Vedic Yajnas and Government Systems Quiz
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What is the principle of karma according to the Upanishads?

  • The soul is immortal but there is no concept of rebirth
  • The actions in the previous birth have no impact on the new birth
  • The soul is immortal and the actions in the previous birth determine the new birth (correct)
  • The soul is mortal and there is no rebirth

    • Who is considered to be the creator of the Arthashastra?

  • Chanakya (correct)
  • Vishnugupta
  • Brahmin
  • Shudra

    • What does Chanakya's Arthashastra primarily discuss?

  • Ethical philosophy
  • Religious practices
  • Literary criticism
  • Economic policies and state administration (correct)

    • According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, what is the 'fort' compared to in the state?

    <p>The arms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the state, according to Kautilya's Arthashastra, is described as the 'sweetheart' or 'ear'?

    <p>Kosha (treasury)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is discussed as the 'brain' of the state in Kautilya's Arthashastra?

    <p>'Dand' (force or army)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of performing yajna according to the text?

    <p>To please the gods and remove troubles in people's lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the five Mahayagyas performed by householders?

    <p>Devayagya, Pitru Yagya, Rishi Yagya, Ja Bhutayagya, Atithi Yagya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a republic from a monarchy according to the text?

    <p>Election of the head of state by the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Mahajanapadas originate according to the text?

    <p>From the settling of 'Jana' tribes into 'Janapads' and subsequent consolidation into big states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which university in India was the first to introduce a full-compulsory paper on public administration in the M.A. Political Science syllabus?

    <p>Lucknow University</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who headed the first full-fledged department of public administration and local self-government in India at Nagpur University?

    <p>Dr. M.P. Sharma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IPA) established in New Delhi?

    <p>1954</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What had a powerful impetus on public administration in India when introduced as a fully-independent subject in the Civil Services examination conducted by the UPSC in 1987?

    <p>Public administration being invested with full academic legitimacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'state versus market debate' about?

    <p>The debate about the roles of the state and the market in society and the economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theoretical base for the rise of the state versus market debate?

    <p>The public choice approach of the 1960s and 1970s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the new paradigm in public administration called, which has a dominant market-orientation?

    <p>New Public Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the new paradigm, what role should the government play more of?

    <p>'Enabling' role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the new paradigm emphasize as the key regulator of society and economy?

    <p>Role of the market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach recommended minimizing the role of the state and transferring various functions of the government to the market?

    <p>'Public Choice' approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

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