Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 143

PRERNA FOR IAS

(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)

A-Category MCQs -143

1. With reference to reforms in public examinations, consider the following statements:

1. Examination integrity has implications for equality of opportunity and social mobility.
2. Paper leaks should be treated only as isolated criminal offences and not as institutional failures.
3. Preventive safeguards are as important as punishment after malpractice occurs.
4. Arbitrary cancellation of examinations may itself penalise innocent candidates.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct. President Murmu described public examinations as “gateways to opportunities”, linking their credibility with merit, social mobility and institutional trust. Statement 2 is incorrect because paper leaks have consequences beyond individual criminal acts; repeated irregularities can undermine confidence in the entire recruitment or admission system. Elimination clue: examination reform requires both individual accountability and