Consider the following statements about Gulick's POSDCORB and principles of organization:
POSDCORB delineates seven administrative functions: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, and Budgeting.
The 4P-Formula for departmental bases includes purpose, process, persons, and place, promoting specialized departmentalization.
Gulick viewed coordination through hierarchy as secondary to deliberate coordination via committees and decentralization.
Consider the following statements regarding Fayol's classification of activities in an industrial undertaking:
Managerial activities encompass planning, organization, command, coordination, and control, distinct from technical or commercial functions.
Financial activities involve the search and optimum use of capital, while security activities focus on stock-taking and balance sheets.
Fayol emphasized that administrative ability predominates at higher organizational levels, advocating training for all employees.
Consider the following statements about Fayol's elements and principles of administration:
Fayol's POSDCORB framework includes planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, and budgeting as core functions.
The principle of scalar chain refers to the hierarchical line of authority, ensuring order and clear communication pathways.
Fayol viewed principles as rigid, absolute rules without flexibility, insisting on identical application in all conditions.
Consider the following statements regarding the central tenets and features of classical theory:
Division of labour is the foundational principle, emphasizing specialization to maximize efficiency and economy in organizations.
The theory posits that administration is context-independent, with principles of universal validity applicable across public and private sectors.
Unlike scientific management, classical theory focuses exclusively on shop-floor efficiency without addressing broader organizational processes.
Which of the following receptors can be activated by Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)?
- Estrogen Receptor and Androgen Receptor.
- Estrogen Related Receptor.
- Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor.
- Constitutive Androstane Receptor.
- Only receptors involved in reproductive hormone action.
Which of the following pesticides are identified as endocrine disruptors?
- Atrazine and lindane are examples of pesticides that act as endocrine disruptors.
- Chlordecone and endosulfan are known endocrine disruptors.
- Methoxychlor and vinclozolin are not reported to have endocrine-disrupting properties.
- Dicofol is an endocrine disruptor, while lindane is not.
How do Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) primarily interact with the body's hormonal system?
- EDCs interfere with the function of endocrine glands by mimicking natural hormones.
- EDCs can bind to and activate various hormone receptors, such as Estrogen Receptor and Androgen Receptor.
- EDCs only affect the elimination of natural hormones from the body.
- The main action of EDCs is to block the synthesis of all natural hormones.
What defines an Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC)?
- An EDC is an exogenous agent that interferes with natural hormones responsible for homeostasis and development.
- EDCs primarily disrupt endocrine glands by blocking the action of natural hormones.
- EDCs only affect the production and release of natural hormones.
- The primary mechanism of EDCs is to mimic the action of natural hormones.
What are the effects of pesticides on the immune system?
- Pesticides can act as carcinogens and immune suppressors.
- Exposure to pesticides can lead to respiratory ailments.
- Gastrointestinal issues are a known effect of pesticide exposure.
- Pesticides protect the immune system from infections.
What are the benefits for citizens using the National Health App with their Ayushman Bharat Health Account?
- Citizens can create a unique Digital Health ID.
- They can receive digital prescriptions and diagnoses from verified health professionals.
- The app allows for secure interaction with healthcare providers.
- It provides access to government job portals.
Which government mission powers the digital health services offered by the National Health App?
- The National Health App's services are powered by the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
- The app is part of the Smart Cities Mission.
- The services are supported by the Digital India initiative.
- It is not linked to any specific government mission.
What is the significance of the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) created through the National Health App?
- It acts as a unique Digital Health ID for citizens.
- It allows users to store and access medical records securely.
- It is primarily used for booking travel tickets.
- It facilitates interaction with healthcare providers and receipt of digital health information.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Aarogya Setu application and its evolution?
- Aarogya Setu was initially launched as a standalone contact tracing app during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Aarogya Setu app was developed by a private tech company without government involvement.
- Its primary function was to provide citizens with access to entertainment content.
- The application has since been rebranded as the National Health App.
Which of the following modules are part of the Nextgen eHospital platform?
- Outpatient Departments (OPD) and Inpatient Departments (IPD) management.
- Human Resources and payroll management.
- Inventory management for office supplies.
- Billing and laboratory services management.
On which cloud platform is the Nextgen eHospital web-based application hosted?
- The application is hosted on NIC's MeghRaj Cloud.
- It is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- The platform utilizes Microsoft Azure for hosting.
What is the primary purpose of the Nextgen eHospital platform?
