Mechanisms of Political Accountability

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Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of political accountability in India?

  1. Elections

  2. Public opinion

  3. The media

  4. The judiciary


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The judiciary is not a mechanism of political accountability because it is an independent body that is not subject to the control of the government.

What is the primary purpose of elections as a mechanism of political accountability?

  1. To allow citizens to choose their representatives

  2. To ensure that the government is responsive to the needs of the people

  3. To hold the government accountable for its actions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Elections serve all of the purposes listed above. They allow citizens to choose their representatives, ensure that the government is responsive to the needs of the people, and hold the government accountable for its actions.

How does public opinion influence political accountability?

  1. It can lead to changes in government policy

  2. It can affect the outcome of elections

  3. It can lead to protests and demonstrations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Public opinion can influence political accountability in all of the ways listed above. It can lead to changes in government policy, affect the outcome of elections, and lead to protests and demonstrations.

What role does the media play in political accountability?

  1. It can inform the public about the actions of the government

  2. It can hold the government accountable for its actions

  3. It can provide a platform for citizens to express their views

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The media plays all of the roles listed above in political accountability. It can inform the public about the actions of the government, hold the government accountable for its actions, and provide a platform for citizens to express their views.

How can citizens hold the government accountable through the judiciary?

  1. By filing lawsuits against the government

  2. By seeking judicial review of government actions

  3. By using public interest litigation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Citizens can hold the government accountable through the judiciary in all of the ways listed above. They can file lawsuits against the government, seek judicial review of government actions, and use public interest litigation.

What is the role of civil society organizations in political accountability?

  1. They can monitor the actions of the government

  2. They can hold the government accountable for its actions

  3. They can provide a platform for citizens to express their views

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Civil society organizations play all of the roles listed above in political accountability. They can monitor the actions of the government, hold the government accountable for its actions, and provide a platform for citizens to express their views.

How can citizens hold the government accountable through social media?

  1. By sharing information about the actions of the government

  2. By expressing their views on government policies

  3. By organizing online protests and campaigns

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Citizens can hold the government accountable through social media in all of the ways listed above. They can share information about the actions of the government, express their views on government policies, and organize online protests and campaigns.

What is the role of the opposition in political accountability?

  1. To hold the government accountable for its actions

  2. To provide a platform for citizens to express their views

  3. To ensure that the government is responsive to the needs of the people

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The opposition plays all of the roles listed above in political accountability. It holds the government accountable for its actions, provides a platform for citizens to express their views, and ensures that the government is responsive to the needs of the people.

How can citizens hold the government accountable through public protests?

  1. By expressing their dissatisfaction with government policies

  2. By demanding changes in government policies

  3. By calling for the resignation of government officials

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Citizens can hold the government accountable through public protests in all of the ways listed above. They can express their dissatisfaction with government policies, demand changes in government policies, and call for the resignation of government officials.

What is the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in political accountability?

  1. To audit the accounts of the government

  2. To ensure that the government is using public funds properly

  3. To hold the government accountable for its financial actions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CAG plays all of the roles listed above in political accountability. It audits the accounts of the government, ensures that the government is using public funds properly, and holds the government accountable for its financial actions.

How can citizens hold the government accountable through the Right to Information Act?

  1. By seeking information about the actions of the government

  2. By demanding accountability from government officials

  3. By using the information to hold the government accountable

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Citizens can hold the government accountable through the Right to Information Act in all of the ways listed above. They can seek information about the actions of the government, demand accountability from government officials, and use the information to hold the government accountable.

What is the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in political accountability?

  1. To conduct free and fair elections

  2. To ensure that the elections are conducted in a transparent manner

  3. To hold the government accountable for its electoral promises

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ECI plays all of the roles listed above in political accountability. It conducts free and fair elections, ensures that the elections are conducted in a transparent manner, and holds the government accountable for its electoral promises.

How can citizens hold the government accountable through the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?

  1. By filing complaints against human rights violations

  2. By seeking justice for victims of human rights violations

  3. By demanding accountability from government officials responsible for human rights violations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Citizens can hold the government accountable through the NHRC in all of the ways listed above. They can file complaints against human rights violations, seek justice for victims of human rights violations, and demand accountability from government officials responsible for human rights violations.

What is the role of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in political accountability?

  1. To investigate cases of corruption in the government

  2. To recommend action against corrupt government officials

  3. To ensure that the government is taking effective measures to prevent corruption

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CVC plays all of the roles listed above in political accountability. It investigates cases of corruption in the government, recommends action against corrupt government officials, and ensures that the government is taking effective measures to prevent corruption.

How can citizens hold the government accountable through the Lokpal and Lokayuktas?

  1. By filing complaints against corrupt government officials

  2. By seeking justice for victims of corruption

  3. By demanding accountability from government officials responsible for corruption

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Citizens can hold the government accountable through the Lokpal and Lokayuktas in all of the ways listed above. They can file complaints against corrupt government officials, seek justice for victims of corruption, and demand accountability from government officials responsible for corruption.

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