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MCQs with answers on “Artificial Intelligence in Governance: Opportunities and Concerns”
1. What is the primary advantage of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance?
a) Reducing human employment
b) Enhancing data processing and decision-making
c) Increasing the complexity of governance
d) Encouraging political biases
Answer: b) Enhancing data processing and decision-making
2. AI in governance can help improve public service delivery by:
a) Automating mundane tasks
b) Increasing human error
c) Decreasing transparency
d) Ignoring public demands
Answer: a) Automating mundane tasks
3. Which of the following is a potential concern of using AI in governance?
a) Improved efficiency
b) Data privacy issues
c) Transparency in decision-making
d) Increased transparency
Answer: b) Data privacy issues
4. In the context of AI, which of the following is a challenge in government policy-making?
a) Improved voter turnout
b) Bias in AI algorithms
c) Increased participation from citizens
d) Enhanced economic growth
Answer: b) Bias in AI algorithms
5. AI can be used to predict and analyze social issues in governance. Which of the following is a potential social issue that AI can address?
a) Climate change
b) Unemployment and poverty
c) Rising inflation rates
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
6. AI-based systems in governance can be used for which of the following tasks?
a) Predicting election results
b) Monitoring public health trends
c) Enhancing law enforcement efficiency
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
7. Which of the following technologies is a crucial component for implementing AI in governance?
a) Blockchain
b) Internet of Things (IoT)
c) Big Data
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
8. What is a key concern when deploying AI for law enforcement?
a) Increase in human control over decision-making
b) The potential for algorithmic bias
c) Improved transparency in police operations
d) Simplification of legal processes
Answer: b) The potential for algorithmic bias
9. AI in governance is particularly useful in managing:
a) Social media platforms
b) Large datasets and complex patterns
c) Global politics
d) Internet censorship
Answer: b) Large datasets and complex patterns
10. AI can be used in government to reduce corruption by:
a) Replacing human officials
b) Automating procurement and auditing processes
c) Increasing surveillance
d) Reducing governmental transparency
Answer: b) Automating procurement and auditing processes
11. Which of the following is an example of AI use in public health governance?
a) Enhancing hospital management systems
b) Reducing healthcare workers’ salaries
c) Increasing manual interventions
d) Limiting access to healthcare information
Answer: a) Enhancing hospital management systems
12. In AI-enabled governance, which technology can help in managing citizens’ data securely?
a) Blockchain technology
b) 5G networks
c) Cloud computing
d) All of the above
Answer: a) Blockchain technology
13. Which of the following is an ethical concern related to AI in governance?
a) Increased accessibility of government services
b) Lack of human accountability for AI decisions
c) Enhanced data security
d) More efficient public administration
Answer: b) Lack of human accountability for AI decisions
14. How can AI help in managing urban governance issues?
a) By monitoring traffic and pollution
b) By making decisions without human input
c) By reducing the size of cities
d) By increasing the population density
Answer: a) By monitoring traffic and pollution
15. AI systems in governance can be vulnerable to:
a) Cyber-attacks
b) Speeding up administrative processes
c) Greater citizen engagement
d) Reduction in digital skills
Answer: a) Cyber-attacks
16. Which is a potential benefit of AI-based decision-making systems in governance?
a) Unbiased decision-making
b) Lack of transparency
c) Human errors in execution
d) Political manipulation
Answer: a) Unbiased decision-making
17. How can AI improve disaster management in governance?
a) By reducing the severity of natural disasters
b) By predicting natural disasters and enabling better preparedness
c) By limiting international aid
d) By ignoring community-based solutions
Answer: b) By predicting natural disasters and enabling better preparedness
18. Which of the following areas can AI contribute to enhancing the effectiveness of public administration?
a) E-Governance services
b) Health management
c) Public safety
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
19. The use of AI for surveillance in governance could lead to concerns related to:
a) Enhanced privacy protection
b) Over-regulation and lack of freedom
c) Limited citizen involvement
d) Increased democratic participation
Answer: b) Over-regulation and lack of freedom
20. What role does AI play in enhancing tax administration in governance?
a) Increasing manual taxation processes
b) Automating tax filing and reducing fraud
c) Collecting more taxes
d) Ignoring tax evasion
Answer: b) Automating tax filing and reducing fraud
21. Which of the following is NOT a concern when implementing AI in governance?
a) Data privacy
b) Algorithmic transparency
c) Higher administrative costs
d) Unintended social consequences
Answer: c) Higher administrative costs
22. AI can improve the allocation of government resources by:
a) Creating jobs in traditional sectors
b) Optimizing resource distribution through predictive analytics
c) Increasing corruption
d) Reducing public participation
Answer: b) Optimizing resource distribution through predictive analytics
23. Which AI-powered initiative can enhance citizen engagement in governance?
a) Automated voting systems
b) Real-time feedback systems through AI-driven applications
c) Restricting digital access to citizens
d) Reducing government initiatives
Answer: b) Real-time feedback systems through AI-driven applications
24. How can AI help in the reduction of government bureaucracy?
a) By speeding up processes through automation
b) By replacing human workers
c) By increasing procedural complexities
d) By reducing government transparency
Answer: a) By speeding up processes through automation
25. AI-based solutions in governance can enhance transparency by:
a) Increasing human intervention
b) Providing real-time and accessible data to citizens
c) Automating decision-making without accountability
d) Ignoring public feedback
Answer: b) Providing real-time and accessible data to citizens
26. Which of the following best describes AI’s impact on public service delivery?
a) It complicates bureaucratic procedures
b) It enhances the efficiency and accuracy of services
c) It eliminates human employment in all sectors
d) It reduces the quality of services
Answer: b) It enhances the efficiency and accuracy of services
27. Which of the following is a challenge of AI in governance related to ethics?
a) Increased accountability
b) Fairness and impartiality in algorithmic decisions
c) Enhanced decision-making speed
d) Greater public engagement
Answer: b) Fairness and impartiality in algorithmic decisions
28. How can AI assist in the development of smart cities in India?
a) By reducing investments in infrastructure
b) By improving urban planning and resource management
c) By decreasing technological innovation
d) By limiting the use of automation
Answer: b) By improving urban planning and resource management
29. The introduction of AI in government decision-making processes needs to address which of the following?
a) The quality of citizen feedback
b) The risk of algorithmic discrimination
c) Reduced public participation
d) Lack of digital infrastructure
Answer: b) The risk of algorithmic discrimination
30. What is the long-term goal of integrating AI into governance systems?
a) Reducing transparency and accountability
b) Creating a more inclusive, efficient, and responsive government
c) Limiting public access to information
d) Ensuring centralized decision-making
Answer: b) Creating a more inclusive, efficient, and responsive government