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Accountability in the Indian Constitution

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Which of the following is not a feature of accountability in the Indian Constitution?

  1. Transparency

  2. Responsiveness

  3. Impartiality

  4. Equity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Equity is not a feature of accountability in the Indian Constitution. Accountability refers to the obligation of public officials to answer for their actions and decisions, while equity refers to the fair and just distribution of resources and opportunities.

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the accountability of the President?

  1. Article 53

  2. Article 74

  3. Article 86

  4. Article 123


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 74 of the Indian Constitution deals with the accountability of the President. It states that the President shall be responsible for the protection and preservation of the Constitution and the law and for the execution of the Constitution and the law.

Which of the following is not a mechanism for ensuring accountability in the Indian Constitution?

  1. Elections

  2. Judicial review

  3. Public opinion

  4. Administrative tribunals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Administrative tribunals are not a mechanism for ensuring accountability in the Indian Constitution. Administrative tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies that are established to adjudicate disputes between individuals and the government.

Which of the following is not a consequence of accountability in the Indian Constitution?

  1. Increased public trust

  2. Improved governance

  3. Reduced corruption

  4. Increased bureaucracy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased bureaucracy is not a consequence of accountability in the Indian Constitution. Accountability is intended to ensure that public officials are answerable for their actions and decisions, which can lead to increased public trust, improved governance, and reduced corruption.

Which of the following is not a challenge to accountability in the Indian Constitution?

  1. Lack of transparency

  2. Lack of public awareness

  3. Lack of political will

  4. Lack of institutional capacity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of institutional capacity is not a challenge to accountability in the Indian Constitution. Lack of transparency, lack of public awareness, and lack of political will are all challenges to accountability.

Which of the following is not a recommendation of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) on accountability in the Indian Constitution?

  1. Strengthening the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)

  2. Establishing an independent anti-corruption agency

  3. Reforming the electoral system

  4. Reducing the size of the bureaucracy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reducing the size of the bureaucracy is not a recommendation of the Second ARC on accountability in the Indian Constitution. The Second ARC recommended strengthening the role of the CAG, establishing an independent anti-corruption agency, and reforming the electoral system.

Which of the following is not a provision of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005?

  1. Right to access information

  2. Right to inspect documents

  3. Right to take copies of documents

  4. Right to file a complaint


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Right to file a complaint is not a provision of the RTI Act, 2005. The RTI Act provides the right to access information, the right to inspect documents, and the right to take copies of documents.

Which of the following is not a function of the Lokpal?

  1. Investigating allegations of corruption against public servants

  2. Recommending action against corrupt public servants

  3. Recovering ill-gotten wealth

  4. Educating the public about corruption


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Educating the public about corruption is not a function of the Lokpal. The Lokpal is responsible for investigating allegations of corruption against public servants, recommending action against corrupt public servants, and recovering ill-gotten wealth.

Which of the following is not a principle of accountability in the Indian Constitution?

  1. Transparency

  2. Responsiveness

  3. Equity

  4. Impartiality


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Equity is not a principle of accountability in the Indian Constitution. Accountability refers to the obligation of public officials to answer for their actions and decisions, while equity refers to the fair and just distribution of resources and opportunities.

Which of the following is not a mechanism for ensuring accountability in the Indian Constitution?

  1. Elections

  2. Judicial review

  3. Public opinion

  4. Administrative tribunals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Administrative tribunals are not a mechanism for ensuring accountability in the Indian Constitution. Administrative tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies that are established to adjudicate disputes between individuals and the government.

Which of the following is not a consequence of accountability in the Indian Constitution?

  1. Increased public trust

  2. Improved governance

  3. Reduced corruption

  4. Increased bureaucracy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased bureaucracy is not a consequence of accountability in the Indian Constitution. Accountability is intended to ensure that public officials are answerable for their actions and decisions, which can lead to increased public trust, improved governance, and reduced corruption.

Which of the following is not a challenge to accountability in the Indian Constitution?

  1. Lack of transparency

  2. Lack of public awareness

  3. Lack of political will

  4. Lack of institutional capacity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of institutional capacity is not a challenge to accountability in the Indian Constitution. Lack of transparency, lack of public awareness, and lack of political will are all challenges to accountability.

Which of the following is not a recommendation of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) on accountability in the Indian Constitution?

  1. Strengthening the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)

  2. Establishing an independent anti-corruption agency

  3. Reforming the electoral system

  4. Reducing the size of the bureaucracy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reducing the size of the bureaucracy is not a recommendation of the Second ARC on accountability in the Indian Constitution. The Second ARC recommended strengthening the role of the CAG, establishing an independent anti-corruption agency, and reforming the electoral system.

Which of the following is not a provision of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005?

  1. Right to access information

  2. Right to inspect documents

  3. Right to take copies of documents

  4. Right to file a complaint


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Right to file a complaint is not a provision of the RTI Act, 2005. The RTI Act provides the right to access information, the right to inspect documents, and the right to take copies of documents.

Which of the following is not a function of the Lokpal?

  1. Investigating allegations of corruption against public servants

  2. Recommending action against corrupt public servants

  3. Recovering ill-gotten wealth

  4. Educating the public about corruption


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Educating the public about corruption is not a function of the Lokpal. The Lokpal is responsible for investigating allegations of corruption against public servants, recommending action against corrupt public servants, and recovering ill-gotten wealth.

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