Question 1

The year in which first minnow brook conference was held
A)1968
B)1969
C)1967
D)1960

Accepted Answer

The first Minnowbrook Conference was held in 1968.

Question 2

The four Ps of Development administrations developed by Donald Stones excludes:
A)Plans
B)Projects
C)Programmes
D)Priorities.

Accepted Answer

The four Ps of Development administrations developed by Donald Stones include Plans, Projects, Programmes, and Policies, not Priorities.

Question 3

The thinker who connects third world administration with development administration
A)F.W Riggs.
B)Henry Fayol.
C)Woodrow Wilson.
D)Montgomery.

Accepted Answer

F.W. Riggs is known for connecting third world administration with development administration through his comparative studies and the concept of "prismatic society," which focuses on the unique challenges and characteristics of developing countries' bureaucracies.

Question 4

Who commented development administration as "administration is planned change"
A)Pai Panadikar
B)Eisenstaedt.
C)Hahn Been lee.
D)Harry J. Friedman.

Accepted Answer

Pai Panandikar is the one who described development administration as "administration of planned change," emphasizing the role of administrative processes and structures in facilitating economic and social development.

Question 5

C.A.G in the history of development administration denotes.
A)Comparative Administration Group
B)Comptroller and auditor General
C)Companied Approach towards Governance
D)Centre for Advanced Governance.

Accepted Answer

Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is the supreme audit institution of India. It is responsible for auditing the accounts of the Union and state governments, as well as public sector undertakings.

Question 6

The Prismatic model is developed by.
A)John Gunnel.
B)F.W Riggs.
C)J.N Khosala.
D)F.W Tyler.

Accepted Answer

The Prismatic model was developed by F.W Riggs, who was a prominent scholar in the field of comparative public administration.

Question 7

The book Wealth of Nations was written by
A)Adam Smith.
B)H.J Laski.
C)Lionel Robinson.
D)David Ricardo.

Accepted Answer

Adam Smith is the author of "The Wealth of Nations," which is considered one of the foundational works in classical economics.

Question 8

Who identified Capitalism with "The system of natural liberty"
A)David Ricardo.
B)Lionel Robins.
C)Adam Smith.
D)Malthus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who identified Capitalism with "The system of...

Question 9

Belief in Market is the main assumption ………….. model of development.
A)Capitalism.
B)Fabian socialism.
C)Marxisim.
D)Mixed Economy.

Accepted Answer

The capitalism model of development is fundamentally based on the belief in the market, where market forces of supply and demand determine the allocation of resources and the direction of economic activities.

Question 10

"Tragedy of commons" means
A)Underdevelopment of people.
B)A thing which owns nobody cannot be protected.
C)Common people are exempted from development.
D)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The "tragedy of the commons" refers to a situation where individual users, acting independently according to their own self-interest, behave contrary to the common good of all users by depleting or spoiling that resource through their collective action. It highlights the problem of shared resources (commons) that are not owned by anyone or are available for use by everyone, leading to overuse and degradation of the resource.

Question 11

New Deal Progrmme is associated with
A)Marshall
B)Roosvelt
C)Lincoln
D)Mao

Accepted Answer

The New Deal was a series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms, and regulations enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the United States between 1933 and 1939, aimed at restoring prosperity to Americans during the Great Depression.

Question 12

Odd one out
A)Change Orientation
B)Client Orientation
C)Goal orientation
D)Hierarchy orientation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Odd one out
A)Change Orientation
B)Client Orientation
C)Goal orientation
D)Hierarchy orientation....

Question 13

IRDP
A)Integrated Rural Development Programme
B)International Rural Development Project
C)Indian Root to Development Programme
D)None of these.

Accepted Answer

Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) was an Indian government initiative aimed at improving the living conditions of the rural poor by providing them with basic amenities and opportunities for economic activities.

Question 14

Ecology of Administration means
A)Administration of environment
B)Law for the protection of environment
C)Social setting to which administration relates
D)Structure of Administration.

Accepted Answer

Ecology of Administration refers to the social setting or environment in which administrative systems operate, including the cultural, social, and economic contexts that influence administrative practices and policies.

Question 15

Administration Lag means
A)Gap between Development need and administration response
B)Red tapism
C)Gap between departments
D)Inconsistency in democratic governance.

Accepted Answer

Administration lag refers to the delay or gap between the identification of a need for policy or development and the response or action taken by the administrative bodies to address that need.

Question 16

The Great Depression relates to
A)World economic crisis during 1930s
B)Unemployment among youth.
C)South North Divide
D)Growing inequality between rich and poor

Accepted Answer

The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States.

Question 17

Development in socialism doesn't mean
A)Equal distribution of resources
B)Egalitarianism
C)Competition.
D)Common ownership of resources.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Development in socialism doesn't mean
A)Equal distribution of...

Question 18

Capitalist model of development relates to
A)Co-operative model of development
B)Individual development
C)Equality of all.
D)None of these.

Accepted Answer

The capitalist model of development focuses on individual development, emphasizing personal wealth accumulation and entrepreneurship as key drivers of economic growth.

Question 19

Mixed Economy means
A)Fluctuating economy.
B)Mixer of Capitalism and socialism.
C)A book written by Nehru
D)Indian approach to Capitalism.

Accepted Answer

A mixed economy is characterized by the inclusion of both private and public (government) ownership and control over industries, combining elements of capitalism and socialism.

Question 20

Public Sector denotes
A)Individual enterprise for people
B)Government controlled firms.
C)Communication facilities
D)Industries.

Accepted Answer

Public Sector refers to the segment of the economy composed of both public services and public enterprises, where the government controls or owns the firms.

Quiz 1: Development Administration and Economic Models: A Comprehensive Overview

The year in which first minnow brook conference was held

The four Ps of Development administrations developed by Donald Stones excludes:

The thinker who connects third world administration with development administration

Who commented development administration as "administration is planned change"

C.A.G in the history of development administration denotes.

The Prismatic model is developed by.

The book Wealth of Nations was written by

Who identified Capitalism with "The system of natural liberty"

Belief in Market is the main assumption ………….. model of development.

"Tragedy of commons" means

New Deal Progrmme is associated with

Odd one out

IRDP

Ecology of Administration means

Administration Lag means

The Great Depression relates to

Development in socialism doesn't mean

Capitalist model of development relates to

Mixed Economy means

Public Sector denotes