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QUESTION 11
What is the Hindi term for 'Sanction'?
  • A आदेश
  • D अनुदान
  • C अनुमति
  • B मंजूरी / संस्वीकृति
Answer: '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'.
QUESTION 12
What is the English term for 'मानदेय'?
  • C Honorarium
  • B Wages
  • D Fee
  • A Salary
Answer: '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'.
QUESTION 13
Choose the correct Hindi term for 'Corrigendum'.
  • C आदेश-पत्र
  • B सूचना-पत्र
  • A शुद्धि-पत्र
  • D संशोधन
Answer: A 'Corrigendum' is a notice of a correction in a printed document. The official Hindi term for this is 'शुद्धि-पत्र'.
QUESTION 14
The term 'अध्यादेश' is known in English as:
  • A Order
  • B Ordinance
  • D Decree
  • C Act
Answer: 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'.
QUESTION 15
What is the Hindi equivalent for 'Deputation'?
  • A स्थानांतरण
  • C नियुक्ति
  • D प्रतिनियुक्ति
  • B पदोन्नति
Answer: 'Deputation' refers to the temporary assignment of an employee from their parent organization to another. The correct Hindi term is 'प्रतिनियुक्ति'.
QUESTION 16
What does 'पारदर्शिता' mean in English?
  • B Transition
  • A Transaction
  • C Transparency
  • D Transformation
Answer: 'पारदर्शिता' refers to the quality of being open, honest, and easy to understand, particularly in official dealings. The English word is 'Transparency'.
QUESTION 17
The term 'Ex-officio' translates into Hindi as:
  • C प्रभारी
  • D अतिरिक्त
  • A भूतपूर्व
  • B पदेन
Answer: 'Ex-officio' describes a position someone holds by virtue of holding another office. The correct Hindi term is 'पदेन'.
QUESTION 18
The Hindi term 'राजकोषीय घाटा' means:
  • B Budget Deficit
  • A Revenue Deficit
  • D Fiscal Deficit
  • C Trade Deficit
Answer: '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'.
QUESTION 19
What is the official Hindi term for 'Agenda'?
  • D विषय-सूची
  • B कार्यक्रम
  • A कार्यसूची
  • C योजना
Answer: In the context of a meeting, an 'Agenda' is the list of items to be discussed. The official Hindi term is 'कार्यसूची'.
QUESTION 20
What is the English translation of 'आचार संहिता'?
  • A Moral Code
  • B Code of Ethics
  • D Rule Book
  • C Code of Conduct
Answer: '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'.