MCQS ON ROLE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN GOVERNANCE
1. Which government platform provides information about scholarships, jobs, and career options?
a) MyCareer Portal
b) Education and Employment Hub
c) National Scholarships Portal
d) Skill Development Gateway
The correct answer is c) National Scholarships Portal.
2. How does Information Technology contribute to efficient governance?
a) By increasing bureaucracy
b) By streamlining processes and enhancing transparency
c) By limiting public access to information
d) By increasing paperwork
The correct answer is b) By streamlining processes and enhancing transparency.
3. E-governance primarily focuses on:
a) Eliminating governance processes
b) Enhancing manual procedures
c) Using electronic means to deliver government services
d) Reducing citizen participation
The correct answer is c) Using electronic means to deliver government services.
4. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of IT in governance?
a) Improved transparency and accountability
b) Faster decision-making
c) Decreased access to government services
d) Enhanced citizen engagement
The correct answer is c) Decreased access to government services.
5. What role does IT play in citizen participation?
a) Limits citizens' access to information
b) Encourages citizens to stay uninformed
c) Enables citizens to participate and provide feedback
d) Excludes citizens from the decision-making process
The correct answer is c) Enables citizens to participate and provide feedback.
6. What is the main goal of Open Data initiatives in governance?
a) To restrict access to government data
b) To increase government secrecy
c) To make government data available and accessible to the public
d) To limit public scrutiny of government activities
The correct answer is c) To make government data available and accessible to the public.
7. What is the role of IT in improving service delivery?
a) Slowing down service processes
b) Increasing paperwork for citizens
c) Streamlining service delivery and reducing delays
d) Isolating citizens from government services
The correct answer is c) Streamlining service delivery and reducing delays.
8. Which term refers to the use of IT to engage citizens in the decision-making process?
a) E-governance
b) M-governance
c) Citizenry Technification
d) Participatory Governance
The correct answer is d) Participatory Governance.
9. What does "Smart Governance" involve?
a) Making governance processes complicated
b) Integrating IT to improve service delivery and decision-making
c) Avoiding technological advancements
d) Reducing transparency in government activities
The correct answer is b) Integrating IT to improve service delivery and decision-making.
10. Which of the following is NOT a challenge in implementing IT in governance?
a) Ensuring data security and privacy
b) Enhancing transparency and accountability
c) Bridging the digital divide
d) Managing large-scale IT projects effectively
The correct answer is b) Enhancing transparency and accountability.
11. Which government initiative aims to provide Wi-Fi hotspots in rural areas of India?
a) Digital Dividend
b) Rural Connect
c) Internet Upliftment
d) BharatNet
The correct answer is d) BharatNet.
12. The "e-NAM" platform in India is related to:
a) Online booking of cinema tickets
b) Agricultural marketing
c) Online fashion retail
d) International trade
The correct answer is b) Agricultural marketing.
13. The "UMANG" app allows citizens to access:
a) Virtual reality games
b) Streaming movies
c) Government services and information
d) Online fitness classes
The correct answer is c) Government services and information.
14. Which government platform is dedicated to promoting digital payments in India?
a) Digital India
b) Pay India
c) UPI India
d) DigiPay
The correct answer is a) Digital India.
15. The "National Digital Health Mission" in India aims to:
a) Promote tourism
b) Provide free smartphones to citizens
c) Facilitate digital health records and services
d) Improve road infrastructure
The correct answer is c) Facilitate digital health records and services.
16. What is the purpose of the "SWAYAM" platform in India?
a) Online shopping
b) Providing free public Wi-Fi
c) Online education and courses
d) Managing traffic signals
The correct answer is c) Online education and courses.
17. The "Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN)" platform is used for:
a) Social networking
b) E-commerce transactions
c) Managing agricultural subsidies
d) Managing GST-related processes
The correct answer is d) Managing GST-related processes.
18. Which initiative focuses on providing digital identification to Indian residents?
a) PAN Card
b) Aadhaar
c) Voter ID
d) Driving License
The correct answer is b) Aadhaar.
19. Which government platform facilitates the issuance of digital driving licenses and vehicle registration certificates?
a) RTO India
b) Digital Motor Authority
c) e-Vehicle Services
d) Vahan Sarathi
The correct answer is d) Vahan Sarathi.
20. The "Open Government Data (OGD) Platform" in India aims to:
a) Encourage private sector monopolies
b) Restrict access to government data
c) Make government data available for public use
d) Promote government secrecy
The correct answer is c) Make government data available for public use.
21. What is the purpose of the "MyGov" platform in India?
a) Promoting e-commerce
b) Facilitating international trade
c) Providing a platform for citizen engagement with the government
d) Managing transportation services
The correct answer is c) Providing a platform for citizen engagement with the government.
22. What is the "DigiLocker" platform used for in India?
a) Digital payments
b) Managing social media profiles
c) Storing and sharing digital documents and certificates
d) Tracking public transportation
The correct answer is c) Storing and sharing digital documents and certificates.
23. What initiative aims to provide broadband connectivity to all gram panchayats in India?
a) Wi-Fi for All
b) Internet for Everyone
c) BharatNet
d) Digital Connectivity Scheme
The correct answer is c) BharatNet.
24. Which government initiative focuses on digital literacy and skill development in India?
a) Skill India
b) Tech India
c) Digital Literacy for All
d) Digital Skill Development Mission
The correct answer is a) Skill India.
25. The "UMMID" initiative in India is related to:
a) Disaster management
b) Maternal and child health
c) Youth development
d) Agricultural research
The correct answer is b) Maternal and child health.
26. Which government initiative aims to make government services accessible through mobile devices?
a) Mobile India
b) M-Governance
c) Mobile Connectivity for All
d) Mobile Government Services (MGS)
The correct answer is b) M-Governance.
27. What is the "BHIM" app used for in India?
a) Social networking
b) Online shopping
c) Digital payments
d) Fitness tracking
The correct answer is c) Digital payments.
28. What is the main focus of the "Start-up India" initiative?
a) Promoting established businesses
b) Supporting agricultural development
c) Encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation
d) Facilitating large-scale industries
The correct answer is c) Encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation.
29. Which initiative aims to provide affordable and quality healthcare to rural and urban areas in India?
a) Healthy India
b) Swachh Bharat
c) Ayushman Bharat
d) Health for All
The correct answer is c) Ayushman Bharat.
30. Which government platform provides access to various e-learning resources in India?
a) E-Learning India
b) Digital Learning Portal
c) Education for All
d) Gyan Bharati
The correct answer is b) Digital Learning Portal.