11. What is the Hindi term for 'Sanction'?
- A. आदेश
- D. अनुदान
- C. अनुमति
- B. मंजूरी / संस्वीकृति
व्याख्या: 'Sanction' in an official context means to give official permission or approval for an action, expenditure, etc. The correct Hindi terms are 'मंजूरी' or the more formal 'संस्वीकृति'.
12. What is the English term for 'मानदेय'?
- C. Honorarium
- B. Wages
- D. Fee
- A. Salary
व्याख्या: 'मानदेय' is a payment given for services for which fees are not legally or traditionally required, offered as a gesture of respect. This is known as an 'Honorarium'.
13. Choose the correct Hindi term for 'Corrigendum'.
- C. आदेश-पत्र
- B. सूचना-पत्र
- A. शुद्धि-पत्र
- D. संशोधन
व्याख्या: A 'Corrigendum' is a notice of a correction in a printed document. The official Hindi term for this is 'शुद्धि-पत्र'.
14. The term 'अध्यादेश' is known in English as:
- A. Order
- B. Ordinance
- D. Decree
- C. Act
व्याख्या: An 'अध्यादेश' is a law promulgated by the head of state (President/Governor) when the legislature is not in session. The correct English term is 'Ordinance'.
15. What is the Hindi equivalent for 'Deputation'?
- A. स्थानांतरण
- C. नियुक्ति
- D. प्रतिनियुक्ति
- B. पदोन्नति
व्याख्या: 'Deputation' refers to the temporary assignment of an employee from their parent organization to another. The correct Hindi term is 'प्रतिनियुक्ति'.
16. What does 'पारदर्शिता' mean in English?
- B. Transition
- A. Transaction
- C. Transparency
- D. Transformation
व्याख्या: 'पारदर्शिता' refers to the quality of being open, honest, and easy to understand, particularly in official dealings. The English word is 'Transparency'.
17. The term 'Ex-officio' translates into Hindi as:
- C. प्रभारी
- D. अतिरिक्त
- A. भूतपूर्व
- B. पदेन
व्याख्या: 'Ex-officio' describes a position someone holds by virtue of holding another office. The correct Hindi term is 'पदेन'.
18. The Hindi term 'राजकोषीय घाटा' means:
- B. Budget Deficit
- A. Revenue Deficit
- D. Fiscal Deficit
- C. Trade Deficit
व्याख्या: 'राजकोषीय घाटा' is the difference between the government's total expenditure and its total receipts (excluding borrowing). The correct economic term in English is 'Fiscal Deficit'.
19. What is the official Hindi term for 'Agenda'?
- D. विषय-सूची
- B. कार्यक्रम
- A. कार्यसूची
- C. योजना
व्याख्या: In the context of a meeting, an 'Agenda' is the list of items to be discussed. The official Hindi term is 'कार्यसूची'.
20. What is the English translation of 'आचार संहिता'?
- A. Moral Code
- B. Code of Ethics
- D. Rule Book
- C. Code of Conduct
व्याख्या: 'आचार संहिता' is a set of rules outlining the responsibilities of, or proper practices for, an individual, party, or organization. This is most commonly known as a 'Code of Conduct'.