Q891. Read the following scenario regarding digital accessibility and answer the question: A rural citizen in Rajasthan cannot access an online land record portal because of poor internet connectivity and lack of digital literacy, while an urban citizen accesses it easily. This scenario highlights which major challenge in e-Governance?
Indian Polity and Governance: RAS Prelims MCQs
944 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on Indian polity and governance are on this page, in 12 chapters. They cover the framing of the Constitution, the Preamble, Fundamental Rights, the Directive Principles, the Union executive, Parliament and the judiciary, Union-State relations, emergency provisions, local government, constitutional bodies, public policy and the vigilance and accountability institutions. Each question has an answer and an explanation.
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Q892. Consider Statement I and Statement II regarding the e-Panchayat initiative and select the correct option:
Statement I: e-Panchayat aims to completely automate the internal functioning of Gram Panchayats.
Statement II: The implementation of e-Panchayat eliminates the requirement of holding physical Gram Sabha meetings.
Statement I: e-Panchayat aims to completely automate the internal functioning of Gram Panchayats.
Statement II: The implementation of e-Panchayat eliminates the requirement of holding physical Gram Sabha meetings.
Explanation
The e-Panchayat initiative aims to automate the internal workflow and data management of Gram Panchayats, enhancing their administrative efficiency. However, it does not eliminate the need for physical Gram Sabha meetings. Digital tools are meant to support and document local governance processes rather than replace the essential face-to-face deliberative democracy that occurs during community meetings, which remain central to rural local self-governance.
Q893. Which of the following represents the most appropriate justification for linking the Aadhaar (UID) ecosystem with public service delivery portals?
Explanation
Linking the Aadhaar ecosystem with public service portals is primarily justified by its ability to provide unique biometric identification. This helps the government ensure that benefits reach the intended recipients and prevents leakages caused by "ghost" or duplicate accounts. By streamlining identity verification, the system enhances the efficiency of direct benefit transfers and improves the overall targeting of various social welfare schemes.
Q894. The National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) is periodically conducted to assess the effectiveness of e-Governance portals in India. Which ministry/department coordinates this assessment?
Explanation
The National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) is coordinated by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
Q895. The concept of an ombudsman, which served as the inspiration for the institution of Lokpal in India, first originated in which of the following countries?
Explanation
The institution of the ombudsman was first established in Sweden in 1809 to supervise the administration and protect citizens’ rights against government excesses. This Swedish model served as the foundational inspiration for similar anti-corruption bodies globally, eventually leading to the conceptualization and development of the Lokpal and Lokayukta institutions in the Indian administrative and legal framework.
Q896. Match the following institutions and committees with the respective year of their establishment or formation.
| Institutions and Committees | Year |
|---|---|
| A. Central Vigilance Commission (Established) | i. 1962 |
| B. Central Information Commission (Established) | ii. 1964 |
| C. First Administrative Reforms Commission (Constituted) | iii. 1966 |
| D. Committee on Prevention of Corruption (Santhanam Committee) | iv. 2005 |
Explanation
Historical records confirm that the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption was formed in 1962, followed by the establishment of the Central Vigilance Commission in 1964. The First Administrative Reforms Commission was constituted in 1966 to review the public administration system. Finally, the Central Information Commission was established in 2005 under the provisions of the Right to Information Act.
Q897. Which of the following statements best describes the primary rationale behind the Anna Hazare movement in 2011?
Explanation
The widespread anti-corruption movement led by Anna Hazare in 2011 was primarily driven by the demand for a comprehensive and robust Jan Lokpal Bill. The activists sought an independent body with the authority to investigate corruption cases against high-level public functionaries, including the Prime Minister, to ensure greater transparency and accountability within the Indian political system.
Q898. Consider the following statements regarding the historical background of the Lokpal in India:
I. The term Lokpal was coined by L.M. Singhvi in 1963.
II. The First Administrative Reforms Commission recommended the establishment of two independent authorities, Lokpal and Lokayukta.
III. The Lokpal Bill was successfully passed in both houses of Parliament for the first time in 1968.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The term Lokpal was coined by L.M. Singhvi in 1963.
II. The First Administrative Reforms Commission recommended the establishment of two independent authorities, Lokpal and Lokayukta.
III. The Lokpal Bill was successfully passed in both houses of Parliament for the first time in 1968.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The term Lokpal was indeed coined by the eminent jurist L.M. Singhvi during a parliamentary debate in 1963. Furthermore, the First Administrative Reforms Commission recommended creating Lokpal and Lokayukta to address public grievances. However, although a Lokpal Bill was introduced in 1968, it failed to pass through both houses of Parliament during that specific legislative period.
Q899. In which year did the Parliament of India pass the Central Vigilance Commission Act, officially conferring statutory status to the CVC?
Explanation
Although the Central Vigilance Commission had been functioning since 1964, it operated without a legislative basis for several decades. To fulfill judicial directives and strengthen the institution’s independence, the Parliament of India enacted the Central Vigilance Commission Act in 2003. This legislation officially conferred statutory status upon the CVC and defined its powers, composition, and jurisdiction clearly.
Q900. The following question consists of two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer from the options given below:
Assertion (A): The Central Vigilance Commission is not an investigating agency.
Reason (R): The CVC gets the investigation done either through the CBI or through chief vigilance officers in government organizations.
Assertion (A): The Central Vigilance Commission is not an investigating agency.
Reason (R): The CVC gets the investigation done either through the CBI or through chief vigilance officers in government organizations.
Explanation
The Central Vigilance Commission is primarily an advisory and supervisory body rather than a hands-on investigating agency. It does not have its own large investigative wing for field inquiries.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 891 | (a) The Digital Divide |
| 892 | (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false. |
| 893 | (b) To uniquely identify beneficiaries and eliminate ghost recipients. |
| 894 | (c) Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) |
| 895 | (b) Sweden |
| 896 | (a) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i |
| 897 | (c) To campaign for the immediate enactment of a strong Jan Lokpal Bill. |
| 898 | (a) I and II only |
| 899 | (c) 2003 |
| 900 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
Key facts from Indian Polity and Governance
- The RPSC syllabus lists the Indian Constitution, the political system and governance, with public policy, vigilance and accountability bodies as part of the paper.
- Article-number questions are the commonest: for example Article 356 for President’s Rule, Article 324 for the Election Commission and Article 243K for the State Election Commission.
- Statement and assertion-reason questions test exceptions, so learn each provision with its limits.
- Questions on bodies ask for appointing authority, removing authority, tenure and the body to which the report goes.
- The Rajasthan-specific part of polity is on a separate page, with its own 8 chapters.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Indian Polity and Governance?
This page has 944 practice MCQs on Indian Polity and Governance. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Indian polity set cover?
Twelve chapters: framing of the Constitution, Preamble and citizenship; Fundamental Rights; DPSP and Fundamental Duties; Union executive; Parliament; Union judiciary; Union-State relations; emergency provisions; local government; constitutional and statutory bodies; public policy and citizen charter; and vigilance and accountability.
Is polity part of the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. The RPSC syllabus for General Knowledge includes the Indian Constitution, political system and governance, together with the political and administrative system of Rajasthan, which is covered on the separate Rajasthan polity page.
How should I revise polity for RAS Prelims?
Make a table of articles, bodies and amendments. Attempt each chapter, read the explanation for every miss and note the article number and the exception. Repeat the chapter after a few days, as polity facts are easy to confuse.