Accountability and Transparency in Government
Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government
Accountability and Transparency in Government starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how e-Governance contributes to transparency in government.
Describe the impact of lack of transparency on democracy.
Describe the importance of whistleblowers in promoting accountability.
Describe the role of Lokpal in ensuring accountability in India.
Explain how citizens can use the Right to Information Act to promote transparency.
Explain how the Parliament of India holds the executive accountable.
Explain the concept of 'open government data' and its importance.
Explain the difference between accountability and transparency in government.
Which constitutional article provides for the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India? (1) Article 148, (2) Article 324, (3) Article 280, (4) Article 356
Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for investigating corruption in public offices in India? (1) Election Commission, (2) Central Vigilance Commission, (3) National Human Rights Commission, (4) Planning Commission
Which of the following is a consequence of government accountability? (1) Arbitrary decision-making, (2) Improved governance, (3) Increased secrecy, (4) Reduced public participation
Which of the following is a key principle of good governance? (1) Secrecy, (2) Accountability, (3) Nepotism, (4) Discrimination
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a mechanism where citizens can review the implementation of government schemes at the village level.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a parliamentary procedure where members can question ministers about their departments' functioning.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a statutory body that investigates complaints of corruption against public servants in India, established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is an independent authority that audits the accounts of the Union and State governments in India.
True or False: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is responsible for auditing government expenditure to ensure accountability.
True or False: The government is not required to disclose information related to national security under the RTI Act.
True or False: The Right to Information Act applies to both central and state governments in India.
True or False: Transparency in government decision-making can help build public trust.
