Consider the following statements:

1. The First ARC recommended deployment of Central armed forces in states only upon the state’s request.

2. The Sarkaria Commission recommended that the Centre may deploy armed forces without state consent, though consultation is desirable.

3. The West Bengal Memorandum opposed central powers for deployment of armed forces without state approval.

Consider the following statements about Punchhi Commission recommendations:

1. It recommended time limits for both State Legislature and the President in matters of state bills reserved for consideration.

2. It supported the continuation of the All India Services.

3. It proposed setting up an Inter-State Trade and Commerce Commission under Article 307.

Consider the following statements about the Anandpur Sahib Resolution and West Bengal Memorandum:

1. Both sought restriction of the Centre’s jurisdiction to limited subjects.

2. Both proposed repealing Article 356.

3. Both demanded residuary powers for the states.

Consider the following statements about the Sarkaria Commission:

1. It was appointed in 1983 and submitted its report in 1988.

2. It recommended residuary powers of taxation to remain with Parliament.

3. It suggested reactivating Zonal Councils to promote federalism.

Consider the following statements about the First ARC and Rajamannar Committee:

1. The First ARC was appointed by the Central Government, while the Rajamannar Committee was appointed by the Tamil Nadu Government.

2. Both bodies recommended setting up an Inter-State Council.

3. Both reports were fully implemented by the Central Government.

Which of the following statements about the Punchhi Commission are correct?

1. It recommended fixed five-year tenures for governors.

2. It proposed guidelines for the governor’s role in case of a hung assembly.

3. It recommended that governors should continue as chancellors of universities.

Which of the following statements about the West Bengal Memorandum are correct?

1. It wanted the Centre’s jurisdiction confined to a limited set of subjects.

2. It sought state consent for reorganisation of states.

3. It proposed that 75% of central revenue be allocated to states.

Which of the following statements about the Anandpur Sahib Resolution are correct?

1. It sought that residuary powers be vested in the states.

2. It wanted the Centre’s jurisdiction limited to four specific subjects.

3. It recommended abolishing the Planning Commission.

Which of the following statements about the Rajamannar Committee are correct?

1. It sought to make the Finance Commission a permanent body.

2. It recommended abolishing All India Services.

3. It suggested transferring some Union and Concurrent list subjects to the State list.

Which of the following statements about the First ARC recommendations are correct?

1. It called for transferring more financial resources to states.

2. It proposed delegating powers to states to the maximum extent.

3. It recommended that governors be appointed from among active state politicians.

Choose the correct statement(s) about the Sarkaria Commission (1983):

1. It recommended strengthening All India Services and creating more such services.

2. It proposed that residuary powers of taxation remain with the states.

3. It suggested that governors should not dismiss a council of ministers as long as it enjoys assembly majority.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the West Bengal Memorandum (1977):

1. It recommended replacing the word "Union" in the Constitution with "Federal".

2. It suggested that Articles 356, 357, and 360 be repealed.

3. It proposed giving the Rajya Sabha equal powers to the Lok Sabha.

Choose the correct statement(s) about the Anandpur Sahib Resolution (1973):

1. It sought to limit the Centre’s powers to defence, foreign affairs, communications, and currency.

2. It demanded equal representation of all states in the Rajya Sabha.

3. It insisted that the Constitution be made truly federal.

What commandment is altered to allow the pigs to sleep in beds?

What is the new anthem that replaces "Beasts of England"?

What happens when the pigs begin to walk on two legs?

What does Napoleon declare after Boxer's death?

What changes does Squealer make to the commandments?

What happens to the song "Beasts of England"?

What does Napoleon do when the windmill is destroyed?

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Rajamannar Committee (1969):

1. It was appointed by the Central Government to secure utmost autonomy for the states.

2. It recommended abolishing the Planning Commission and replacing it with a statutory body.

3. It suggested transferring residuary powers to the states.

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Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the First Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) of India:

1. It was set up in 1966 under the chairmanship of K. Hanumanthayya.

2. It examined issues related to Centre–State relations through a study team under M.C. Setalvad.

3. One of its recommendations was the creation of an Inter-State Council under Article 263.

Evaluate the following statements regarding the principles of controlling: Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. The Principle of Critical Point Control suggests that a manager should focus on every detail of an activity rather than just the most important areas of a task.
2. The Principle of Exception states that a manager should be informed of both favorable and unfavorable deviations from the plan to take appropriate action.
3. The Principle of Control Responsibility requires that control should be delegated to the same level as the authority and responsibility for the task.

Consider the following statements regarding the characteristics of directing as a managerial function: Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. Directing is a continuous activity that a manager must perform at all levels of the organization throughout its life.
2. Directing is the final step in the management process, coming after planning, organizing, and staffing.
3. Directing is a managerial function that initiates action by issuing orders and instructions to subordinates.

