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Rights-based legislations impose financial obligations on the State; for example, the RTE Act mandates that the Central and State Governments share the financial burden in the ratio of ______ for most States.

  1. 50:50
  2. 60:40
  3. 68:32
  4. 90:10
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Most rights-based legislations (RTE, NFSA, MGNREGA) are enacted by Parliament under the Concurrent List, allowing States to:

  1. Only implement as per Central guidelines
  2. Make additional provisions for better realization of rights, subject to not diluting Central standards
  3. Opt out of implementation entirely
  4. Amend the Central Act unilaterally
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Courts have interpreted rights-based legislations expansively; for example, in ______ case, the Supreme Court directed States to implement mid-day meal scheme under RTE Act to improve nutrition and school attendance.

  1. PUCL v. Union of India
  2. Unnikrishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh
  3. Bandhua Mukti Morcha v. Union of India
  4. Olga Tellis v. BMC
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Civil society organizations play a critical role in rights-based legislations by:

  1. Only filing PILs in courts
  2. Awareness generation, monitoring implementation, facilitating grievance redressal, and advocating for policy improvements
  3. Replacing government agencies in service delivery
  4. Focusing only on legal aid
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Effective implementation of rights-based legislations often requires convergence between multiple schemes and departments; for example, improving child nutrition under NFSA requires coordination between the Ministries of Women and Child Development, Health, and ______.

  1. Agriculture
  2. Rural Development
  3. Education
  4. All of the above
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Which factor is MOST critical in bridging the gap between rights-based legislation and actual realization of rights on ground?

  1. Passing more laws
  2. Adequate budgetary allocation and administrative capacity
  3. Judicial intervention alone
  4. International pressure
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Rights-based legislations like RTE Act, NFSA, MGNREGA create legally enforceable rights, and citizens can approach courts for their enforcement if the State fails to provide entitled benefits.

  1. True
  2. False
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The Right to Information Act, 2005 overrides the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and no information can be denied solely on grounds of being classified under OSA.

  1. True
  2. False
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The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 recognizes which type of rights for forest-dwelling communities?

  1. Only individual cultivation rights
  2. Only community conservation rights
  3. Both individual and community forest rights
  4. Only rights to minor forest produce
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Which statement best describes the evolution of accountability mechanisms in Indian governance?

  1. Accountability relies solely on judicial intervention
  2. A multi-institutional framework combining legislative oversight, independent bodies, transparency laws, and citizen participation has evolved to strengthen accountability
  3. Executive self-regulation is sufficient for ensuring accountability
  4. Accountability mechanisms are uniform across all levels of government
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Under the Lokpal Act, 2013, NGOs receiving foreign contribution above ₹10 lakh or government funding above ₹1 crore are brought within Lokpal's jurisdiction.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Section 11 of the RTI Act, if a request relates to information supplied by a third party and treated as confidential, the Public Information Officer must:

  1. Disclose immediately if public interest warrants
  2. Give written notice to third party and consider their representation before deciding
  3. Always deny disclosure to protect confidentiality
  4. Refer the matter to Information Commission for decision
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The Comptroller and Auditor General audits government expenditure, the Central Vigilance Commission addresses corruption, and the Lokpal investigates corruption allegations against public functionaries; together they form a multi-layered ______ framework for governance.

  1. financial
  2. accountability
  3. legislative
  4. judicial
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Which of the following is NOT one of the eight characteristics of good governance as defined by UNDP?

  1. Participation
  2. Transparency
  3. Centralization
  4. Accountability
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The collegium system for appointment of judges to Supreme Court and High Courts was evolved through which series of cases?

  1. Kesavananda Bharati trilogy
  2. Three Judges Cases (1981, 1993, 1998)
  3. Minerva Mills trilogy
  4. Basic Structure trilogy
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Under the Lokpal Act, 2013, the Prime Minister is brought under Lokpal's jurisdiction with certain exceptions relating to allegations concerning ______ and public order.

  1. corruption
  2. international relations
  3. financial misconduct
  4. administrative inefficiency
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Which statement best describes the role of landmark Supreme Court cases in Indian constitutionalism?

  1. Cases merely apply existing law without evolving principles
  2. Cases dynamically interpret Constitution to address new challenges while preserving basic structure
  3. Cases override parliamentary sovereignty in all matters
  4. Cases focus only on criminal law, not constitutional principles
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In Divisional Manager, Aravali Golf Club v. Chander Hass (2007), the Supreme Court cautioned that judicial activism must not cross the line into ______, respecting separation of powers.

  1. judicial restraint
  2. judicial overreach
  3. legislative inaction
  4. executive discretion
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In Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India (2024), the Supreme Court struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme holding it violated which fundamental right?

  1. Right to Equality (Article 14)
  2. Right to Freedom of Speech (Article 19)
  3. Right to Information (implicit in Article 19)
  4. Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)
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In P. Ramachandra Rao v. State of Karnataka (2002), the Supreme Court clarified that right to speedy trial under Article 21 is not an absolute right and courts must balance the interests of the accused, victim, and society while determining ______.

  1. bail conditions
  2. reasonable period
  3. compensation amount
  4. appeal jurisdiction