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Bureaucracy

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Gujarat SET

Jammu and Kashmir SET

Karnataka SET

Kerala SET

Maharashtra SET

NET

North-East SLET

Rajasthan SET

West Bengal SET

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1. Who considered bureaucracy as the 'State's consciousness"? (NET December 2020 & June 2021 Paper-II)

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2. To Weber, bureaucracy is (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2017)

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3. The term 'Bureaucratia' was coined by (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2017)

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4. Which of the following is considered structurally most adverse to development administration? (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

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5. Who said about Bureaucracy, "Its hierarchy is a hierarchy of knowledge"? (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

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6. Formation of class according to Weber is based on : (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

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7. Which of the following is the core feature of Max Weber's concept of bureaucracy? (GUJARAT SET 2019 DEC)

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8. The book "The Bureaucratic Phenomena" deals with : (GUJARAT SET 2019 DEC)

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9. Who among the following has called Weber's ideal type of bureaucracy as unsuitable for developing societies? (GUJARAT SET 2019 DEC)

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10. Who among the following studied the bureaucracy on the basis of public choice theory? (RAJASTHAN SET 2020 PART 2)

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11. The functions of bureaucracy are: (RAJASTHAN SET 2020 PART 2)

(i) carrying out administration

(ii) offering policy advice

(iii) maintaining political stability

(iv) articulating and aggregating interests

Choose the correct option:

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12. Who defined bureaucracy as a "state mystifying institution"? (GUJARAT SET 2016 PAPER III) 

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13. Who classified bureaucracy into four categories? (RAJASTHAN SET 2013 PART 1)

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14. Max Weber's Model of bureaucracy does not include (RAJASTHAN SET 2013 PART 2)

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15. Patronage bureaucracy is also known as (RAJASTHAN SET 2012 PART 2)

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16. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (a) and the other labelled as Reason (r). Read the statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

Assertion (a): Bureaucracy refers to tasks and procedures of administration.

Reason (r): Bureaucracy refers to a body of administrative officials.

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17. Who said, “Bureaucracy is the price of parliamentary democracy”? (Bihar PGT 2023)

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18. The concept of charismatic leadership in the context of differentiating power from authority was put forward by (Bihar PGT 2023)

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19. A spoils system means  (University of Hyderabad MA 2021)

I. A patronage system in politics

II. Rewarding supporters after victory

III. A system that is spoilt for choice

IV. An adjusted system

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20. In Max Weber's classification, modern governments are increasingly dependent on one of  the following: (JNU MA 2019)

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21. Max Weber has referred to the ‘ideal types’ of authority. Consider the following. (JNU MA 2020)

A. Traditional Authority

B. Modern Authority

C. Charismatic Authority

D. Legal-Rational Authority

Which of the above types are mentioned by Max Weber in his writings?

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22. Who among the following is considered to be the chief proponent of the post‐bureaucratic theory? (JNU MA 2021)

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23. Who among the following wrote the classic essay, "Science as a vocation"? (DU MA 2019)

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24. What are the main characteristics of bureaucracy given by Max Weber being taken for analysis? (DU MA 2022)

i. Division of Labour

ii. Rationality

iii. Hierarchy

iv. Rules

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25. The ‘Budget Maximizing Model’ of bureaucracy was put forward by: (KERALA SET 2022 JULY)

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26. The power and authority of bureaucracy was characterised as 'New Despotism' by: (KERALA SET 2022 JULY)

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27. “ Bureaucracy is the price of parliamentary democracy” Who said this? (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

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28. The phrase “development bureaucracy” was coined by: (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

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29. Spoils system is also known as ------- bureaucracy. (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

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30. Who laid out the important characterisation of bureaucracy? (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

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31. Which among the following is not a characteristic feature of the bureaucracy according to Max Weber? (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER II)

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32. Who has criticized bureaucracy for creating ‘red tapism’? (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER III)

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33. Assertion (A): Theories of bureaucratic politics seek to bridge the traditional division between administration and politics.

