Question 1

The merit system of recruitment of public services in U.S.A was introduced in the year:
A)1884
B)1910
C)1848
D)1900

Accepted Answer

The merit system of recruitment of public services in the U.S.A was introduced in the year 1884 with the passage of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act. This act established that positions within the federal government should be awarded on the basis of merit instead of political affiliation.

Question 2

Which of the following is not part of the financial management?
A)preparation of the budget and securing approval of the legislature
B)execution of the budget
C)approval of the budget by the cabinet
D)rendering of the accounts by the executive and the audit of these accounts

Accepted Answer

Approval of the budget by the cabinet is more related to the political and administrative process of budget formulation rather than financial management. Financial management typically involves the preparation, execution, and auditing of the budget, rather than the political approval process.

Question 3

Which of the following rule is not part of the budget making?
A)rule of lapse
B)guillotine
C)budget is prepared on the basis of gross income and not net income
D)estimates should on cash basis

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Which of the following types is practised in India?
A)zero-based budgeting
B)performance budgeting
C)incremental budgeting
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following types is practised...

Question 5

Performance budgeting was first started in :
A)u.k
B)u.s.a
C)france
D)australia

Accepted Answer

Performance budgeting was first started in the United States of America. It emphasizes the outcomes and results of government spending, focusing on the performance and achievements of different agencies and programs.

Question 6

The term performance budgeting was first coined by:
A)administrative reforms commission in india
B)first hoover commission in u.s.a
C)fulton committee on civil services in u.k
D)plowden committee on the control of public expenditure

Accepted Answer

The term "performance budgeting" was first coined by the First Hoover Commission in the U.S.A., which aimed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal government's operations.

Question 7

Which of the following agencies is concerned with budget making?
A)finance ministry of india
B)treasury in u.k
C)bureau of the budget in u.s.a
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are involved in the budget-making process in their respective countries, highlighting the universal role of finance-related departments in government budget planning and execution.

Question 8

Rajya Sabha in India consists of
A)238 members
B)250 members
C)254 members
D)256 members

Accepted Answer

The Rajya Sabha, or the Council of States in India, is designed to have a maximum of 250 members. Out of these, 238 are to be elected representatives from the states and union territories, and the remaining 12 are nominated by the President of India for their expertise in specific fields like literature, science, art, and social service.

Question 9

Zero-based budgeting first started in:
A)u.s.a
B)india
C)u.k
D)australia

Accepted Answer

Zero-based budgeting first started in the United States. It was introduced in the 1970s as a budgeting process that requires each manager to justify the entire budget request in detail from scratch (zero base), rather than justifying only the changes from the previous year's budget.

Question 10

In India the budget is prepared by the Union Finance Minister to:
A)joint session of two houses of parliament
B)rajya sabha
C)lok sabha
D)the president

Accepted Answer

The Union Finance Minister presents the budget to the Lok Sabha, which is the lower house of India's Parliament.

Question 11

The Ombudsman in Sweden is an independent authority to ensure:
A)that administration is carried on according to law
B)that public authorities do not exceed or abuse their authority
C)that justice is rendered fairly and impartially
D)that rights and freedoms of citizens are not violated

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Ombudsman in Sweden is an independent...

Question 12

The ombudsman in Sweden has the power to;
A)investigate complaints and recommend action
B)prosecute guilty officials
C)take disciplinary action against public servants
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The ombudsman in Sweden primarily investigates complaints against public entities and recommends action but does not have the power to prosecute or take disciplinary action directly.

Question 13

In India the institution of Ombudsman is known as:
A)c.b.i
B)lokpal and lokayukta
C)central administrative tribunal
D)consumer courts

Accepted Answer

The institution of Ombudsman in India is known as Lokpal at the central level and Lokayukta at the state level. These are statutory bodies responsible for addressing complaints related to corruption and maladministration against public servants.

Question 14

Who is appointed as the first Lokpal in India?
A)justice pinaki chandra ghosh
B)justice k g balakrishnan
C)justice h.l dattu
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose was appointed as the first Lokpal of India in March 2019.

Question 15

First Lokpal in India was appointed in the year:
A)2018
B)2019
C)2000
D)2005

Accepted Answer

The first Lokpal in India, Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose, was appointed in March 2019.

Question 16

Bhoomi project in Karnataka is an example of
A)government to government initiative
B)government to citizen initiative
C)government to business initiative
D)government to employee initiative

Accepted Answer

The Bhoomi project in Karnataka is an example of a government to citizen initiative, as it provides access to land records to the citizens of Karnataka, making the process more transparent and efficient.

Question 17

Computerization of land records is an example of:
A)government to government initiative
B)government to citizen initiative
C)government to business initiative
D)government to employee initiative

Accepted Answer

Computerization of land records is primarily a government to citizen initiative, as it aims to make land record information easily accessible to the public, enhancing transparency, reducing fraud, and simplifying property-related transactions for citizens.

Question 18

Gyandoot in Madhyapradesh is an example of:
A)government to government initiative
B)government to citizen initiative
C)government to business initiative
D)government to employee initiative

Accepted Answer

Gyandoot is an example of a government to citizen initiative, designed to provide various government services and information directly to the citizens through the use of information and communication technology.

Question 19

Lokvani project in Uttarpradesh is an example of:
A)government to government initiative
B)government to citizen initiative
C)government to business initiative
D)government to employee initiative

Accepted Answer

The Lokvani project in Uttar Pradesh is an example of a government to citizen initiative. It is designed to provide a platform for the citizens to voice their grievances and access various information and services provided by the government, thereby improving transparency and governance.

Question 20

Project " FRIENDS in Kerala" is an example of:
A)government to government initiative
B)government to citizen initiative
C)government to business initiative
D)government to employee initiative

Accepted Answer

Project "FRIENDS in Kerala" is a government to citizen initiative designed to provide a single-window, one-stop solution for various government services to the citizens, enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of public services.

Quiz 6: Public Administration and Governance in India and USA

The merit system of recruitment of public services in U.S.A was introduced in the year:

Which of the following is not part of the financial management?

Which of the following rule is not part of the budget making?

Which of the following types is practised in India?

Performance budgeting was first started in :

The term performance budgeting was first coined by:

Which of the following agencies is concerned with budget making?

Rajya Sabha in India consists of

Zero-based budgeting first started in:

In India the budget is prepared by the Union Finance Minister to:

The Ombudsman in Sweden is an independent authority to ensure:

The ombudsman in Sweden has the power to;

In India the institution of Ombudsman is known as:

Who is appointed as the first Lokpal in India?

First Lokpal in India was appointed in the year:

Bhoomi project in Karnataka is an example of

Computerization of land records is an example of:

Gyandoot in Madhyapradesh is an example of:

Lokvani project in Uttarpradesh is an example of:

Project " FRIENDS in Kerala" is an example of: