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

2. Who is regarded as the father of Public Administration? (BHU MA 2014)

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

4. Who said that bureaucracy thrives under the cloak of ministerial responsibility? (BHU MA 2014)

5. The concept of development administration was first introduced by: (BIHAR PSC TIER 3)

6. Which one of the following is not correct regarding the principle of hierarchy? (Bihar PGT 2023)

7. Who said, “Administration is politics since it must be responsive to the public interests”? (Bihar PGT 2023)

8. According to Chester I. Barnard, the executive in an organization is of critical importance because of which one of his following functions? (Bihar PGT 2023)

9. Who propounded the ‘Need Priority Theory’ in which it is said that lower level need must be satisfied before higher-order needs? (Bihar PGT 2023)

10. Who conceptualised the idea of 'bounded rationality'? (CUET PG 2024)

11. Match List-I with List-II (CUET PG 2024)

12. Who is associated with the concept of 'Bounded Rationality'? (CUET PG 2022)

13. The book 'The Principles of Scientific Management' was authored by (CUET PG 2022)

14. Which of the following is/are correct about the Hawthorne Experiments? (CUET PG 2022)

A. It was a pioneering study of how individuals behave in organisations.

B. It was carried out at the Hawthorne Works of Western Electric company, UK.

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15. Which one of the following is a line agency? (GUJARAT SET JANUARY 2002)

16. ‘Spoils system' was prevalent in: (GUJARAT SET JANUARY 2002)

17. Who wrote the book 'Administrative Behaviour"?(GUJARAT SET JANUARY 2002)

18. 'Human relations theory' is product of: (GUJARAT SET JANUARY 2002)

19. Paul Appleby Committee was appointed in: (GUJARAT SET JANUARY 2002)

20. Which of the following is not the principle of promotion in organization? (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

21. The First Minnowbrook Conference in 1968 was held under the patronage of: (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

22. Match the following theories and thinkers: (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

23. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is an example of: (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

24. Who developed theory X and theory Y in Public Administration? (HP SET 2017 PAPER III)

25. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below. (J & K SET JUNE 2022)

26. As an independent discipline of study, the roots of Public Administration is traced with Woodrow Wilson's essay on the study of Administration, which appeared in the Journal: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

27. Who among the following is associated with 'Prismatic Sala Model'? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

28. The Comparative approach in Public Administration involves: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

29. According to Chester Barnard's list of qualities of leadership, which one among the following is not in the list? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

30. Which of the following is Not an element of New Public Administration? (JMI M.A. 2023)

31. The founder of Human Relations theory of Management is (JMI M.A. 2023)

32. Who among the following coined the acronym POSDCORB? (JMI M.A. 2023)

33. The dominant role in developing Scientific Management was played by: (JMI M.A. 2022)

34. The founder of Scientific Management School of thought was: (JMI M.A. 2022)

35. The Mechanistic Theory of Organisation is also referred to as the (JNU MA 2019)

36. Which of the following is not a feature of New Public Administration? (JNU MA 2019)

37. The theory of 'Prismatic Society' in Public Administration is based on: (JNU MA 2019)

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

39. 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?

40. Assertion (A): Rational choice theorists dismissed the importance of liberty and culture.

Reason (R): They believed in actor's interest and that these are pursued rationally.

In the context of above two statements, which among the following is correct? (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

41. Who among the following says that public administration includes the operation of only the executive branch of government? (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

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

43. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

44. What is the threefold classification of authority as given by A. Etzioni? (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

45. Which among the following statements is incorrect about morale? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

46. Who said "Development Administration refers to organised efforts to carry out programmes or projects thought by those involved to serve development objectives"? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

47. Who said 'Red tape' is the cult of administrative procedure? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

48. Who said that real significance of the budget system lies in providing for the orderly administration of the financial affairs of a government? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

49. 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)

50. Who introduced the concept of 'incrementalism' in the context of rational decision making? (WB SET 2024)

51. PESA pertains to (WB SET 2024)

52. What serves as an instrument of judicial control over the executive? (WB SET 2024)

53. NITI in NITI Aayog stands for (WB SET 2024)

54. What are the essential features of public goods? (WB SET 2024)

(I) Commonly owned by the people

(II) Managed by the public

(III) Non rivalry

(IV) Non-excludability

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55. Distribution of powers between the State government and Panchayats is (WB SET 2024)

56. The Lokayukta and Uplokayuktas Act was first passed in (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2012)

57. The institution of Lokpal is recommended by: (University of Hyderabad MA 2015)

58. Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) (University of Hyderabad MA 2016)

59. Mani Shankar Aiyar Committee is related to reforms in (University of Hyderabad MA 2016)

60. Who is the Chairman of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)? (University of Hyderabad MA 2016)

61. Examine the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (SLET 2023)

Assertion (A): Reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj bodies will Pave the way for their political empowerment.

