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(1) Which of the following is incorrect about the Cabinet Ministers in U.K. ?
(1) Minister’s actions should be lawful
(2) Their actions are largely governed by conventions.
(3) They are accountable to the Parliament.
(4) Ministers are not accountable to Prime Minister for their actions.
Answer: Ministers are not accountable to Prime Minister for their actions.
(2) On which of following date 73rd Constitution Amendment Act came in force ?
(1) 22nd December, 1992
(2) 1st April, 1993
(3) 20th April, 1993
(4) 24th April, 1993
Answer: 24th April, 1993

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(3) ‘Public Administration is detailed and systematic execution of Law.’ This statement was given by
(1) Herbert A. Simon
(2) John A. Veig
(3) Willoughby
(4) Woodrow Wilson
Answer: Woodrow Wilson
(4) Minnow Brook conferences were held in which of the following university ?
(1) Harward University
(2) Syracuse University
(3) California University
(4) Yale University
Answer: Syracuse University
(5) Which one of the following is relevant to the study of complex public organizations that have diversified structure ?
(1) Systems Approach
(2) Institutional Approach
(3) Structural Approach
(4) Ecological Approach
Answer: Systems Approach
(6) Which one of the following is considered by Max Weber as the most powerful weapon for restraining bureaucracy ?
(1) Collegiality
(2) Separation of Powers
(3) Direct Democracy
(4) Representation
Answer: Collegiality
(7) ‘Morale is a feeling, somewhat related to esprit de corps, enthusiasm or zeal’. This statement is made by
(1) Filippo
(2) Yoder
(3) Jucius
(4) McFarland
Answer: McFarland
(8) Whose theory on span of control can be mathematically expressed as n(2n/2 + n – 1), where n stands for the number of subordinates reporting directly to the supervisor ?
(1) Sir Ian Hamilton
(2) Lyndall Urwich
(3) V.A. Graicunus
(4) J.D. Mooney
Answer: V.A. Graicunus
(9) Which one of the following is not a characteristic of the Scanlon plan ?
(1) It is a philosophy of management based on theoretical assumption consistent with theory Y.
(2) It has a feature of loss reduction.
(3) It supports effective participation.
(4) It helps to understand manager’s behaviour.
Answer: It helps to understand manager’s behaviour.
(10) Which one of the following needs is placed at the top of Hierarchical needs in the Maslow’ revised eight stage model during 1970s ?
(1) Self-Actualization needs
(2) Aesthetic needs
(3) Transcendence needs
(4) Cognitive needs
Answer: Transcendence needs
(11) Prime Minister’s Office (P.M.O.) is headed by
(1) Prime Minister of India
(2) Cabinet Secretary
(3) Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister
(4) National Security Advisor
Answer: Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister
(12) Which of the following statement regarding The Estimates Committee of Parliament is not correct ?
(1) The term of the Estimates Committee is one year.
(2) All its members are from the Lok Sabha.
(3) The ministers can be the members of the Estimates Committee.
(4) The chairperson of the Committee is appointed by the speaker from its members
Answer: The ministers can be the members of the Estimates Committee.
(13) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India can be removed by
(1) President of India
(2) Prime Minister
(3) Supreme Court of India
(4) Parliament
Answer: Parliament
(14) Which of the following commission/committee suggested the constitution of the office of Ethics Commissioner by each House of Parliament ?
(1) Santhanam Committee
(2) Ethics Committee of the Rajya Sabha
(3) First Administrative Reforms Commission
(4) Second Administrative Reforms Commission
Answer: Second Administrative Reforms Commission
(15) Under which one of the following articles of Indian Constitution the Governor of a State enjoys certain immunities ?
(1) Article 301
(2) Article 341
(3) Article 321
(4) Article 361
Answer: Article 361

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