Reason (R): In this such theories are not in any way different from traditional theories

(KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

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34. Match the following: (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

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35. Who said that “Bureaucracy is a regulated administrative system organised as a series of interrelated offices”? (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

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36. Match the following: (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER II)

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37. Recruitment is the process of attracting qualified applicants for jobs, this observation was made by (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER II)

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38. Given below are the two statements one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

Assertion (A): In developing countries bureaucracy plays a dominant role.

Reason (R): Max Weber brought out the merit of bureaucratic system.

In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct?

Codes:

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39. Assertion (A): Direct recruitment brings into the service candidates without previous administrative experience.

Reason (R): Prolonged training has to be given to new recruits before they can be entrusted with responsibility.

Codes:

(KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

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40. Given below are the two statements are labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

Assertion (A): In developing countries bureaucracy plays a dominant role.

Reason (R): Max Weber brought out the merit of bureaucratic system.

In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct?

Codes:

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41. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list. (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

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42. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

Assertion (a): In developing countries bureaucracy plays a dominant role.

Reason (R): Max Weber brought out the merits of bureaucratic system.

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43. Absence of regular reforms bureaucracy are due to  (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

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44. Which one of the following is not a consequence of Bureaucracy Organisation? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2002)

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45. Who has defined bureaucracy ‘as a system of administration, characterized by expertness, impartiality and absence of human relationship? (GUJARAT SET JULY 2004)

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46. Which of the following is not a characteristic of bureaucracy according to Max Weber? (GUJARAT SET 2008)

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47. According to Max Weber, which of the following types of authority is the basis of modern bureaucracy? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER II)

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48. Karl Marx regarded bureaucracy as: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)

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49. New Public Management (NPM) has modernised bureaucracy. How is accountability ensured under NPM? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)

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50. According to David Nachmias and D.H. Rosenbloom, which one of the following is not a feature of participatory bureaucracy? (GUJARAT SET 2016 PAPER II)

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51. What among the following is the characteristic feature of bureaucracy? (GUJARAT SET 2016 PAPER II)

(a)   Traditional authority

(b)   Charismatic authority

(c)   Rational authority

(d)   Technical superiority

Codes:

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52. The word 'Bureaucracy' was first coined by: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2017 PAPER III)

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53. Spoils system is also known as ________ bureaucracy. (KERALA SET JANUARY 2023)

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54. According to Max Webber, the modern bureaucracy is based on _______authority. (KERALA SET JANUARY 2023)

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55. ‘Bureaucracy is the price of parliamentary democracy’ – who said this? (KERALA SET JANUARY 2023)

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56. For Max Weber, modern bureaucracy is based on (University of Hyderabad MA 2016)

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57. The founding father of theory of Bureaucracy was (University of Hyderabad MA 2017)

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58. Under parliamentary form of Government bureaucracy thrives under the cloak of ninistrial responsibility. Who said this? (BHU MA 2019)

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59. Who among the following authored the book entitled 'Economy and Society'? (BHU MA 2019)

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60. By whose initiative Merit System' of selection in India was introduced? (BHU MA 2019)

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61. Who among the following has coined the term 'Bureaupathology? (BHU MA 2019)

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62. In which of the following countries the term Bureaucracy' originated? (BHU MA 2019)

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63. In United States of America the practice of making appointments on the basis of Political Affiliation is known as: (BHU MA 2019)

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64. Principles of Bureaucracy was first developed by: (BHU MA 2019)

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65. According to Max Weber bureaucracy (WB PSC 2022)

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66. Which one of the following is the drawback of the Bureaucratic Model? (NET March 2023 Shift II)

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67. Legal-Rational Authority is a core concept in (WEST BENGAL SET 2018 PAPER II)

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68. Marx visualised the role of bureaucracy in the context of (WEST BENGAL SET 2022)

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69. Who among the following has called Weber's ideal type of bureaucracy as unsuitable for developing societies? (WEST BENGAL SET DECEMBER 2023)

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70. The phrase 'developmental bureaucracy' was "coined by whom? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

