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Forms of Corruption

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the various forms of corruption.
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Which of the following is NOT a form of corruption?

  1. Bribery

  2. Extortion

  3. Nepotism

  4. Lobbying

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lobbying is a legal activity that involves trying to influence politicians or government officials to make decisions in favor of a particular group or interest.

What is the most common form of corruption in India?

  1. Bribery

  2. Extortion

  3. Nepotism

  4. Cronyism

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bribery is the most common form of corruption in India. It involves offering or accepting money or other valuable considerations to influence the actions of a public official.

What is the difference between bribery and extortion?

  1. Bribery is voluntary while extortion is forced.

  2. Bribery is illegal while extortion is legal.

  3. Bribery involves offering something while extortion involves demanding something.

  4. Bribery is more common than extortion.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bribery is voluntary in the sense that the person offering the bribe is not forced to do so. Extortion, on the other hand, is forced in the sense that the person demanding the bribe threatens to harm the person if they do not comply.

What is nepotism?

  1. Favoring one's relatives or friends in employment or other opportunities.

  2. Using one's position or influence to secure advantages for oneself or one's family.

  3. Using one's position or influence to secure advantages for one's friends.

  4. Using one's position or influence to secure advantages for one's political party.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepotism is the practice of favoring one's relatives or friends in employment or other opportunities.

What is cronyism?

  1. Favoring one's relatives or friends in employment or other opportunities.

  2. Using one's position or influence to secure advantages for oneself or one's family.

  3. Using one's position or influence to secure advantages for one's friends.

  4. Using one's position or influence to secure advantages for one's political party.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cronyism is the practice of using one's position or influence to secure advantages for one's friends.

What is the difference between nepotism and cronyism?

  1. Nepotism involves favoring one's relatives while cronyism involves favoring one's friends.

  2. Nepotism is more common than cronyism.

  3. Nepotism is illegal while cronyism is legal.

  4. Nepotism is more harmful than cronyism.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepotism involves favoring one's relatives while cronyism involves favoring one's friends.

What is the impact of corruption on economic development?

  1. Corruption leads to lower economic growth.

  2. Corruption leads to higher economic growth.

  3. Corruption has no impact on economic growth.

  4. Corruption leads to more efficient allocation of resources.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Corruption leads to lower economic growth because it discourages investment, reduces productivity, and increases uncertainty.

What is the impact of corruption on poverty?

  1. Corruption leads to higher poverty.

  2. Corruption leads to lower poverty.

  3. Corruption has no impact on poverty.

  4. Corruption leads to more equitable distribution of income.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Corruption leads to higher poverty because it diverts resources away from public services and programs that benefit the poor.

What is the impact of corruption on democracy?

  1. Corruption undermines democracy.

  2. Corruption strengthens democracy.

  3. Corruption has no impact on democracy.

  4. Corruption leads to more transparent and accountable government.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Corruption undermines democracy because it erodes public trust in government, weakens the rule of law, and makes it more difficult for citizens to hold their leaders accountable.

What are some of the measures that can be taken to reduce corruption?

  1. Strengthening the rule of law

  2. Improving transparency and accountability

  3. Promoting good governance

  4. Empowering citizens

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above measures can be taken to reduce corruption.

What is the role of citizens in fighting corruption?

  1. Citizens can report corruption to the authorities.

  2. Citizens can vote for candidates who are committed to fighting corruption.

  3. Citizens can participate in anti-corruption protests.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ways in which citizens can fight corruption.

What is the role of the media in fighting corruption?

  1. The media can expose corruption.

  2. The media can hold public officials accountable.

  3. The media can educate the public about corruption.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ways in which the media can fight corruption.

What is the role of the international community in fighting corruption?

  1. The international community can provide financial and technical assistance to countries that are fighting corruption.

  2. The international community can impose sanctions on countries that are corrupt.

  3. The international community can support anti-corruption initiatives in other countries.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ways in which the international community can fight corruption.

What is the future of the fight against corruption?

  1. The fight against corruption is a long and difficult one.

  2. The fight against corruption is a hopeless one.

  3. The fight against corruption is a winnable one.

  4. The fight against corruption is a pointless one.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The fight against corruption is a winnable one, but it will require the concerted efforts of governments, citizens, the media, and the international community.

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