Public Administration Question Bank For UPSC RPSC TNPSC KPSC HPPSC JKPSC HPSc and all other Public Service Comission Exams


1. Who among the following has observed that instead of hierarchy of needs, motivation should be understood in terms of series of needs?
(a) Chester Barnard
(b) David McClelland
(c) Abraham Maslow
(d) Warren Bennis
ANSWER (b)

2.. According to W. F. Willoughby, which of the following are correct about the essentials of a sound promotion system?
1. Adoption of standard specifications setting forth the duties and qualifications required for all positions in a government service
2. Classification of all positions into distinct classes, grades and services based on duty classification
3. The inclusion within this classification of all administrative positions except those having a political character
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Code:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
ANSWER (a)

3. Which of the following was not identified by the Santhanam Committee as a major cause of corruption in India?
(a) Administrative delays
(b) Scope for personnel discretion in the exercise of powers
(c) Cumbersome procedures
(d) Absence of regulatory functions of the government
ANSWER (d)

4.The office of the Ombudsman like institution in the form of Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration in the United Kingdom was set up on the recommendations of which one of the following Reports?
(a) Sir John Whyatt Report
(b) Northcote-Trevelyan Report
(c) Fulton Report
(d) Aitchison Report
ANSWER (a)

5.Which of the following local government units are prevalent in France?
1. Department
2. Arrondissement
3. Canton
4. Commune
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Code:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 3 only
ANSWER (c)

6.Which of the following statements regarding civil services in Japan is/are correct?
1. The NPA and MCA are its principal controlling and coordinating agencies.
2. The Japanese higher civil service is elitist.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Code:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER (c)

7.Which of the following is/are advantage/advantages of zero-based budgeting?
1. It eliminates or minimizes the low priority programmes.
2. It improves the programme effectiveness.
3. It facilitates critical review of schemes in terms of their cost effectiveness and cost benefits.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Code:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER (d)


8.Which of the following statements about separation of the Railway Budget from the General Budget of India are correct?
1. To introduce flexibility in railway finance management
2. To facilitate a business approach to the railway policy
3. To secure stability of the general revenues by providing an assured annual contribution from railway revenues
4. To enable the railways to keep their profits for their own development
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Code :
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER (d)

9.Which one of the following statements is correct with regard to the powers of the Parliament of India in enacting the budget?
(a) It can increase a tax, but not reduce it
(b) It can increase a tax as well as reduce or abolish it
(c) It cannot increase a tax, but can reduce or abolish it
(d) It can neither increase a tax nor reduce it
ANSWER (c)

10.Which of the following statements are correct in respect of parliamentary debate on Appropriation Bill?
1. No amendments can be moved on the amount of expenditure.
2. Speaker is empowered to withhold permission on matters of repetitive natu
3. N- Rajya Sabha has power to amend or reject the Bill.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Code :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER (a)

11. To which of the following, the 74th Constitutional Amendment has not paid attention?
1. Municipal personnel system
2. Constitution and composition of municipality
3. Relations between elected executive and bureaucracy
4. Relations between municipal government and para-statals
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Code :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER (b)

12. Which of the following is/are correct in respect of 'Zero Hour' discussion?
1. It is not directed against individual Minister.
2. It covers questions raised over matters of public importance.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Code :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER (b)

13. Through which of the following is judicial control over administration in India exercised?
1. Adjudication
2. Judicial Review
3. Writs
4. Public Interest Litigation
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Code :
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
ANSWER (c)

14. Which of the following statements is/are correct of the writ of prohibition?
1. It is an order issued by a higher court commanding a lower court to cease from proceeding in some matters not within its jurisdiction.
2. It can be claimed by an aggrieved party as a matter of right.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Code :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER (a)


15. In which among the following countries is Charter Mark Programme being effectively used to evaluate the performance of government agencies through outside independent agencies?
(a) Japan
(b) France
(c) Great Britain
(d) USA
ANSWER (c)

16. 'Poly-communalism' is the term coined by Fred Riggs to describe
(a) integrated society
(b) plural society
(c) diffracted society
(d) parochial society
ANSWER (b)


17. The 'Collegial' type of executive can be found in which one of the following countries?
(a) Japan
(b) France
(c) Switzerland
(d) Great Britain
ANSWER (c)

18. On which of the following factors does people's participation depend for its success in influencing the governance process?
1. Ability of the people to participate
2. Willingness of the people to participate
3. Opportunity to the people to participate
4. Mechanisms available for participation
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Code :
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER (d)


19. Which of the following is/are not correct in respect of the Right to Information Act, 2005?
1. Information in respect of allegation of violation of human rights can be obtained ^ in 30 days.
2. There are restrictions for third party information.
3. Total penalty for not providing information shall not exceed Rs 5,000.
4. Appeal against the decision of the Central/State Public Information Officer can be made to officers of higher rank.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Code :
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 and 4
ANSWER (c)

20.Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides provision for the creation of All India Services?
(a) Article 300
(b) Article 312
(c) Article 320
(d) Article 321
ANSWER (b)

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with warm regards

Harish Sati
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

(M) + 91 - 9990646343 | (E-mail) Harish.sati@gmail.com


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