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71. Who said 'bureaucracy refers to a system of government, the control of which is so completely in the hands of officials that their power Jeopardises the liberties of ordinary citizens'? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

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72. Who said, "Bureaucracy poses a threat to democracy and to individual freedom"? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER II)

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73. Consider the following statements about bureaucracy and choose the correct statement from the codes: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER III)

(a) Bureaucracy has an important role in policy formulation

(b) Though it is directly responsible to the executive it has control by the legislature and judiciary

(c) Bureaucracy does not need reforms because it only implements policies

(d) The principle of ministerial responsibility is applicable to bureaucracy

Codes:

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74. Which among the following is not the principle of bureaucracy? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

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75. Bureaucracy in the modern state is the form of: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER III)

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76. Who was the first to coin the word ‘Bureaucracy’? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER II)

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77. Who defined administration adnomination or exercise of authority while most others defined it as service or performance of duty ? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

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78. According to Max Weber, which one of the following types of authority is the basis of modern bureaucracy? (KERALA SET 2013 DECEMBER)

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79. Who has criticized Bureaucracy for creating ‘red-tapism’? (KERALA SET 2013 DECEMBER)

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80. Which one of the following has enhanced its power most from the system of delegated legislation? (KERALA SET 2013 DECEMBER)

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81. Which of the following is a NOT a feature of bureaucracy envisaged by Max Weber? (KERALA SET 2015 DECEMBER)

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82. Who pointed out three defects of Indian bureaucracy as Procrastination, Yesmanship and  Corruption?  (KERALA SET 2017 FEBRUARY)

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83. Who classified bureaucracy as ‘Cosmopolitans’ and ‘Locals’? (KERALA SET 2017 FEBRUARY)

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84. Which one of the following is a drawback in Max Weber’s bureaucratic model? (KERALA SET 2017 FEBRUARY)

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85. Find out the right statements on the characteristics of legal-rational bureaucracy (KERALA SET 2018 JULY)

1. Administration is conducted on the basis of written documents

2. Official business is conducted on a continuous basis

3. Officials have their own characteristics as social beings

4. Every official is part of a hierarchy

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86. Which one of the following is incorrectly matched? (KERALA SET 2019 JULY)

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87. The idea of ‘Committed Bureaucracy’ in India was advocated by: (KERALA SET 2019 JULY)

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88. The country which is regarded as the traditional home of Patronage Bureaucracy: (KERALA SET 2019 JULY)

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89. The traditional home of patronage bureaucracy is: (KERALA SET 2019 FEBRUARY)

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90. Which among the following is not a characteristic of Weberian model of Bureaucracy? (KERALA SET 2019 FEBRUARY)

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91. Identify the wrong statement with regard to the features of Weberian model of Bureaucracy: (KERALA SET 2020 FEBRUARY)

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92. The term "New Despotism" stands for: (KERALA SET 2020 FEBRUARY)

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93. The correct sequence of F. M. Marx’s classification of bureaucracy is: (KERALA SET 2021 JULY)

1. Guardian bureaucracy

2. Caste bureaucracy

3. Patronage bureaucracy

4. Merit bureaucracy

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94. With which concept are the words “Ideal types” most commonly associated: (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2018)

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95. “A political system is a human community that successfully claims the monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force within a given community”. Whose definition is this? (KERALA SET JULY 2023)

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96. The phrase ‘developmental bureaucracy’ was coined by? (Kerala SET July 2024)

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97. Identify the scholar who has remarked that 'The bureaucracy is a circle from which no one can escape, its hierarchy is a hierarchy of knowledge': (NET December 2005)

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98. According to max weber, some of the characteristics of fully developed bureaucratic form of organization are: (NET December 2005)

i. Hierarchical order

ii. Officials holding office of election

iii. promotion is by achievement alone

iv. Selection on the basic of objective qualification

Select the right answer from the codes given

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99. Match List -I  with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2007)

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100. Value free administration is associated with the name of: (BHU MA 2014)

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101. The bureacratic theory of administration is associated with the name of: (BHU MA 2014)

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