Bureaucracy primarily functions to:
a) Enforce political ideology
b) Implement government policies
c) Conduct political campaigns
d) Control the judiciary
Which of the following is a key characteristic of bureaucracy?
a) Decentralization
b) Hierarchical structure
c) Political bias
d) Lack of accountability
The father of modern bureaucracy is:
a) Karl Marx
b) Max Weber
c) John Locke
d) Thomas Hobbes
Which principle defines bureaucracy according to Max Weber?
a) Charismatic leadership
b) Rule-based administration
c) Arbitrary decision-making
d) Informal structures
Bureaucracy is most commonly associated with:
a) Public administration
b) Political parties
c) Private enterprises
d) Military organizations
Which of the following best describes bureaucracy?
a) A political party
b) A system of government administration
c) A private company
d) A military force
Which feature is not a characteristic of bureaucracy?
a) Specialization
b) Impersonality
c) Nepotism
d) Formal rules and procedures
Which institution is responsible for the recruitment of bureaucrats in Pakistan?
a) Supreme Court
b) Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
c) Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)
d) National Assembly
A major advantage of bureaucracy is:
a) Inefficiency
b) Stability and continuity in governance
c) Corruption
d) Favoritism
Which of the following is a disadvantage of bureaucracy?
a) Speedy decision-making
b) Red tape and inefficiency
c) Flexibility in policies
d) Lack of structure
Bureaucratic neutrality means:
a) Support for ruling parties
b) Impartial implementation of policies
c) Favoring elite groups
d) Opposing political leaders
Which of the following is not a function of bureaucracy?
a) Policy execution
b) Law enforcement
c) Election campaigning
d) Regulation of public services
The term “red tape” in bureaucracy refers to:
a) Excessive rules and formalities
b) Corruption scandals
c) Quick decision-making
d) Political influence
Which civil service group plays a major role in policy implementation in Pakistan?
a) Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS)
b) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
c) Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)
d) National Assembly
Which of the following reduces bureaucratic inefficiency?
a) Political pressure
b) Digital governance
c) Nepotism
d) Lack of training
A major challenge faced by bureaucracy in Pakistan is:
a) Merit-based recruitment
b) Political interference
c) Administrative efficiency
d) Good governance
Which of the following is a positive feature of bureaucracy?
a) Arbitrary decision-making
b) Accountability in governance
c) Corruption
d) Political bias
Bureaucracy ensures policy continuity by:
a) Changing rules frequently
b) Ensuring systematic governance
c) Avoiding regulations
d) Supporting only ruling parties
Which public sector reform can improve bureaucratic efficiency?
a) Nepotism
b) E-governance initiatives
c) Increasing political influence
d) Ignoring transparency
Bureaucracy contributes to governance by:
a) Enforcing laws and policies
b) Organizing political rallies
c) Controlling election campaigns
d) Increasing political instability
What is the main role of bureaucracy in policy-making?
a) Policy formulation
b) Policy implementation
c) Political lobbying
d) Election monitoring
Which system reduces bureaucratic corruption?
a) Weak accountability mechanisms
b) Strong transparency and auditing measures
c) Political favoritism
d) Ignoring public complaints
Bureaucratic discretion allows civil servants to:
a) Interpret and apply policies flexibly
b) Change government rules
c) Participate in political campaigns
d) Ignore policy guidelines
Which characteristic makes bureaucracy more effective?
a) Clear hierarchical structure
b) Lack of rules
c) Personal favoritism
d) Political loyalty
Which factor weakens bureaucratic governance?
a) Transparency
b) Political interference
c) Merit-based recruitment
d) Administrative efficiency
Which reform helps in bureaucratic accountability?
a) Digital record-keeping
b) Limiting public access to information
c) Ignoring citizens’ complaints
d) Increasing red tape
How can governance be improved through bureaucracy?
a) By increasing efficiency and transparency
b) By ignoring laws
c) By politicizing decisions
d) By avoiding merit-based hiring
Which of the following is an essential quality of a bureaucrat?
a) Political affiliation
b) Decision-making skills
c) Personal bias
d) Ignoring public service
Which reform can enhance bureaucratic service delivery?
a) E-governance
b) Political favoritism
c) Red tape
d) Delayed decision-making
Which is a major goal of bureaucratic governance?
a) Policy implementation with efficiency
b) Supporting political parties
c) Weakening rule of law
d) Reducing transparency
