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Public Administration (UPSC) MCQ & Objective Questions

Public Administration is a crucial subject for students preparing for UPSC and various competitive exams in India. Mastering this topic not only enhances your understanding of governance and public policies but also significantly boosts your exam scores. Practicing MCQs and objective questions helps in reinforcing concepts and identifying important questions that frequently appear in exams.

What You Will Practise Here

Fundamentals of Public Administration
Key theories and models of administration
Roles and functions of public administrators
Public policy formulation and implementation
Administrative reforms and their impact
Important constitutional provisions related to administration
Current trends in public administration

Exam Relevance

Public Administration is a significant topic in various examinations, including CBSE, State Boards, and competitive exams like UPSC. Students can expect questions that test their understanding of administrative theories, the role of bureaucracy, and public policy issues. Common question patterns include scenario-based questions, definitions, and the application of concepts in real-world situations.

Common Mistakes Students Make

Confusing different administrative theories and their proponents.
Overlooking the practical implications of public policies.
Misinterpreting constitutional provisions related to administration.
Neglecting current affairs that impact public administration.
Failing to connect theoretical concepts with real-life examples.

FAQs

Question: What are the key areas to focus on in Public Administration for UPSC?
Answer: Focus on administrative theories, public policy processes, and the role of bureaucracy.

Question: How can I improve my performance in Public Administration MCQs?
Answer: Regular practice of MCQs and understanding the underlying concepts will enhance your performance.

Start your journey towards mastering Public Administration today! Solve practice MCQs to test your understanding and boost your confidence for the exams ahead.

Civil Services Values Probity

Q. A civil servant has a budget of $5000 for community service projects. If they spend $2000 on one project, what percentage of the budget remains?

A. 60%
B. 40%
C. 50%
D. 30%

Solution

Remaining budget = Total budget - Amount spent = $5000 - $2000 = $3000. Percentage remaining = ($3000/$5000) x 100 = 60%.

Correct Answer: B — 40%

Q. A civil servant has to complete a project in 120 days. If they have already spent 30 days, what percentage of the time is left to complete the project?

A. 75%
B. 70%
C. 80%
D. 60%

Solution

Time left = Total time - Time spent = 120 - 30 = 90 days. Percentage left = (90/120) x 100 = 75%.

Correct Answer: A — 75%

Q. A civil servant is required to attend 5 training sessions. If they attend 3 sessions, what fraction of the sessions have they completed?

A. 1/2
B. 3/5
C. 2/5
D. 4/5

Solution

Fraction completed = Sessions attended / Total sessions = 3/5.

Correct Answer: B — 3/5

Q. A civil servant is required to submit reports every month. If they have submitted reports for 8 months, what fraction of the year have they completed?

A. 2/3
B. 3/4
C. 5/6
D. 1/2

Solution

Fraction completed = Reports submitted / Total months = 8/12 = 2/3.

Correct Answer: A — 2/3

Q. A civil service exam has a passing percentage of 60%. If 150 candidates appeared for the exam, how many candidates passed?

A. 90
B. 75
C. 100
D. 60

Solution

Candidates passed = Total candidates x Passing percentage = 150 x 0.60 = 90.

Correct Answer: A — 90

Q. A factory produces 1000 units in 5 days. How many units will it produce in 3 days if the production rate remains constant?

A. 500 units
B. 600 units
C. 700 units
D. 800 units

Solution

The factory produces 1000/5 = 200 units per day. In 3 days, it will produce 200 * 3 = 600 units.

Correct Answer: B — 600 units

Q. A government agency has a staff of 120 employees, and 30% of them are in management positions. How many employees are in management?

A. 30
B. 36
C. 40
D. 42

Solution

Number of management employees = 30% of 120 = 0.30 * 120 = 36.

Correct Answer: B — 36

Q. A group of 4 workers can complete a job in 10 days. How many days will it take for 10 workers to complete the same job?

A. 4 days
B. 5 days
C. 6 days
D. 7 days

Solution

If 4 workers take 10 days, then 10 workers will take (4 * 10) / 10 = 4 days.

Correct Answer: B — 5 days

Q. A job can be done by 8 men in 12 days. How many days will it take for 4 men to complete the same job?

A. 24 days
B. 30 days
C. 36 days
D. 48 days

Solution

If 8 men take 12 days, then 4 men will take (8 * 12) / 4 = 24 days.

Correct Answer: C — 36 days

Q. A man can do a piece of work in 15 days. If he works for 5 days, what fraction of the work is left?

A. 1/3
B. 1/4
C. 2/5
D. 1/5

Solution

In 5 days, he completes 5/15 = 1/3 of the work. Therefore, 1 - 1/3 = 2/3 of the work is left.

Correct Answer: A — 1/3

Q. A project requires 120 hours of work. If 4 workers are assigned to it, how long will it take them to complete the project?

A. 25 hours
B. 30 hours
C. 35 hours
D. 40 hours

Solution

If 4 workers are working together, they will take 120/4 = 30 hours to complete the project.

Correct Answer: B — 30 hours

Q. A public administration course has 40 students, and 25% of them are from rural areas. How many students are from rural areas?

A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20

Solution

Number of rural students = 25% of 40 = 0.25 * 40 = 10.

Correct Answer: C — 15

Q. A public administration reform is expected to reduce costs by 10%. If the current costs are $800,000, what will be the new costs?

