TSPSC: 9. Governance and Public Policy in India.

Good governance aims to bridge the gap between power and people. An important aspect in this direction is the responsiveness of the government. Which of the following strengthens responsiveness ? A. Evolving and abiding by a Citizens’ Charter B. Redressal of Public Grievances C. Review of Laws, Regulations and Procedures D. Competitiveness in politics and electoral process E. Transparency and Right to Information Choose the correct answer :

What is the reconfigured pedagogical structure of school education system in the New Education Policy - 2020 ? A. Replacement of present 10+2 system with 5+3+3+4 system. B. Replacement of present 10+2 system with 4+4+3+4 system. C. The system consists of foundational, preparatory, middle and high school stages. D. The high school stage is subdivided into two: 9 & 10 in the first and 11 & 12 in the second. E. There is an option of exiting at Class 10 and re-entering in the next phase. Choose the correct answer :

Which of the following are considered as the ways of preventing and redressing the abuse of power ? A. Subjecting power to the threat of sanctions. B. Obliging it to be exercised in transparent ways. C. Forcing power to justify its acts. D. Allowing media into decision/policy making meetings. Choose the correct answer :

The PM-KUSUM Scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2019. It is a part of which of the following ministry ?

Anti-corruption measures of the Central Government are the responsibility of : A. The Central Vigilance Commission B. Administrative Vigilance Division [AVD] in the Department of Personnel &Training C. Central Bureau of Investigation [CBI] D. Intelligence Bureau [IB] Choose the correct answer :

Match the following Bills/Amendments passed by the Parliament in 2020 with their respective Ministries : Bills/Amendments Ministry A. The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. 1. Finance B. The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2020. 2. Labour and Employment C. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2020. 3. Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions D. The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020. 4. Health and Family Welfare 5. Corporate Affairs Choose the correct answer :

Which of the following aspects are considered as the social accountability initiatives ? A. Centralised bureaucratic planning and policy formulation. B. Citizen’s Charters. C. Community score cards. D. Participatory expenditure tracking. Choose the correct answer :