Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 139

PRERNA FOR IAS

(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)

A-Category MCQs -139

1. With reference to parliamentary accountability over alleged police excesses, consider the following statements:

1. Parliament can serve as a forum to seek executive accountability for controversial exercises of State power.
2. Opposition disruption always strengthens parliamentary scrutiny.
3. Government statements become more meaningful when they respond to specific questions of responsibility.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The summaries emphasise that Parliament is the appropriate institutional forum to examine allegations of excessive police action. However, accountability requires meaningful debate, not endless disruption. Statement 2 is therefore incorrect. Elimination clue: disruption may block the very scrutiny the Opposition seeks. The stronger democratic model is one in which the government answers precise questions, the Opposition permits debate, and any established wrongdoing leads to administrative or judicial follow-up.

2. With reference to public recruitment examinations, consider the following statements:

1. Repeated examination cancellations can themselves impose serious social and economic costs on candidates.
2. Once an examination is cancelled, institutional accountability becomes unnecessary.
3. Public recruitment derives legitimacy from equality of opportunity and procedural fairness.
4. Preventive reforms are more sustainable than repeated re-examinations after irregularities emerge.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (b)