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7. GS Mains Test Series Questions

 

1. “The citizens, who are at the receiving end, are the best judge of the quality and quantity of services administered for their benefit. But they have hardly any means to hold the administration accountable.” Examine.Answer:2. Discuss what constitutes good governance in the context of India. Also mention some aspects of social justice and discuss how good governance can act as a facilitator towards securing justice.Answer:3. Digital India programme has the potential to not only transform the citizen service delivery, but also provide the much needed impetus for key social and industrial sectors. Examine.Answer:Transformation of Key Industrial Sectors:4. Why is redressal of public grievances important for a democracy? Critically evaluate the functioning of various instruments for redressal of public grievances in India.Answer:Measures being taken to redress grievance:Way Forward5. Despite increasing awareness of beneficiaries, social audits have not played a significant role in reducing malpractices and detecting irregularities. Discuss. How can social audits be made more effective?Answer:Benefits of Social AuditSuggestions6. The reasons for failure of e-Governance projects are anything but technological. Discuss in the context of India.Answer:7. Though digital tools can help achieve transparency, efficiency and accountability in governance, meeting these objectives requires much more than just building a large digital infrastructure and mere connectivity. Discuss.Answer:Improving work culture in government officesEmpowering citizens8. According to the World Bank, while digital technologies have spread rapidly in much of the world, resulting digital dividends have lagged behind. Analyse in the context of India.Answer:Digital dividendsWhat can be done reap digital dividends?