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The Jalanidhi Project is primarily associated with which Indian state?

David Easton’s premise of Verification is aligned with:

I. Adopting appropriate methods for data collection and interpretation (Techniques).

II. Accepting knowledge only if it is derived through systematic, logical reasoning, ignoring empirical testing.

III. Viewing measurement and manipulation of data as secondary to conceptual generalization.

Which of the following is correct?

Mooney and Reiley’s principles include:

I. Scalar Process, which describes the universal process of coordination through hierarchy.

II. Functional Differentiation, which emphasizes the division of labor based on place (area).

III. Line and Staff, recognizing staff’s role in providing specialized advice and information.

Which of the following is correct?

Consider the statements regarding the Comparing Managerial Implications under Theory X and Theory Y:

I. Goal setting under Theory X involves significant subordinate participation.

II. Leadership style under Theory Y is typically democratic/participative.

III. Control mechanisms under Theory X are internal and based on self-control.

Which of the following is correct?

Who was the prominent leader of the Appiko Movement?
In what year did the Appiko Movement begin?
In which Indian state did the Appiko Movement originate?
What was the primary goal of the Appiko Movement?
The Singhbhum district, where the movement started, is currently located in which state?
What type of trees were proposed to replace the sal trees?
Who were the main leaders or proponents of the Jungle Bachao Andolan?
During which decade did the Jungle Bachao Andolan take place?
In which Indian state did the Jungle Bachao Andolan primarily start?
What was the primary reason for the start of the Jungle Bachao Andolan?
2025ലെ വയലാർ അവാർഡിന് അർഹനായത് ?

Argyris's strategies for integrating individual and organizational goals include:
I. Recommending the Matrix Organization structure to replace rigid superior-subordinate relationships.
II. Utilizing T-Group Training to enhance the leader’s technical skills rather than interpersonal competence.
III. Advocating Job Enlargement to foster responsibility and utilize intellectual abilities.

Which of the following is correct?

The Fusion Process Theory, developed by Argyris and Bakke, suggests:

I. The organization seeks self-actualisation, while the individual seeks socialisation.

II. It describes the simultaneous operation of the personalising and socialising processes.

III. The individual uses the organization primarily to enforce external control and punishment.

Which of the following is correct?

Who was the chairman of the commission appointed to study the Silent Valley issue?
Which organization was at the forefront of the Silent Valley agitation?
In what year was the Silent Valley Hydro Project officially abandoned?
When did the Planning Commission initially approve the construction of the dam?
Who headed the committee appointed by Charan Singh to study the environmental issues related to the dam?
Who chaired the task force formed by the National Committee on Environmental Planning and Coordination to study potential environmental problems?
Who was the Prime Minister that advised the Kerala government to abandon the Silent Valley hydroelectric project?
Which river was the proposed hydroelectric project planned on?
In which district did the Save Silent Valley Movement start?
What does the word "Chipko" mean in the context of the movement?
In which year did the Chipko Movement begin?
Besides Sunderlal Bahuguna, who were other prominent leaders of the Chipko Movement?
Who is considered the main leader of the Chipko Movement?
Which specific place in Uttarakhand is known as the starting point of the Chipko Movement?
In which region did the Chipko Movement start?
What is the Chipko Movement?

Identify the false statement regarding the Bishnoi Movement:

  1. The Bishnoi Movement started in the 1730s.
  2. Amrita Devi provided leadership for the movement.
  3. The movement's inception was linked to preventing the cutting of trees.
  4. The movement was initiated in the state of Gujarat.

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the Bishnoi Movement?

    1. The Bishnoi Movement originated in Rajasthan.
    2. The movement was primarily led by a king named Sombhaji.
    3. Its main objective was to protect trees from being cut by the king's soldiers.
    4. The movement took place in the 1750s.

      Consider the statements Regarding Chris Argyris's Immaturity-Maturity Theory:

      I. Progression from dependence to independence is a key indicator of maturity development.

      II. A mature individual typically exhibits short-term perspectives in their professional interests.

      III. A basic incongruence exists between mature personality needs and the requirements of a classical organization structure.

      Which of the following is correct?

      Herbert Simon’s classification of contemporary research in administrative behaviour includes:

      I. Research focusing on the Weberian stream of bureaucracy.

      II. Research focused on human relations, aimed at improving cognitive processing.

      III. Research utilizing the Barnard-Simon model to explain organizational survival based on motivational equilibrium.

      Which of the following is correct?

      Smithburg characterized the Behavioural Approach by stating:

      I. It treats the organization strictly as a formal structure, disregarding informal relations.

      II. It places increased attention on the individual's personality aspects rather than just their functional role.

      III. It is primarily descriptive and analytical rather than prescriptive.

      Which of the following is correct?

      David Easton’s premises for Behaviouralism emphasize:

      I. Verification, requiring knowledge acceptance only if it can be empirically tested.

      II. Systematisation, viewing research and theory-building as mutually exclusive endeavors.

      III. Values, demanding that empirical explanation must inherently carry ethical judgments.

      Which of the following is correct?

      The Classical Theory was criticized for being 'atomistic' because:

      I. It views human beings as isolated units, divorced from social context within the organization.

      II. It assumes workers are motivated solely by material rewards, ignoring group influences.

      III. It equates administrative principles with scientifically proven laws, leading to rigidity.

      Which of the following is correct?

      Consider the following statements In the context of Urwick's Principles of Organisation:

      I. The Principle of Correspondence dictates that authority levels must align precisely with responsibility levels.

      II. Urwick identified the Span of Control as a maximum of ten subordinates whose work interlocks.

      III. The principle of definition requires a clear, written prescription of duties and authority relationships.

      Which of the following statements is correct?

      Gulick’s POSDCORB acronym outlines the functions of administration. In this framework:

      I. 'CO' stands for coordination through hierarchy.

      II. 'S' represents the principle of specialization within departmental organizations.

      III. Planning ('P') is fundamentally linked to the deliberate coordination of ideas.

      Which of the following is correct?

      KITE has been operating which educational channel since 2006?
      The Samanwaya project is a special project for the continuing education of which social group?
      What is the ultimate goal of the Braille Literacy Programme initiated by KSLMA?
      As part of the Gender Literacy Scheme, KSLMA launched three new certificate courses to help people handle three languages with ease. Which of the following is NOT one of the three language courses mentioned?
      KSLMA is working to enroll people in 10th and Higher Secondary Equivalency courses. The Higher Secondary Equivalency course is equivalent to which of the following?
      Which district in Kerala had the largest number of Higher Secondary Schools (HSS) in 2024?
      The Nipun Bharat Mission, which aims to enhance competencies in literacy and numeracy, is focused on ensuring proficiency in basic language and mathematics for primary class students by which year?
      As per the Census of India 2011, which district in Kerala recorded the lowest literacy rate?