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1. Which of the following best describes the term 'Right to Public Services Act'?

AState-level legislation guaranteeing time-bound delivery of specified public services to citizens.
BA 12-digit unique identity number issued by UIDAI to residents of India, used for identity verification and benefit delivery.
CA systematic process to evaluate the potential effects of a proposed regulation before it is enacted.
DThe transfer of authority and responsibility for public functions from central to local governments or agencies.

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Answer: A

'Right to Public Services Act' refers to: State-level legislation guaranteeing time-bound delivery of specified public services to citizens.

2. Which term is best described as: "Legislation requiring transparency in government activities, such as open meetings and public records access."?

AAdministrative Reforms Commission
BSunshine Laws
CNITI Aayog
DAadhaar

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Answer: B

This description corresponds to 'Sunshine Laws'.

3. Which term is best described as: "A systematic process to evaluate the potential effects of a proposed regulation before it is enacted."?

AParticipatory Governance
BAadhaar
CRegulatory Impact Assessment
DCooperative Federalism

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Answer: C

This description corresponds to 'Regulatory Impact Assessment'.

4. Which of the following best describes the term 'Sunset Clause'?

AA formal system through which citizens can lodge complaints against public services and seek resolution.
BA body constituted to review public administration systems and recommend measures for improved governance.
CA provision in a law or policy that sets an automatic expiration date unless further action is taken to extend it.
DA framework where states compete with each other to attract investment and improve governance indicators.

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Answer: C

'Sunset Clause' refers to: A provision in a law or policy that sets an automatic expiration date unless further action is taken to extend it.

5. Which term is best described as: "A World Bank index and government initiative measuring and improving the regulatory environment for business operations."?

APublic-Private Partnership
BEase of Doing Business
CPanchayati Raj
DRegulatory Impact Assessment

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Answer: B

This description corresponds to 'Ease of Doing Business'.

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Governance — UPSC Questions & Practice

Practice questions on Governance — with answers

1. Which of the following best describes the term 'Right to Public Services Act'?

2. Which term is best described as: "Legislation requiring transparency in government activities, such as open meetings and public records access."?

3. Which term is best described as: "A systematic process to evaluate the potential effects of a proposed regulation before it is enacted."?

4. Which of the following best describes the term 'Sunset Clause'?

5. Which term is best described as: "A World Bank index and government initiative measuring and improving the regulatory environment for business operations."?

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