The observation, 'The right promotion at the right time is an ess... | General Studies MCQ [Updated November 2026] | GkGet

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Which public administration scholar described 'recruitment' as the 'key to the whole personnel structure' and vital to a powerful civil service?

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Arrange the following stages in the career progression of a civil servant in chronological order: 1. Recruitment 2. Selection 3. Promotion 4. Onboarding / Induction Training

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The British concept and principles regarding political neutrality of civil servants were laid down by which committee?

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: In the United States, the spoils system was introduced to establish a merit-based civil service where recruitment and promotion were determined by qualifications and competitive examinations. Reason R: The transition to a merit-based civil service was driven by the fact that the nineteenth-century spoils system often led to inefficiency, corruption, and a lack of professionalism in administration. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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In the nineteenth-century American administrative system, which of the following practices involved distributing government jobs as rewards to political supporters of the ruling party?

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What is the correct logical sequence of the recruitment and staffing process? (i) Filing applications (ii) Selection (iii) Appointment (iv) Placement

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Arrange the following aspects related to the role of specialist administrators in the logical sequence of their involvement in governance, from the initial context to the final outcome: A. Specialists contribute their professional knowledge to policy formulation and implementation. B. Complex administrative challenges are addressed, ensuring that government decisions are based on sound technical knowledge. C. Modern governments encounter policies and programs involving complex technical issues such as public health and infrastructure development. D. Professionals who possess advanced knowledge and technical expertise in specific fields provide their assistance as specialists. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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The administrative system characterised by the appointment and dismissal of government officials based on political allegiance rather than competency and qualification is called:

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The observation, 'The right promotion at the right time is an essential part of the process of developing full talents of men and women in the services', was made by which of the following?

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The observation, 'The right promotion at the right time is an essential part of the process of developing full talents of men and women in the services', was made by which of the following?

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