A. $720,000
B. $740,000
C. $760,000
D. $780,000

Solution

New costs = Current costs - (10% of Current costs) = 800,000 - (0.10 * 800,000) = 720,000.

Correct Answer: A — $720,000

Q. A public policy initiative costs $1,200,000. If it is funded by 3 different agencies equally, how much does each agency contribute?

A. $300,000
B. $400,000
C. $500,000
D. $600,000

Solution

Each agency contributes = Total cost / Number of agencies = 1,200,000 / 3 = 400,000.

Correct Answer: A — $300,000

Q. A task requires 60 hours of work. If 3 workers are assigned to it, how long will it take them to complete the task?

A. 15 hours
B. 20 hours
C. 25 hours
D. 30 hours

Solution

If 3 workers are working together, they will take 60/3 = 20 hours to complete the task.

Correct Answer: B — 20 hours

Q. If 10 men can complete a work in 15 days, how many days will it take for 5 men to complete the same work?

A. 20 days
B. 25 days
C. 30 days
D. 35 days

Solution

If 10 men take 15 days, then 5 men will take (10 * 15) / 5 = 30 days.

Correct Answer: C — 30 days

Q. If 5 men can complete a work in 20 days, how many men are required to complete the same work in 10 days?

A. 10 men
B. 15 men
C. 20 men
D. 25 men

Solution

If 5 men take 20 days, then to complete the work in 10 days, we need (5 * 20) / 10 = 10 men.

Correct Answer: A — 10 men

Q. If 6 workers can finish a job in 15 days, how many workers are needed to finish the job in 10 days?

A. 8 workers
B. 9 workers
C. 10 workers
D. 12 workers

Solution

If 6 workers take 15 days, then to finish in 10 days, we need (6 * 15) / 10 = 9 workers.

Correct Answer: D — 12 workers

Q. If a city allocates 15% of its budget to public health and the total budget is $2,000,000, how much is allocated to public health?

A. $250,000
B. $300,000
C. $350,000
D. $400,000

Solution

Allocation to public health = 15% of 2,000,000 = 0.15 * 2,000,000 = 300,000.

Correct Answer: B — $300,000

Q. If a civil servant earns a monthly salary of $3000, what will be their annual salary?

A. $30,000
B. $36,000
C. $24,000
D. $40,000

Solution

Annual salary = Monthly salary x 12 = $3000 x 12 = $36,000.

Correct Answer: B — $36,000

Q. If a civil servant spends 25% of their salary on housing, how much do they spend if their salary is $4000?

A. $800
B. $1000
C. $1200
D. $600

Solution

Housing expense = Salary x 25% = $4000 x 0.25 = $1000.

Correct Answer: B — $1000

Q. If a civil servant's performance rating improves by 15% each year, what will be their rating after 2 years if it starts at 80?

A. 92
B. 100
C. 85
D. 90

Solution

Rating after 1 year = 80 + (80 x 0.15) = 80 + 12 = 92. Rating after 2 years = 92 + (92 x 0.15) = 92 + 13.8 = 105.8 (round to 100).

Correct Answer: D — 90

Q. If a civil servant's travel allowance is $150 per day and they travel for 10 days, how much will they receive in total?

A. $1500
B. $1200
C. $1000
D. $1800

Solution

Total travel allowance = Daily allowance x Number of days = $150 x 10 = $1500.

Correct Answer: A — $1500

Q. If a civil servant's work efficiency increases by 20% and they complete a task in 80 hours, how many hours will it take to complete the same task with the increased efficiency?

A. 64
B. 72
C. 60
D. 70

Solution

New time = Original time / (1 + Efficiency increase) = 80 / 1.20 = 66.67 hours (round to 64).

Correct Answer: A — 64

Q. If a government program has a success rate of 75% and 200 projects were initiated, how many projects are expected to succeed?

A. 150
B. 160
C. 170
D. 180

Solution

Expected successful projects = 75% of 200 = 0.75 * 200 = 150.

Correct Answer: A — 150

Q. If a person can complete a task in 12 days, how many days will it take for 3 people to complete the same task working together?

A. 4 days
B. 6 days
C. 8 days
D. 10 days

Solution

If 1 person takes 12 days, then 3 people will take 12/3 = 4 days.

Correct Answer: B — 6 days

Q. If a public administration budget is increased by 20% and the original budget was $500,000, what is the new budget?

A. $600,000
B. $550,000
C. $500,000
D. $650,000

Solution

New budget = Original budget + (20% of Original budget) = 500,000 + (0.20 * 500,000) = 600,000.

Correct Answer: A — $600,000

Q. If a public administration policy is expected to increase efficiency by 25% and the current efficiency score is 80, what will be the new efficiency score?

A. 90
B. 95
C. 100
D. 105

Solution

New efficiency score = Current score + (25% of Current score) = 80 + (0.25 * 80) = 100.

Correct Answer: C — 100

Q. If a public service project is expected to take 18 months and is currently 2 months in, what percentage of the project time has elapsed?

A. 10%
B. 11%
C. 12%
D. 13%

Solution

Percentage elapsed = (2 months / 18 months) * 100 = 11.11%, approximately 11%.

Correct Answer: B — 11%

Q. In a survey, 60% of respondents support a new public policy. If 1,200 people were surveyed, how many support the policy?

A. 600
B. 720
C. 800
D. 900

Solution

Number of supporters = 60% of 1,200 = 0.60 * 1,200 = 720.

Correct Answer: B — 720

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