- To provide accessible and citizen-centric healthcare services.
- To exclusively manage hospital billing and administrative tasks.
- To serve as a research platform for medical experiments.
- To connect patients with traditional healers.
Which organization developed the Nextgen eHospital initiative?
- The Nextgen eHospital initiative was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
- The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) developed the Nextgen eHospital initiative.
- The initiative was a collaboration between NIC and ISRO.
With respect to the district-wise performance and regional skew of tourist visits in 2023, consider the following:
I. In 2023, domestic tourist visits were more evenly distributed than foreign tourist visits, as shown by the 66.1% share of Central Kerala for foreign tourists compared to the 53.3% share for Central Kerala for domestic tourists.
II. While Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram topped the list for foreign tourist visits, both districts also secured the highest positions for domestic tourist visits in 2022, confirming their sustained significance.
III. The districts with the lowest tourist engagement—Pathanamthitta (941 foreign visits) and Kasaragod (2nd lowest domestic visits in 2023)—are both geographically located in the Northern region of Kerala.
Which of the statements given above is/are accurate?
Examine the following statements related to the administration and key projects of Kerala Tourism:
I. Kerala, being the first state to declare tourism an industry, has its tourism growth evidenced by community-based responsible tourism initiatives, a focus also highlighted by the 14th Five Year Plan.
II. The Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) is headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, and its founding in 1966 makes it older than the official recognition of tourism as an industry (1986).
III. The Vasantholsavam program is a key part of the 14th Five Year Plan's thrust on skill development and promotion of responsible tourism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Analyze the following statements concerning the statistical data presented for Kerala and India's tourism in recent years:
I. The 88% increase in foreign tourist visits to Kerala in 2023 (totaling 6.5 lakh) means that Kerala's growth rate was almost double the domestic tourist growth rate of 50% recorded in 2022.
II. Despite high growth rates in domestic arrivals, the absolute number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India in 2023 (92,36,108) was approximately fourteen times greater than the total International Tourist Visits recorded in Kerala (6,49,057).
III. The domestic visitor market share is highly concentrated, with Karnataka and Maharashtra together accounting for more than 10% of domestic tourists visiting Kerala from other states.
Which of the statements given above is/are accurate?
താഴെ കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്ന പ്രസ്താവനകൾ പരിശോധിക്കുക:
A. സംസ്ഥാന സർവീസിലെ അംഗങ്ങൾ സംസ്ഥാന തലത്തിൽ തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കപ്പെടുന്നു, സംസ്ഥാന ഗവൺമെന്റിന്റെ വകുപ്പുകളിൽ നിയമിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു; ഉദാ: സെയിൽസ് ടാക്സ് ഓഫീസർ.
B. കേരള സംസ്ഥാന സിവിൽ സർവീസ് സ്റ്റേറ്റ് സർവീസും സബോർഡിനേറ്റ് സർവീസും ആയി തിരിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു.
C. സംസ്ഥാന സർവീസുകൾ ക്ലാസ് I, II, III, IV എന്നിങ്ങനെ നാലായി തരംതിരിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു, അതിൽ ക്ലാസ് I, II ഗസറ്റഡ് ആണ്.
താഴെ കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്ന പ്രസ്താവനകൾ പരിശോധിക്കുക:
A. ഇന്ത്യൻ സിവിൽ സർവീസിനെ അഖിലേന്ത്യാ സർവീസ്, കേന്ദ്ര സർവീസ്, സംസ്ഥാന സർവീസ് എന്നിങ്ങനെ മൂന്ന് ഘടകങ്ങളായി തിരിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു.
B. അഖിലേന്ത്യാ സർവീസിലെ അംഗങ്ങൾക്ക് ദേശീയതലത്തിൽ തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് ഉണ്ട്, എന്നാൽ അവരെ കേന്ദ്രയോ സംസ്ഥാനയോയിൽ നിയമിക്കാം; ഉദാ: IAS, IPS.
C. കേന്ദ്ര സർവീസിലെ അംഗങ്ങൾ കേന്ദ്ര ഗവൺമെന്റിന്റെ അധികാരമുള്ള വകുപ്പുകളിൽ മാത്രം നിയമിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു; ഉദാ: ഇന്ത്യൻ ഫോറിൻ സർവീസ്, ഇന്ത്യൻ റെയിൽവേ സർവീസ്.