Test Preparation on UGC NET Public Admin Practice set -2
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Assertion (a) : Governor can withhold a non-Money Bill passed by the Legislature.Reason (R) : Governors are empowered by theArticle 200 of the Constitution of India to do so.
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Assertion (a) : When a specialist is required todo the job of a generalist, he loses both ways.Reason (R) : A specialist is a relative termdepending upon the context.
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Assertion (a) : The All-India Services violatethe federal principle of the Constitution as wellas the autonomy of States.Reason (R) : The All-India Services officers aregoverned by Central Government rules and theState Governments do not have full control overthem.
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Assertion (a) : Relationship between the civilservants and political executives at the Stateheadquarters has to be of mutual trust,confidence and respect.Reason (R) : Civil servants start learning to workwith politicians right from their initial postingsin the field.
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Assertion (a) : People do want to know what isbeing done, why it being done and how it isbeing done in their district.Reason (R) : The district administration holds adifferent view about transparency andaccountability.
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Assertion (a) : Rural development as a functionof Government of India started ?as a search foran alternative to laissez faire?.Reason (R) : The efforts of Mahatma Gandhiprovided the necessary, impetus and momentumfor the rural development in India.
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Match List-I (Concept) with List-II (Source) andselect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow the lists:List-I List-II(Concept) (Source)A. Dyarchy in 1. Morley-Mintoprovincial Reforms, 1909governmentB. Rigid 2. Government ofcentralisation India Act, 1935C. Federal scheme 3. Montagueof government ChelmsfordReforms, 1919D. Communal 4. Indian Councilsrepresentation Act, 1861Codes:A B C D
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Consider the following statements:The Vice-regal system of colonial India embodiedthe principle of1. Absolute bureaucratic rule.2. Ceremonial role in the Viceroy3. Constitutional autocracy4. Centralised administrationWhich of these statements is/are correct?
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In the American administrative system, thePresidential Cabinet is essentially
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Consider the following features of the CivilService in the USA:1. Top posts are filled up by ?insiders andouters?2. Recruitment takes place at various levels ofhierarchy.3. Partisan political activities are prohibited.4. Rank classification system is not upheld.Which of these are correct?
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Which one of the following is not a member ofthe British Cabinet?
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Which one of the following is not correct inrespect of Whitleyism of British?
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Consider the following functions in relation tothe Parliamentary Commissioner forAdministration in Britain:He can1. Investigate complaints from the public2. Redress public grievances3. Recommend remedial measures4. Ask for information and papers fromdepartmentsWhich of these are correct?
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Which one of the following statements aboutdesign-stage in decision-making process iscorrect?
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According to F.W. Riggs, which one of thefollowing shifts does not denote the trends incomparative public administration?
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In Japan, small-city administration is headed by
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Which one of the following acts laid thefoundation of the British Administration in India?
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Which one of the following statements is notcorrect about the Advocate General of the State?
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Which one of the following statements aboutthe duties and responsibilities of the DistrictCollector holds good in every State?
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Which one of the following does not form a partof Swarna Jayanti Village Self-EmploymentScheme?