Avoiding Bias — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about bias in public administration: 1. Confirmation bias leads administrators to seek information that supports their existing beliefs 2. Unconscious bias operates below the threshold of awareness 3. The Prevention of Corruption Act specifically addresses algorithmic bias in digital governance 4. Article 16 of the Constitution prohibits bias in public employment Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'institutional bias' in public administration?

In the context of avoiding bias, which constitutional provision is most directly related to preventing arbitrary administrative actions?

Consider the following types of bias: 1. Availability heuristic 2. Anchoring bias 3. Attribution bias 4. Status quo bias Which of these are classified as cognitive biases?

The concept of 'creamy layer' in reservation policy is primarily designed to address which type of bias?