Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on “Impact of Digital Technology on Governance” for Civil Services Examination preparation

1. Which of the following is a primary benefit of e-Governance?

• a) Increased paperwork
• b) Reduced transparency
• c) Improved accessibility
• d) