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(1) Pre-testing in research methodology means :
(1) Testing of hypothesis
(2) Testing the data collection instruments
(3) Ensuring efficiency in data collection process
(4) Maintaining standards in data analysic process
Answer: Testing the data collection instruments
(2) Which one of the following is not correct regarding the process of editing of data ?
(1) It is a process of scruitinising the data.
(2) It is undertaken to improve the quality of data for coding.
(3) Editing helps to avoid coding problems.
(4) The coding is essential for tabulation of data.
Answer: The coding is essential for tabulation of data.

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(3) Who initiated the process of introducing social planning in India ?
(1) J. L. Nehru
(2) Sardar Patel
(3) Mahatama Gandhi
(4) M. Visvesvarayya
Answer: M. Visvesvarayya
(4) Which of the following matters is not within the jurisdiction of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment ?
(1) Affairs of persons with disability
(2) Affairs of Senior Citizens
(3) Affairs of Scheduled Tribes
(4) Affairs of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes
Answer: Affairs of Scheduled Tribes
(5) Which one of the following is not a characteristic of Civil Society ?
(1) It is non-state actor/institution
(2) It enjoys autonomy and authority of state
(3) It persuades the interest of common man
(4) It facilitates citizens participation in governance
Answer: It enjoys autonomy and authority of state
(6) Which one of the following is a provision of ‘Right of children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill 2017 ?
(1) Free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 15 years
(2) Specification of minimum norms in secondary schools
(3) Acquisition of minimum required degree by unqualified teachers of schools
(4) Inclusion of a new Article 22A to the Constitution of India
Answer: Acquisition of minimum required degree by unqualified teachers of schools
(7) Which one of the following is not a Maharatna Company ?
(1) Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL)
(2) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
(3) Coal India Limited (CIL)
(4) National Aluminium Company (NALCO)
Answer: National Aluminium Company (NALCO)
(8) ‘Start up India’ Programme was Launched on ?
(1) 15TH August 2015
(2) 15TH August 2016
(3) 26TH January 2016
(4) 16TH January 2016
Answer: 16TH January 2016
(9) Which of the following is not an advantage of Goods and Services Tax ?
(1) Unification and streamlining of manufacturing and sales
(2) Eradication of having multiple warehouses to avoid tax
(3) Shifting of the focus towards increasing the quality of services
(4) Significant step in the field of direct tax reform
Answer: Significant step in the field of direct tax reform
(10) The System of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Public sector was recommended by which of the following ?
(1) First Administrative Reforms Commission
(2) Second Administrative Reforms Commission
(3) N. Vithal Committee
(4) Arjun Sen Gupta Committee
Answer: Arjun Sen Gupta Committee
(11) Which of the following Commission recommended for establishment of National Institute of Public Administration ?
(1) M.M. Punchhi Commission
(2) First Administrative Reforms Commission
(3) Second Administrative Reforms Commission
(4) National Law Commission
Answer: Second Administrative Reforms Commission
(12) 14TH Finance Commission recommended Basic and Performance grant in the ratio of 80:20 percent to which of the following ?
(1) Panchayats
(2) States
(3) Municipalities
(4) Sick Public Sector Units
Answer: Municipalities
(13) Which one of following statements is not correct about Lasswell’s vision of policy sciences ?
(1) It is multidisciplinary
(2) It is contextual
(3) It is descriptive
(4) It is problem-oriented
Answer: It is descriptive
(14) The ‘policy science’ as a social science discipline and practice emerged with the publication of Harold Lasswell’s essay in 1951. Which one of the following is correct title of that essay ?
(1) The Policy Orientation
(2) The Policy Sciences
(3) The Policy Approaches
(4) The Policy and Democracy
Answer: The Policy Orientation
(15) Live Stock Plays a vital role in Rural Development. Which of the following statements in this regard is not correct ?
(1) It helps generate gainful employment.
(2) It helps the landless, the small and marginal farmers
(3) It provides nutrition and food security to the country.
(4) It raises the social status in the caste-hierarchy.
Answer: It raises the social status in the caste-hierarchy.

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