UPSC Governance – Chapter 1: Governance – Concepts and Good Governance (20 MCQs)

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UPSC Governance – Chapter 1: Governance – Concepts and Good Governance (20 MCQs) – 19 questions, subject: Governance. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  

Which of the following best describes "governance"?

Correct Answer: B [The process of decision-making and implementation involving the State, the market and civil society]

Explanation:

Governance is the process of taking and implementing decisions, shared by the State, the private sector and civil society, not State institutions alone.

2.  

The World Bank's report "Governance and Development" was published in:

Correct Answer: B [1992]

Explanation:

The World Bank published Governance and Development in 1992, defining governance as the manner in which power is exercised for development.

3.  

Sustainable Development Goal 16 relates to:

Correct Answer: A [peace, justice and strong institutions]

Explanation:

SDG 16, adopted in 2015, aims at peace, justice and effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

4.  

Which of the following is not one of the six Worldwide Governance Indicators?

Correct Answer: D [Ease of Doing Business]

Explanation:

Ease of Doing Business was a separate World Bank ranking; the six WGI dimensions do not include it.

5.  

The Good Governance Index of India is prepared by the:

Correct Answer: C [Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances]

Explanation:

DARPG, under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, prepares the Good Governance Index, first released on 25 December 2019.

6.  

The Corruption Perceptions Index is published by:

Correct Answer: B [Transparency International]

Explanation:

Transparency International, a Berlin-based non-governmental organisation, publishes the Corruption Perceptions Index every year.

7.  

The 12th report of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission is titled:

Correct Answer: D [Citizen Centric Administration – The Heart of Governance]

Explanation:

The 2nd ARC's twelfth report (2009) is titled Citizen Centric Administration – The Heart of Governance.

8.  

Which feature of good governance is most directly served by the Right to Information Act?

Correct Answer: B [Transparency]

Explanation:

The RTI Act makes information held by public authorities freely available to citizens, which is the essence of transparency.

9.  

Consider the following statements:

1. Governance includes the role of the private sector and civil society.
2. Accountability is one of the features of good governance.
3. Good governance requires that only elected representatives take decisions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: B [1 and 2 only]

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2 are correct; statement 3 is wrong because good governance needs participation of many stakeholders, not only elected representatives.

10.  

Assertion (A): Social audit strengthens good governance.

Reason (R): Social audit makes public officials answerable to the people for the use of public funds.

Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A]

Explanation:

Both are true and R explains A: answerability for public funds is accountability, a core feature of good governance.

11.  

Which Article of the Constitution directs the State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people?

Correct Answer: A [Article 38]

Explanation:

Article 38, a Directive Principle, directs the State to secure a social order informed by justice for the welfare of the people.

12.  

"Equity and inclusiveness" as a feature of good governance means that:

Correct Answer: D [all groups, especially the most vulnerable, have opportunities to improve their well-being]

Explanation:

UNESCAP describes equity and inclusiveness as giving all groups, especially the most vulnerable, a stake and opportunities to improve their well-being.

13.  

Good Governance Day marks the birth anniversary of:

Correct Answer: A [Atal Bihari Vajpayee]

Explanation:

Good Governance Day, 25 December, marks the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

14.  

Which of the following is a feature of "governance" rather than "government"?

Correct Answer: C [Partnership with civil society and the market]

Explanation:

Governance is networked and participatory: the State works in partnership with the private sector and civil society.

15.  

"Responsiveness" as a feature of good governance requires that institutions:

Correct Answer: D [serve all stakeholders within a reasonable timeframe]

Explanation:

UNESCAP defines responsiveness as institutions and processes trying to serve all stakeholders within a reasonable timeframe.

16.  

Arrange the following in chronological order:

1. Adoption of SDG 16
2. World Bank report "Governance and Development"
3. Setting up of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission
4. First Good Governance Index of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: C [2-3-1-4]

Explanation:

1992, 2005, 2015, 2019.

17.  

Which Part of the Constitution deals with the Municipalities?

Correct Answer: A [Part IXA]

Explanation:

Part IXA (Articles 243P–243ZG), added by the 74th Amendment, 1992, deals with the Municipalities.

18.  

"Effectiveness and efficiency" as a feature of good governance is best served by:

Correct Answer: C [Direct Benefit Transfer to beneficiaries' bank accounts]

Explanation:

DBT sends benefits straight to beneficiaries' bank accounts, cutting leakages, delay and intermediaries – the best use of resources.

19.  

Which one of the following is a non-governmental organisation?

Correct Answer: A [Transparency International]

Explanation:

Transparency International is a non-governmental organisation based in Berlin; the other three are inter-governmental bodies.

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