Comprehension -2 Practice Test Welcome to your Comprehension -2 Practice TestPassage 2Directions Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions that followQ1. The facts relating to the problem of political interference indicate that politicians are often misled and trapped by civil servants honest bureaucrats are always being troubled by politicians politicians and civil servants use interference as an excuse for victimizing the common man politicians and civil servants co-operate to gain mutual advantages None Q2. The attitude of self-righteousness adopted by the civil service, according to the writer does not really help the public get fair treatment is very difficult to maintain because of opposition is dishonest and conceals the facts is not welcomed and supported by politicians None Q3. . Civil servants who write their memoirs after retiring claim that they would have achieved outstanding success if interference had not come in the way complain that the credit for their achievements goes to dishonest politicians prove that people of inferior quality in the civil service bring about interference prove that constant political interference made it impossible for them to do anything properly None Q4. The existing system of administration seems to encourage civil servants to become self-centred and concerned mainly about their own gain to become self-styled heroes and boss over others to present a glorious picture of the administration to become self-righteous and fight back against corrupt politicians None Q5. The problem with the present set-up needing urgent action is a lack of accountability on the part of civil servants complicated rules and procedures that greatly reduce efficiency a lack of control over the power of politicians a neglect of the ideals of self-righteousness None Q6. The main principle of the remedy proposed by the writer is, that the politicians should be made accountable for all their decisions the high level of protection enjoyed by civil servants should be reduced rules should be simplified so that there is less scope for misuse the common man’s right to efficient and fair administration must be protected None Q7. According to existing procedures, if a civil servant is found to be unsuitable or dishonest transferring him to another post is the usual action taken he can appeal to an authority like the Supreme Court politicians with whom he has special links will interfere to help him a conflict between Central Government and State Government interests can arise None Q8. The writer refers to ‘a paid holiday’ to support his argument that special postings that ‘favoured’ civil servants are unnecessary and wasteful lazy and inefficient bureaucrats seem to be on holiday even when on duty civil servants get a lot of extra benefits disciplinary action is generally not quick or effective None Q9. The expression ‘linking job performance with job retention’ refers to a policy in which retention of good Government servants by discouraging their going to private companies selection to civil service jobs is on the basis of rigorous performance tests selection to civil service jobs is on the basis of rigorous performance and not a minister’s opinions is the basis of transfer or promotion continuation in service will depend on satisfactory performance None Q10. The expression ‘deliver the goods’ means make payments of black money as bribes successfully defend oneself against a charge, in a disciplinary inquiry accept bribes or other illegal favours show good job performance None Time's upTime is Up! Please Share This Share this content Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to commentEnter your email address to commentEnter your website URL (optional) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
