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Administrative Leadership & Governance — UPSC CSAT Previous Year Questions

Practice UPSC CSAT previous year questions from 2011–2026 classified underAdministrative Leadership & Governance. Review the original question, four options, correct answer and explanation for every PYQ.

3Total PYQs
2011–2026Years
1Subtopics

Administrative Leadership & Governance

3 questions • 2011–2026

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Question 1
UPSC CSAT 2012Leadership & Administration

You are handling a time-bound project. During the project review meeting, you find that the project is likely to get delayed due to lack of cooperation of the team members. You would

AWarn the team members for their non-cooperation.
BLook into reasons for non-cooperation.
CAsk for the replacement of team members.
DAsk for extension of time citing reasons.
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Correct AnswerA,B
Explanation

The keyed response preserves A and B. It combines addressing the problem through the team and investigating the cause of non-cooperation.

Question 2
UPSC CSAT 2012Leadership & Administration

You are the chairperson of a state sports committee. You have received a complaint and later it was found that an athlete in the junior age category who has won a medal has crossed the age criteria by 5 days. You would

AAsk the screening committee for a clarification.
BAsk the athlete to return the medal.
CAsk the athlete to get an affidavit from the court declaring his/her age.
DAsk the members of the sports committee for their views.
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Correct AnswerA,D
Explanation

The keyed response preserves A and D, emphasizing verification through the competent screening process and consultation before taking a final administrative action.

Question 3
UPSC CSAT 2012Leadership & Administration

You are involved in setting up a water supply project in a remote area. Full recovery of cost is impossible in any case. The income levels in the area are low and 25% of the population is below poverty line (BPL). When a decision has to be taken on pricing you would

ARecommend that the supply of water be free of charge in all respects.
BRecommend that the users pay a one-time fixed sum for the installation of taps and the usage of water be free.
CRecommend that a fixed monthly charge be levied only on the non-BPL families and for BPL families water should be free.
DRecommend that the users pay a charge based on the consumption of water with differentiated charges for non-BPL and BPL families.
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Correct AnswerC,D
Explanation

The keyed response preserves C and D, reflecting both affordability for BPL households and a differentiated/consumption-based charging principle.

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