Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 146

PRERNA FOR IAS

(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)

A-Category MCQs -146

1. With reference to the cancellation of recruitment examinations in Jharkhand, consider the following statements:

1. Cancellation of a compromised examination may help restore credibility to the recruitment process.
2. Blanket cancellation can impose costs on candidates who may have qualified honestly.
3. Blacklisting an examination agency after irregularities is necessarily sufficient to prevent future malpractice.
4. Independent technical audits and transparent procurement can strengthen examination integrity.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. Jharkhand cancelled JSSC-CGL and examinations conducted by the outsourced agency after allegations of wider irregularities. Around 6.4 lakh candidates had applied for JSSC-CGL, while nearly 1,975 selected candidates had already joined service. Statement 3 is incorrect because post-failure blacklisting cannot substitute for preventive safeguards. Elimination clue: distinguish corrective action from systemic reform. Reliable vendor selection, secure question-paper handling, independent audits, investigation and candidate-centred grievance redress are necessary to protect both examination credibility and innocent candidates.

2. With reference to government blocking directions to social-media platforms, consider the following statements:

1. Rapid removal mechanisms may be useful for unlawful content, deepfakes and threats to public order.
2. Automated removal of flagged content necessarily satisfies the constitutional requirement of proportionality.
3. Large-scale blocking during political protests may create a chilling effect on legitimate expression.
4. Digital-content regulation should combine speed with legality, transparency and meaningful review.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Correct Answer: (a)