3. C.Empirical Studies
  4. D.Rule of Thumb
18
Who stated, "Administration is now so vast an area that a philosophy of administration comes to bring a Philosophy of life" ?
  1. A.H.A.  Simon
  2. B.Marshal E. Dimock
  3. C.Piffner
  4. D.L.D. White
19
Which of the following is viewed as an alternative to market and hierarchy in public policy and management literature ?
  1. A.Professionalism
  2. B.Networks
  3. C.Collegiality
  4. D.Procedural mode
20
The book "The Frontiers of Public Administration" written by John M. Gaus was co-authored by which of the following ?
  1. A.L.D. White and Luther Gulick
  2. B.M.E. Dimock and P.A. Appleby
  3. C.Luther Gulick and FM Marx
  4. D.L.D. White and M.E. Dimock
21
Who among the following, made distinction between obedience and acceptance of Authority ?
  1. A.Chester I Barnard
  2. B.Herbert A Simon
  3. C.Max Weber
  4. D.J.D. Mooney
22
The public-choice school sets a concept of :
  1. A.Bureaucratic administration
  2. B.Hierarchical administration
  3. C.Democratic administration
  4. D.Oligarchic administration
23
The aim of Napoleonic code introduced in 1804 during the regime of Napoleon Bonaparte was to :
  1. A.Abolish Bureaucracy
  2. B.Strengthen Bureaucracy
  3. C.Reform Bureaucracy
  4. D.Further Bureaucratic despotism
24
Which one of the following is a characteristic feature of participative management ?
  1. A.Hierarchical structures
  2. B.Vertical communication
  3. C.Directionless activities
  4. D.Cross-functional linkages
25
Michael Crozier's "The Bureaucratic Phenomenon" was a study of the bureaucracy of :
  1. A.England
  2. B.Germany
  3. C.Italy
  4. D.France
26
"Zone of Indifference" as a concept is attributed to .
  1. A.Herbert Simon
  2. B.Rensis Likert
  3. C.Chester Barnard
  4. D.M.P. Follett
27
Which one of the following thinkers did not accept duality or dichotomy between individuals and group ?
  1. A.Luther Gulick
  2. B.Henri Fayol
  3. C.Max Weber
  4. D.Mary Parker Follett
28
Who has referred to the Comparative Public Administrative Movement as "self-conscious movement" ?
  1. A.Fred Riggs
  2. B.John Montgomery
  3. C.Dwight Waldo
  4. D.Martin Landau
29
Who has distinguished between ‘normally conceived planning’ and ‘unplanned change planning’ ?
  1. A.Gerald E. Caiden
  2. B.Donald C. Stone
  3. C.John Montgomery
  4. D.Edward Weidner
30
In comparative studies of Administrative Systems and processes which one of the following factors are valid ?
  1. A.Administrative structure is a dependent variable
  2. B.Power is dependent variable
  3. C.Administrative behaviour is an independent variable
  4. D.Dependent/Independent variables are depend on the nature of research problem
31
Public Administration is primarily concerned with?
  1. A.Private business management
  2. B.Electoral politics
  3. C.Judicial interpretation
  4. D.Implementation of government policies
32
The scope of Public Administration includes?
  1. A.Only bureaucracy
  2. B.Only policy formulation
  3. C.Both governmental and non-governmental organizations
  4. D.Only political parties
33
The Politics–Administration Dichotomy was first proposed by?
  1. A.Woodrow Wilson
  2. B.Max Weber
  3. C.Luther Gulick
  4. D.Herbert Simon
34
Public Administration as a discipline emerged in?
  1. A.Late 19th century
  2. B.18th century
  3. C.16th century
  4. D.Mid 21st century
35
Governance differs from Government mainly in terms of?
  1. A.Military control
  2. B.Judicial power
  3. C.Public participation and networks
  4. D.Electoral process only
36
Globalization in Public Administration primarily leads to?
  1. A.Isolation of states
  2. B.Elimination of bureaucracy
  3. C.Increased interdependence of governments
  4. D.End of governance
37
Division of Work means?
  1. A.One person does all tasks
  2. B.Removal of hierarchy
  3. C.Specialization of tasks among individuals
  4. D.Centralized authority only
38
Hierarchy refers to?
  1. A.Horizontal communication
  2. B.Informal groups
  3. C.Chain of command
  4. D.External relations
39
Unity of Command means?
  1. A.One employee reports to one superior only
  2. B.One employee reports to multiple bosses
  3. C.No supervision
  4. D.Group decision-making only
40
Span of Control refers to?