Evaluate the following statements regarding the principles of directing in management: Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. Principle of Harmony of Objectives states that the interests of the individual employee should always be subordinated to the interests of the organization.
2. The Principle of Unity of Command is a key principle of directing, as it ensures that each subordinate receives orders from only one superior, avoiding confusion.
3. The Principle of Effective Leadership suggests that a manager should be a supportive leader who guides and inspires their subordinates to achieve their personal and organizational goals.

onsider the following statements regarding the recommendations common to multiple commissions.
(i) Both the ARC and Sarkaria Commission recommended the establishment of an Inter-State Council under Article 263.
(ii) Both the Rajamannar Committee and West Bengal Memorandum recommended abolishing All-India Services.
(iii) Both the Anandpur Sahib Resolution and West Bengal Memorandum proposed limiting the Centre’s jurisdiction to defence, foreign affairs, communications, and currency.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Sarkaria Commission.
(i) It was appointed in 1983 and submitted 247 recommendations in 1988.
(ii) It recommended that the net proceeds of corporation tax should be shareable with the states.
(iii) It suggested that the governor’s term should not be disturbed except for compelling reasons.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Punchhi Commission’s recommendations?
(i) Governors should be given a fixed tenure of five years, and their removal should not be at the Centre’s discretion.
(ii) The Inter-State Council should have a continuing auditing role in matters of concurrent jurisdiction.
(iii) The All-India Services should be abolished to enhance state autonomy.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Sarkaria Commission’s recommendations?
(i) The institution of All-India Services should be further strengthened.
(ii) The Zonal Councils should be reactivated to promote federalism.
(iii) The governor can dismiss the council of ministers even if it commands a majority in the assembly.

Evaluate the following statements related to the steps in the organizing process:

1. The first step in organizing is the Division of Work, where the overall task is broken down into specific jobs and activities.
2. Assignment of Duties is the step where managers are given the necessary authority and responsibility to perform their tasks.
3. The final step, Establishing Reporting Relationships, creates the formal hierarchy and communication channels within the organization.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Anandpur Sahib Resolution and West Bengal Memorandum?
(i) Both demanded that the Centre’s jurisdiction be limited to defence, foreign affairs, communications, and currency.
(ii) Both proposed the abolition of All-India Services.
(iii) Both were fully implemented by the Central government.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Rajamannar Committee’s recommendations?
(i) The Finance Commission should be made a permanent body.
(ii) The Planning Commission should be replaced by a statutory body.
(iii) The Centre should have the power to deploy armed forces in states without their consent.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the recommendations of the Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC)?
(i) It recommended the establishment of an Inter-State Council under Article 263 of the Constitution.
(ii) It suggested that governors should be appointed from among persons with long experience in public life and administration.
(iii) It proposed that the All-India Services (IAS, IPS, and IFoS) should be abolished.

Consider the following statements on the characteristics of a good plan:

1. A good plan should be flexible, meaning it has the ability to adapt to changes in the environment without excessive cost.
2. A good plan must be rational and based on facts, data, and scientific analysis, not just intuition or personal feelings.
3. A good plan should be all-encompassing, which means that the entire organization must follow a single, comprehensive plan without any deviation.

Evaluate the following statements regarding the principles of organizing: Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. Principle of Span of Management refers to the number of subordinates a manager can effectively and efficiently supervise.
2. Principle of Delegation states that a manager should assign tasks to subordinates but retain all responsibility and authority for the final outcome.
3. The Principle of Unity of Command is about ensuring that all departments in an organization are working towards a common objective.

How does Napoleon react to the hen rebellion?

What eventually happens to Boxer?

What animal continues to work hardest on the farm?

What new slogan replaces "Four legs good, two legs bad"?

How does Napoleon deal with dissent from the animals?

What action does Napoleon take after Snowball's expulsion?

Who does Napoleon blame for the destruction of the windmill?

Who is responsible for the puppies' education?

Evaluate the following statements related to the steps in the planning process: Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. Formulation of derivative plans is the final step in the process, which involves follow-up and appraisal to ensure the plan is working as intended.
2. Securing cooperation involves taking subordinates into confidence once the plan is designed, which can lead to motivation and valuable suggestions.
3. The process begins with the Establishment of Planning Premises, which are assumptions about future events that could happen.

Consider the following statements regarding the characteristics of planning:

1. Planning is an all-pervasive function that is required only at the top level of management for setting organizational goals.
2. Planning is a goal-oriented process that sets the objective and provides a sense of direction to various activities within the organization.
3. Planning is an intellectual process that involves a synthesis of forecasts and requires judgmental and imaginative thinking, not mere guesswork.

Evaluate the following statements regarding the principles of planning:

1. Principle of Primacy of Planning states that planning is the first and most fundamental managerial function that precedes all others.
2. Principle of Flexibility dictates that a plan should be rigid and unchanging to ensure consistency and avoid any deviation from the original course of action.
3. The Principle of Limiting Factor emphasizes that when choosing among different alternatives, critical factors such as money, manpower, and machinery must be recognized and given due weight.

A key feature of organizing is that it is based on the principle of "division of work and specialisation". What are the two "constituents or dimensions" that this function involves?

What is the purpose of "follow up/appraisal of plans" in the planning process?

The two ways management thinkers have defined the term "planning". One is "based on futur­ity" and the other is "based on thinking". Which of the following thinkers is cited for defining planning as "anticipatory decision-making"?