Which of the following factors have expanded newer avenues for administration and management?
- Improved technology
- Greater specialization
- Decreasing need for time management
- Efficient handling of information and data
Which of the following is/are true about the scope of administration?
- It applies only to government organizations.
- It covers both public and private sector enterprises.
- It involves coordinating human, material, and financial resources to achieve goals.
When “Administration” is used as a synonym for Executive or Government, it means:
- A body of persons in supreme charge of public affairs.
- An academic field of study taught in universities.
- All of the above
“As a Process,” Administration refers to:
- A one-time event to solve a crisis
- The sum total of activities for implementing public policies and producing services/goods
- Only the actions of top-level officials
- An informal set of tasks without structure
Which of the following best characterizes “Administration as a Profession”?
- It is limited strictly to academic pursuits.
- It involves all government activities, from maintaining order to providing welfare and managing various sectors.
- It includes influencing public opinion and policy implementation.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding “Administration as a Discipline”?
- It refers to an intellectual branch of study taught in colleges and universities.
- It relates only to the daily workings of a private company.
- It has no relevance in academic research or scholarly discussion.
Match the following - Definitions by a few famous writers
| Felix A. Nigro | “Administration has to do with getting things done, with the accomplishment of defined objectives”. |
| Luther Gullick | “Administration is the organisation and use of men and materials to accomplish a purpose”. |
| J.M. Pfiffner and R. Presthus | “The art of administration is the direction, co-ordination and control of many persons to achieve some purpose or objective”. |
| L.D. White | “Administration is the organisation and direction of human and material resources to achieve desired ends”. |
Which of the following is the definitions by E.N. Gladden ?
- “Administration is a long and slightly pompous word, but it has a humble meaning, for it means to care for or look after people, to manage affairs…. is determined action taken in pursuit of conscious purpose”.
- “Administration is the capacity of coordinating many, and often conflicting, social energies in a single organism, so adroitly that they shall operate as a unity.
- None of the above
Which of the following is true about the word administer?
- It is derived from the Latin word administrare, meaning "to care for" or "to manage".
- It means to take control of something for personal benefit.
Statement: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 made provisions for the creation of an All India Judicial Service.
Assertion: The All India Judicial Service has been implemented and includes posts not inferior to that of a district judge.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement: The All India Services are common to both the Central and State Governments and are regulated by Parliament.
Assertion: The Central Government has ultimate control over the All India Services, while immediate control vests with the State Governments.
Which of the following is correct?
With reference to the State Services, consider the following statements:
The officers of State Services are selected by the respective State Public Service Commissions.
The Chief Secretary heads the civil service administration in each state.
State Services are classified into Group A, Group B, Group C, and Group D, similar to Central Services.
The All India Services Act, 1951 mandates that at least 50% of senior posts in All India Services be filled by promotion from State Services.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Central Services, consider the following statements:
The Central Services are under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Central Government.
Before independence, Central Services were classified into Class-I, Class-II, Subordinate, and Inferior services.
The Indian Foreign Service is the highest-ranked Central Service in terms of salary.
Group C and Group D services are gazetted services.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the constitutional provisions for civil services, consider the following statements:
Article 311 provides safeguards to civil servants against dismissal, removal, or reduction in rank without an inquiry.
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 abolished the provision for a second opportunity for civil servants to make representations against proposed punishments.
Article 310 allows the President to provide compensation to civil servants in case of post abolition or premature vacation of post for reasons not related to misconduct.
The safeguards under Article 311 apply to members of both civil and defense services.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), consider the following statements:
The UPSC is directly created by the Constitution as an independent body.
The chairman and members of the UPSC hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.
The expenses of the UPSC are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and are not subject to a vote in Parliament.
The UPSC is responsible for cadre management and training of All India Services officers.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the All India Services, consider the following statements:
The All India Services are regulated exclusively by the Central Government.
Officers of the All India Services are appointed by the Union Public Service Commission.
Disciplinary action against All India Services officers can only be taken by the Central Government.
The salaries and pensions of All India Services officers are paid by the Central Government.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Match the following All India Services with their respective controlling ministries:
i. Indian Administrative Service (IAS) – a. Ministry of Home Affairs
ii. Indian Police Service (IPS) – b. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
iii. Indian Forest Service (IFS) – c. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Consider the following statements regarding the removal of UPSC members:
The President can remove a UPSC member for misbehaviour only after an inquiry by the Supreme Court.
Misbehaviour includes engaging in paid employment outside the duties of the office during the term.
The President can suspend a UPSC member during an inquiry for misbehavior.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the classification of State Services:
State Services are classified into Class-I to Class-IV, with Class-I and Class-II being gazetted.
The Chief Secretary of the State heads the civil service administration in each State.
Officers for State Services are appointed by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Article 311 of the Indian Constitution:
Article 311(1) ensures that a civil servant cannot be dismissed by an authority subordinate to the one that appointed them.
Article 311(2) mandates an inquiry before dismissal, removal, or reduction in rank, except in cases of criminal conviction or state security concerns.
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 provided for a second opportunity for civil servants to make representations against proposed punishments.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):
Half of the UPSC members must have held office for at least ten years under the Government of India or a State Government.
The UPSC’s recommendations are binding on the Union Government.
The President can exclude certain posts and matters from the UPSC’s purview through regulations laid before Parliament.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the All India Services:
The All India Services are controlled jointly by the Central and State Governments, with ultimate control vested in the Central Government.
Officers of the All India Services are appointed to various State cadres but cannot work in Central Services.
The All India Services Act, 1951, mandates that at least one-third of senior posts in these services be filled by promotion from State Services.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the All India Judicial Service?
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 provided for the creation of an All India Judicial Service.
The All India Judicial Service includes posts inferior to that of a district judge.
A law creating the All India Judicial Service does not require a constitutional amendment under Article 368.
Which of the following statements are correct about the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?
The UPSC is an independent constitutional body directly created by the Constitution.
The chairman and members of the UPSC hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier.
The UPSC is responsible for cadre management and training of All India Services officers.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the constitutional provisions for civil services?
Article 309 empowers Parliament and State Legislatures to regulate the appointment and conditions of service of public servants.
Article 310 states that civil servants hold office during the pleasure of the President or Governor, as applicable.
Article 311 provides safeguards only to members of the defense services.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the All India Services?
Officers of the All India Services are appointed by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
The salaries and pensions of All India Services officers are paid by the Central Government.
The All India Services Act, 1951, regulates the appointment and conditions of service in consultation with State Governments.