  1. A.Budget control
  2. B.Legal authority
  3. C.Political control
  4. D.Number of subordinates under a manager
41
Authority is?
  1. A.Personal influence
  2. B.Legal right to give orders
  3. C.Emotional power
  4. D.Social status
42
Power is different from authority because?
  1. A.Always legal
  2. B.Always formal
  3. C.Always written
  4. D.Not necessarily legitimate
43
Responsibility means?
  1. A.Right to command
  2. B.Financial control
  3. C.Obligation to perform tasks
  4. D.Political control
44
Delegation means?
  1. A.Centralizing authority
  2. B.Removing responsibility
  3. C.Transferring authority to subordinates
  4. D.Eliminating supervision
45
Centralization means?
  1. A.Concentration of authority at top level
  2. B.Distribution of power
  3. C.No hierarchy
  4. D.Delegation of power
46
Decentralization means?
  1. A.Concentration of authority
  2. B.Distribution of authority to lower levels
  3. C.No decision-making
  4. D.Military control
47
Line agencies are responsible for?
  1. A.Advisory functions
  2. B.Legal advice
  3. C.Core operational functions
  4. D.Training
48
Staff agencies provide?
  1. A.Execution
  2. B.Advice and support
  3. C.Punishment
  4. D.Budget approval
49
Auxiliary agencies deal with?
  1. A.Policy making
  2. B.Political campaigning
  3. C.Support services like finance and HR
  4. D.Law making
50
Leadership means?
  1. A.Influencing and guiding subordinates
  2. B.Authority only
  3. C.Punishment system
  4. D.Budget allocation
51
Supervision involves?
  1. A.Monitoring and guiding work
  2. B.Policy making
  3. C.Judicial review
  4. D.Political control
52
Decision-making is?
  1. A.Random choice
  2. B.Legal punishment
  3. C.Forced action
  4. D.Selection of best alternative
53
Communication ensures?
  1. A.Smooth flow of information
  2. B.Confusion
  3. C.Political dominance
  4. D.Judicial control
54
Personnel Administration deals with?
  1. A.Human resource management in government
  2. B.Machines
  3. C.Foreign relations
  4. D.Taxation only
55
Classification means?
  1. A.Political grouping
  2. B.Budget system
  3. C.Election system
  4. D.Systematic grouping of posts
56
Recruitment means?
  1. A.Promotion
  2. B.Training
  3. C.Hiring suitable candidates
  4. D.Retirement
57
Training aims at?
  1. A.Punishment
  2. B.Salary reduction
  3. C.Political awareness
  4. D.Skill development
58
Promotion means?
  1. A.Demotion
  2. B.Advancement in position
  3. C.Transfer
  4. D.Recruitment
59
Compensation includes?
  1. A.Punishment
  2. B.Promotion only
  3. C.Transfer
  4. D.Salary and benefits
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Discipline ensures?
  1. A.Chaos
  2. B.Legal disputes
  3. C.Political control
  4. D.Orderly behavior
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Civil Service Neutrality means?
  1. A.Political involvement
  2. B.Impartial administration
  3. C.Party membership
  4. D.Election campaigning
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Anonymity means?
  1. A.Public credit to officers
  2. B.Political visibility
  3. C.Government responsibility, not individuals
  4. D.Media control
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Commitment means?
  1. A.Party loyalty
  2. B.Personal gain
  3. C.Political bias
  4. D.Dedication to public service
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Professional associations are formed to?
  1. A.Reduce efficiency
  2. B.Control elections
  3. C.Promote professional interests
  4. D.Replace government
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Unionism refers to?
  1. A.Judiciary
  2. B.Political parties
  3. C.Employee organization
  4. D.Private companies
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Main objective of Public Administration is?
  1. A.Profit
  2. B.Political dominance
  3. C.Public welfare
  4. D.Judicial reform
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Coordination means?
  1. A.Conflict
  2. B.Harmonizing efforts
  3. C.Isolation
  4. D.Centralization only
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Span of control increases when?
  1. A.More subordinates
  2. B.Fewer subordinates
  3. C.No hierarchy
  4. D.No control
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Authority without responsibility leads to?
  1. A.Misuse of power
  2. B.Efficiency
  3. C.Better governance
  4. D.Coordination
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Responsibility without authority leads to?
  1. A.Ineffectiveness
  2. B.Efficiency
  3. C.Control
  4. D.Stability
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Public Administration is?
