Corruption and Reforms
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Q. Norway was the first country to institute the office of Ombudsman.
- True
- False
Q. Choose the correct pairs.
*ACM - Anti-Corruption Movement
**CVC - Central Vigilance Commission
*ACM - Anti-Corruption Movement
**CVC - Central Vigilance Commission
- 2013
- Lokpal Bill
- CVC**
- 2011
- 1964
- Anna Hazare ACM*
Q. Which body inquires into matters of corruption in state government offices?
- State Anti-Corruption Office
- Central Vigilance Commission
- State Vigilance Commission
- State Anti-Corruption Department
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Which of the following are examples of corruption?
- Not providing service even after government gives the order.
- Offering bribe.
- Ambulance not stopping at the red signal.
- Denial of service based on caste, religion or gender.
Q. A sitting senior Judge of the High Court can be appointed as an Ombudsman.
- False
- True
Q. 'X' is one of the institutions constituted to prevent corruption in the bureaucracy and government. It has the power to register cases against public workers on charges of corruption. It can conduct an enquiry and investigate the actions of Union Ministers and Members of Parliament.
Identify 'X'.
Identify 'X'.
- Lokayukta
- Lokpal
- Upa-Lokayukta
- Banking Ombudsman
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S1: State Vigilance Commission looks into matters of corruption in central government offices.
S2: The vigilance court tracks criminal cases.
Select from the following options:
S2: The vigilance court tracks criminal cases.
Select from the following options:
- S1: True; S2: True
- S1: True; S2: False
- S1: False; S2: True
- S1: False; S2: False
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The Lokpal bill prevents corruption at ___ level.
- village
- national
- city
- taluka
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The steps taken by the government to improve public services in the country is termed as ___.
- Political reforms
- Corruption reforms
- Administrative reforms
- Civil society reforms
Q. What is the title given to the head of the Central Vigilance Commission?
- National Vigilance President
- State Vigilance Commissioner
- Central Vigilance Commissioner
- Chief Vigilance Officer
Q. Delayed service or denial of services is also considered a form of corruption.
- True
- False
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Which of the following statements is/are not right regarding Ombudsman?
- The High court retired lawyer is the Ombudsman.
- The High court retired judge is the Ombudsman.
- Ombudsman cannot order enquiry in corruption by public servants.
- Ombudsman cannot order enquiry in corruption by public servants.
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X used his political powers to make his son the judge of a court. Do you think he became a judge by fair means?
- Yes, his father thought he had the potential for that position.
- No, this is corruption.
- Yes, he used his judiciary power.
- Yes, the position of judge is hereditary.
Q. Which of the following institutions deals with cases of corruption at the state level?
- Lok Sabha
- Lok Suyog
- Lokpal
- Lokayukta
Q. Statement 1: In 2011, Anna Hazare was featured in TIME Magazine's 'Top News Stories' of the year.
Statement 2: Hazare's fast was part of a nationwide protest against certain agricultural laws passed by the Centre.
Statement 2: Hazare's fast was part of a nationwide protest against certain agricultural laws passed by the Centre.
- Both statements are correct, and statement 2 is the correct explanation for statement 1.
- Both statements are correct, but statement 2 is not the correct explanation for statement 1.
- Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false.
- Statement 1 is false, but statement 2 is true.
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The ___ is the institution at national level to prevent corruption.
- Civil Services
- Anti-corruption group
- Central Vigilance Commission
- Healthcare Commission
Q. Who is charged with representing the interests of the public by addressing complaints of maladministration?
- Home Minister
- Ambassador
- Ombudsman
- Alderman
Q. 'X' has become a persistent problem in the country. It is generally understood as dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power. It is prevalent in different sectors of Indian society. It takes diverse forms including giving and taking money or gifts, showing partiality, influencing decisions, and so on.
What is 'X'?
What is 'X'?
- Nepotism
- Bribery
- Corruption
- Demonetisation