Top 250+ Solved Public Administration Theory and Practice MCQ Questions Answer
Q. Which one of the following theories views leadership as a manipulative function?
a. Human relation
b. Scientific management
c. Classical
d. Decision making
Q. In which one of the following countries can a citizen get speedy justice against the wrongful act of officials?
a. India
b. France
c. USA
d. U K
Q. The term ”public” in public administration stands for:
a. The citizens
b. The governmental administration
c. Judicial functions
d. Legislative functions
Q. The significance of Public Administration as a discipline lies in:
a. Improving govt. functions
b. Developing scientific knowledge about public administration
c. Organising training programmes for civil servants
d. Creating intelligent citizenship
Q. Authority should be commensurate with:
a. Degree of coordination
b. Position of the hierarchy
c. Degree of responsibility
d. Degree of supervision
Q. In the USA, the ‘spoil system’ was discarded in favour of the ‘merit’ principle by the :
a. Civil Service Reform Act 1978
b. Pendleton Act 1883
c. Hatch Act 1939
d. Civil Service act 1853
Q. New Public management emphasizes:
a. Social equality
b. Lean government
c. Performance appraisal
d. Management by objectives
Q. A joint PSC for two or more states can be established by:
a. The concerned states
b. An Act of parliament
c. The UPSC
d. The Government of India
Q. The marketization and privatization of public administration may result:
a. Quasi- socialism
b. Laissez faire
c. Neo- capitalism
d. Liberalized regulations
Q. The principle of Unity of Command ensures:
a. Accountability
b. Acceptability
c. Specialization
d. Co-ordination
Q. The main responsibility of a directorate in state administration is to:
a. Review policies
b. Implement policies
c. Make policies
d. Evaluate policies
Q. Which among the following is empowered to create more All-India Services?
a. Rajya Sabha
b. Parliament
c. Union Cabinet
d. State Legislatures
Q. Karl Marx regarded bureaucracy:
a. As an instrument of government
b. As a medium of policy implementation
c. As an instrument of dominant ruling class promoting its particular interests
d. As an instrument of the nobles promoting their interest
Q. The primary objective of judicial control is to
a. Punish the criminals
b. Resolve disputes
c. Protect citizen’s rights
d. Safeguard private property
Q. Which one of the following is not a function of Union Public Service Commission?
a. Recruitment rules
b. Classification of services
c. Disciplinary matters
d. Promotion and deputation.