  1. A.Science only
  2. B.Art only
  3. C.Both science and art
  4. D.Neither
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Public Administration today is?
  1. A.Declining
  2. B.Interdisciplinary field
  3. C.Legal field only
  4. D.Military field
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Governance includes?
  1. A.Government only
  2. B.Government, private sector, civil society
  3. C.Judiciary only
  4. D.Legislature only
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Hierarchy ensures?
  1. A.Disorder
  2. B.No rules
  3. C.Clear authority
  4. D.Informality
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Delegation helps in?
  1. A.Work overload
  2. B.Conflict
  3. C.Efficiency
  4. D.Delay
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Staff agencies are?
  1. A.Executive
  2. B.Judicial
  3. C.Legislative
  4. D.Advisory
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Communication breakdown causes?
  1. A.Misunderstanding
  2. B.Efficiency
  3. C.Coordination
  4. D.Speed
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Merit-based recruitment ensures?
  1. A.Favoritism
  2. B.Efficiency
  3. C.Bias
  4. D.Corruption
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Seniority-based promotion depends on?
  1. A.Random selection
  2. B.Political influence
  3. C.Length of service
  4. D.Luck
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Public Administration is essential because it?
  1. A.Conducts elections
  2. B.Makes laws
  3. C.Implements policies
  4. D.Judges cases
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Public Administration is best defined as?
  1. A.Study of government in action
  2. B.Study of elections
  3. C.Study of judiciary
  4. D.Study of politics only
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The scope of Public Administration expands due to?
  1. A.Welfare state activities
  2. B.Industrialization only
  3. C.Military expansion
  4. D.Judicial reforms only
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The “New Public Administration” movement emphasized?
  1. A.Efficiency only
  2. B.Legalism only
  3. C.Military control
  4. D.Social relevance and euity
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POSDCORB was developed by?
  1. A.Woodrow Wilson
  2. B.Max Weber
  3. C.Luther Gulick and Lyndall Urwick
  4. D.Herbert Simon
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POSDCORB stands for?
  1. A.Policy, Order, System, Development, Control, Rules, Budget
  2. B.Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, Budgeting
  3. C.Public, Organization, Service, Decision, Coordination, Reform, Bureaucracy
  4. D.None of the above
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Bureaucracy is associated with?
  1. A.Charismatic authority
  2. B.Traditional authority
  3. C.Rational-legal authority
  4. D.Emotional authority
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Max Weber is known for theory of?
  1. A.Bureaucracy
  2. B.Federalism
  3. C.Democracy
  4. D.Globalization
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Rational decision-making means?
  1. A.Emotional choice
  2. B.Random choice
  3. C.Logical selection of alternatives
  4. D.Political pressure
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Herbert Simon is associated with concept of?
  1. A.Bureaucratic theory
  2. B.Classical theory
  3. C.Political theory
  4. D.Administrative behavior
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“Bounded Rationality” was given by?
  1. A.Woodrow Wilson
  2. B.Herbert Simon
  3. C.Max Weber
  4. D.Fayol
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Governance includes?
  1. A.Interaction of state, market and society
  2. B.Only government institutions
  3. C.Only bureaucracy
  4. D.Only judiciary
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Good Governance emphasizes?
  1. A.Corruption
  2. B.Secrecy
  3. C.Centralization
  4. D.Transparency and accountability
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Accountability means?
  1. A.Power without control
  2. B.Authority only
  3. C.No responsibility
  4. D.Responsibility to explain actions
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Transparency refers to?
  1. A.Hidden decisions
  2. B.Political monopoly
  3. C.Secret administration
  4. D.Open decision-making
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The principle of Coordination ensures?
  1. A.Conflict
  2. B.Delay
  3. C.Isolation
  4. D.Unity of effort
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Scalar principle is related to?
  1. A.Hierarchy
  2. B.Communication
  3. C.Budgeting
  4. D.Recruitment
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Delegation of authority helps in?
  1. A.Centralization
  2. B.Confusion
  3. C.Work efficiency
  4. D.Delay
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Centralization is suitable when?
  1. A.Tasks are complex and uniform control is needed
  2. B.Local autonomy is reuired
  3. C.No control is needed
  4. D.Employees are independent
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Decentralization leads to?
  1. A.Central control
  2. B.Faster local decisions
  3. C.Bureaucratic delay
  4. D.No decision-making
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Line organization is characterized by?
  1. A.Advisory roles only
  2. B.Direct chain of command
  3. C.No structure
  4. D.Informal groups
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