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What is the purpose of civil service examinations?
What is the purpose of civil service examinations?
- To select candidates based on their political affiliations
- To eliminate the need for competitive exams
- To achieve an effective, rational public administration on a merit system (correct)
- To promote favoritism and bias in public sector recruitment
What is the primary method of candidate selection in competitive examinations?
What is the primary method of candidate selection in competitive examinations?
- Random selection of candidates
- First come, first serve basis
- Selection based on personal connections
- Ranking candidates according to their grades and/or percentile (correct)
What happens to candidates beyond the specified number of positions in a competitive exam?
What happens to candidates beyond the specified number of positions in a competitive exam?
- They are given special consideration
- They are rejected (correct)
- They are allowed to reapply immediately
- They are automatically promoted
What is the purpose of using competitive examinations for admissions to universities and colleges?
What is the purpose of using competitive examinations for admissions to universities and colleges?
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Which type of examination is required for positions in the public sector?
Which type of examination is required for positions in the public sector?
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