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"?

Which management function is described as the "main function" and the "foundation for other functions of management"?

What is the fundamental difference in approach between "recruitment" and "selection"

A manager is tasked with recruiting new employees. What is a key drawback of using "internal recruitment"?

What is the role of "planning premises"?

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Sarkaria Commission.
(i) It was a three-member commission appointed in 1983 to examine Centre-state relations.
(ii) It recommended that the residuary powers of taxation should remain with the Parliament.
(iii) All 247 recommendations of the commission were rejected by the Central government.

A company's plan is described as a "blueprint for future action". Which of the following principles of planning is most directly demonstrated when a manager reviews events and expectations regularly to refine and redraw the plan, ensuring it stays on track?

Which management thinker is associated with the acronym POSDCORB, and what does the "Co" stand for in this context?

Identify the correct statement regarding key educational indicators in Kerala.

1. Kerala has a significantly lower literacy rate compared to the national average in India.
2. The state has a higher student enrolment rate in educational institutions at various levels.
3. The percentage of girl students in schools and colleges is higher in Kerala, indicating strong gender equity.

Consider the flagship programs mentioned in relation to Kerala's education. Which statements are accurate?

1. Vidya Kiranam, a component of the Nava Kerala Mission, is a continuation of the Pothu Vidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yajnam.
2. The Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission is a key initiative expected to bring major changes in the standards of school and higher education.
3. These flagship programs are primarily focused on vocational training and are unrelated to general school and higher education standards.

Which of the following statements correctly describes the government's commitment to education in Kerala?

1. The State Government and Local Self-Government institutions are committed to providing good quality infrastructure in educational institutions.
2. There is a strong emphasis on maintaining a hygienic environment within educational institutions by the authorities.
3. The government's role is limited to policy-making, with infrastructure development left to private entities.

What are the key characteristics of Kerala's well-developed schooling system?

1. It is designed to address the requirements and demands of all children up to 18 years of age.
2. The system has attained very high rates of literacy and schooling throughout the state.
3. Its primary focus is on private schools, with limited development in the public sector.

Specific Achievements and Initiatives in Kerala's Education

Student retention success	Higher percentage of girl, SC, and ST students
Progress in marginalized group enrollment	Vidya Kiranam
Flagship initiative for educational reforms	Low dropout rate
Predecessor to Nava Kerala Mission's education efforts	Pothu Vidyabhyas Samrakshana Yajnam

The positive environment created by social reform movements allowed the state to legally carry forward which types of reforms?

What types of social movements in Kerala helped create a positive environment for legal reforms?

What specific component of Kerala's social welfare system is mentioned for its extensive network related to public food distribution?

Which Indian state is identified as having the most developed social welfare system in India?

What is the basis for Kerala's impressive health standards?

What medical systems are specifically mentioned as having private nursing homes emerging due to the gulf boom?

Since when has the 'gulf boom' been experienced by Kerala?

Which economic phenomenon contributed to the emergence of private nursing homes in Kerala?

What kind of hospital network has Kerala created?

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the West Bengal Memorandum of 1977.
(i) It proposed replacing the word ‘union’ with ‘federal’ in the Constitution.
(ii) It recommended that 75% of the Centre’s total revenue from all sources be allocated to the states.
(iii) The memorandum was fully accepted by the Central government.

Which of the following statements about the lowest-ranked country in the 2025 Human Development Index is accurate?

1. South Sudan was at the very bottom of the 2025 HDI, ranked 193rd.
2. South Sudan's HDI value for 2025 was 0.388.
3. Countries at the bottom of the HDI typically exhibit high levels of political stability and economic prosperity.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Anandpur Sahib Resolution.
(i) It was adopted by the Akali Dal in 1973 and demanded that the Centre’s jurisdiction be limited to defence, foreign affairs, communications, and currency.
(ii) It proposed that the Constitution should be federal, ensuring equal authority and representation for all states at the Centre.
(iii) The resolution was fully endorsed by the Central government.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Rajamannar Committee.
(i) It was appointed by the Tamil Nadu government in 1969 to suggest amendments for greater state autonomy.
(ii) The committee recommended the abolition of Articles 356, 357, and 365 of the Constitution.
(iii) The Central government fully accepted and implemented the committee’s recommendations.

Identify the correct statement(s) concerning the top-ranked countries in the 2025 Human Development Index.

1. Iceland achieved the top rank in the 2025 HDI with an HDI value of 0.972.
2. Norway and Switzerland followed Iceland as the second and third top-ranked countries, respectively.
3. The United States was ranked among the top three countries in the 2025 HDI.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) and its recommendations on Centre-State relations.

(i) The First Administrative Reforms Commission was appointed in 1966 under the chairmanship of Morarji Desai, followed by K. Hanumanthayya.
(ii) The ARC constituted a study team under M.C. Setalvad to examine Centre-State relations.
(iii) The ARC recommended the abolition of All-India Services like IAS, IPS, and IFoS to enhance state autonomy.