Union Public Service Commission

Q.

The manager of the public swimming pool wants to compare the effectiveness of two laundry detergents, Detergent $\text{A}$ and Detergent $\mathrm{B}$, in cleaning the towels that are used daily.

As each dirty down is turned in, it is placed into the only washing machine on the premises.

When the washing machine contains $20$ towels, the manager flips a coin to determine whether Detergent $\text{A}$ and Detergent $\mathrm{B}$ will be used for that load.

The cleanliness of the load of towels is rated on the scale of $1$ to $10$ by a person who does not know which detergent was used.

The manager continues his experiment for days.

Which of the following best describes the managers study $?$

1. A completely randomized design.

2. A randomized block design with Detergent $\text{A}$ and Detergent $\mathrm{B}$ as a block.

3. A randomized block design with the washing machine as the block.

4. A matched pair design with Detergent $\text{A}$ and Detergent $\mathrm{B}$ as the pair.

5. An observational study.

Q.

These tests measure the existing skills of the individual in terms of the level of knowledge and proficiency in the area of professions or technical training.

1. Trade test

2. Intelligence test

3. Aptitude test

4. Personality test

Q. Which Article of the Constitution insists on separate Public Service Commissions for the centre and state?

1. Article 315
2. Article 215
3. Article 317 A
4. Article 300

Q. The President will have the powers to dismiss any member or chairman on the grounds of _____.

1. insolvency
2. misconduct
3. corruption
4. incapacity

Q. Which of the following Articles provide for separate public service commission for the centre and the state?

1. Article 300
2. Article 320
3. Article 315
4. Article 312

Q. The Central Government seeks advice from _______ in case of promotions and transfers of civil servants.

1. State Government
2. State Public Service Commission
3. Union Public Service Commission
4. President