Reason (R): Empowerment of women is essential for the achievement of democracy and development.

Codes:

62. Examine Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (SLET 2023)

Assertion (A): Lokpal retains supervisory control over Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

Reason (R): Lokpal has two wings-Inquiry wing and Prosecution wing.

Codes:

63. Which state has no Panchayat Raj institution? (SLET 2023)

64. Article 243 of the Constitution of India is related with (SLET 17th March 2024)

65. Consumer Protection Bill was passed by the Indian Parliament in the year: (SLET 17th March 2024)

66. Under which constitutional provision, elections to Panchayati Raj Bodies are conducted in India? (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)

67. How do people demand for accountability in democracy? (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)

68. How many functions have been assigned to Panchayats in the Indian Constitution? (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)

69. Which one of the following is the correct principle of budgeting? (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)

70. Who makes provisions with respect to the maintenance of accounts by the Panchayats and the auditing of such accounts? (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)

71. What type of case can be tried by the Nyaya Panchayat? (PUMDET 2024)

72. Who appoints the Lokpal in India? (PUMDET 2024)

73. Who conducts Social Audit in Panchayati Raj system? (PUMDET 2024)

74. Assertion (A): Lord Ripon’s Resolution of 1882 was the ‘Magna Carta’ of local government

Reason (R): Lord Ripon is regarded as the father of local self government in India.

Which of the following statement is correct regarding the ‘assertion’ and the ‘reason’ given? (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2018)

75. Which of the following is a local government institution? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

76. Match List I with List II: (NET November 2021 Shift II)

77. Chronologically arrange the correct sequence of Committees constituted for Panchayati Raj in India (NET December 2021 and June 2022 Shift II)

A. G. V.K. Rao Committee

B. Ashok Mehta Committee

C. Balwantrai Mehta Committee

D. M. Singhvi Committee

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78. Which of the following are the common compulsory provisions of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act? (NET December 2021 and June 2022 Shift II)

A. Five-yearly elections

B. Reservation for Backward Classes

C. Reservation for women

D. Nagar Panchayats

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79. Which of the following is/are true? (NET December 2021 and June 2022 Shift II)

A. The Election Commission of India conducts elections to state assemblies

B. The State Election Commission conducts Panchayats and Municipal Bodies' elections

C. If there is any dispute regarding election of the President, decision of the Election Commission would be final

D. The Election Commission is responsible for Polling, Counting and Declaration of results of the Election

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80. First Lokpal Bill was introduced in Parliament in the year (NET December 2021 and June 2022 Shift II)

81. Under which Section of Right to Information Act, 2005, each state has to form State Information Commission? (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

82. One among the following is not a category of policy-evaluation : (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

83. The incorrect statement related to Gram Sabha, under the Madhya Pradesh Panchayati Raj system is: (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

84. The Budget is presented in the Rajya Sabha: (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

85. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (MGNREGA) scheme is fully funded through : (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

86. The 73rd Amendment Act is not applicable to which of the following states? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

87. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the list: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

88. Which Amendment empowered the Gram Sabhas to conduct social audit? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

89. Which of the following committee recommended that the election to Panchayat Raj bodies should be held on Party lines? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

90. When was the Administrative Reforms Commission, first time suggested the adoption of the Ombudsman type of institution in India? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER II)

91. Articles______the Constitution of India contain provisions regarding Panchayats. (Kerala SET January 2024)

92. The monitoring agency of works under MNREGA in Gram Panchayat is: (Kerala SET January 2024)

93. What is the objective / function of the National Development Council? (KERALA SET 2013 DECEMBER)

94. Which of the following States was the first to establish the Panchayat Raj institutions in India? (KERALA SET 2013 DECEMBER)

95. Which one of the following statements is not correct? (KERALA SET 2013 DECEMBER)

96. The idea of the Planning Commission in India was derived from: (CUET UG 2023)

97. The constitution of Local Body Ombudsman was recommended by which of the following bodies? (CUET PG 2024)

98. The 'Pahal Scheme' started by the Government of India is related with: (CUET PG 2024)

99. In which year was the 'Make in India' policy adopted by the Government of India? (CUET PG 2024)

100. Which of the following statements is/are NOT CORRECT? (CUET PG 2024)

(A) First past the post system is followed for all the elections in India.

(B) Election Commission of India does not supervise Panchayat and municipal elections

(C) President of India cannot remove the Election Commissioner

(D) Appointment of more than one Election Commissioners in the Election Commission is mandatory.

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