Identify the false statement regarding C-DIT's contributions to e-Governance.
- C-DIT has developed and deployed the e-Sevanam Citizen Service Portal.
- C-DIT has played a key role in prestigious IT initiatives like FRIENDS and Sutharya Keralam.
- C-DIT's involvement in e-Governance is limited to the development of government websites.
- C-DIT has implemented an integrated online portal for the Chief Minister's Public Grievance Redressal system.
Which of the following statements accurately describe the Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-DIT)?
- C-DIT was established in 1998 as an autonomous institution under the Government of Kerala.
- Since 1998, C-DIT has served as a key Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) solution provider for the government.
- C-DIT is responsible for developing and deploying most government websites and online applications in Kerala.
- C-DIT's expertise is limited to software and website development only.
What is the anticipated impact of the establishment of Digital University Kerala on employment?
- The establishment of the university is expected to create job opportunities.
- Approximately 200 job opportunities are projected initially.
- These opportunities will primarily be in administrative roles.
- The job creation is expected at both academic and research levels.
Identify the planned specializations for the schools within Digital University Kerala.
- The university plans to establish schools specializing in areas like Computer Science and Engineering and Digital Sciences.
- Schools for Informatics and Digital Humanities are part of the plan.
- There will be a dedicated school for Mechanical Engineering.
- The specialization includes Liberal Arts and Electronics Systems and Automation.
What are the key areas of focus for postgraduate programs at Digital University Kerala?
- Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing.
- Internet of Things and Electronic Systems and Automation.
- Cyber Security and Blockchain.
- Traditional Medicine and Ancient History.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Digital University Kerala?
- The Digital University Kerala was formerly known as IIITM-K.
- It was upgraded to a university on January 18, 2020.
- Its primary focus is on traditional arts and literature.
- The university commenced operations from a new campus inaugurated in February 2021.
Regarding David Easton's premises for Behaviouralism, the concept of 'Value Neutrality' aligns most closely with:
Assertion and Reason (A/R)
Assertion (A): Fayol suggested that administrative ability predominates at the lower management levels, unlike technical ability.
Reason (R): Fayol believed that administrative ability, which cannot be developed through technical knowledge alone, should be prioritized for effective operational control.
Which is correct?
Which of the following statements best summarizes Urwick's view on the principles of administration?
Assertion and Reason (A/R)
Assertion (A): Herbert Simon argued that administrative principles are often contradictory, existing in plausible pairs.
Reason (R): This contradiction implies that administrative theories are inherently flawed because they lack universal, empirically verifiable laws.
Which is correct?
Assertion and Reason (A/R)
Assertion (A): The Classical Theorists believed that administrative principles possess universal validity, applicable across all organizational types.
Reason (R): This belief stemmed from their fundamental rejection of the systems approach, treating organizations as closed systems whose effectiveness relies only on internal structure.
Which is correct?
Which statement accurately reflects Kerala's role and the impact of its State Data Centres?
- Kerala launched its first SDC in 2005, pioneering e-Governance services and later establishing a second SDC in 2011.
- The development of Kerala's SDCs did not influence the expansion of critical connectivity infrastructures.
- Kerala's SDCs were established after 2015.
- Kerala was among the last states to adopt e-Governance services.
Identify the core functions performed by the State Data Centre (SDC).
- Ensuring data protection and facilitating online service delivery.
- Acting as a gateway for citizens to access government services and providing disaster recovery capabilities.
- Managing physical security of government buildings.
- Developing new government policies and legislation.
Which of the following are supporting infrastructures that facilitate the reach of centralized SDC services?
- State Wide Area Network (SWAN) and Common Service Centres (CSC).
- Local Post Offices and Libraries.
- National Highways and Railway Networks.
- Private Cloud Services and Third-Party Applications.
What is the primary objective of the State Data Centre (SDC) under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP)?
- To decentralize government services and applications to local levels.
- To centralize services, applications, and IT infrastructure for efficient electronic delivery of G2G, G2C, and G2B services.
- To exclusively manage citizen-to-citizen communication platforms.
- To provide physical storage for all government documents.
Match the Behavioral Theorist with the Concept they are most : List I (Theorist) List II (Concept)
| Herbert Simon | Fusion Process Theory (with Argyris |
| Douglas McGregor | Theory X and Theory Y |
| Chris Argyris | Administrative Behaviour (Cognitive |
| E.W. Bakke | Immaturity-Maturity Theory |
Match the Exponent with their Primary Contribution/Concept: List I (Exponent) List II (Concept/Contribution)
| Henry Fayol | POSDCORB |
| Luther Gulick | Fusion Process Theory |
| David Easton | 14 Principles of Administration |
| Chris Argyris | Basic Premises of Behaviouralism |
Which concept, championed by Mooney and Reiley, emphasizes that staff management provides advice rather than direct authority?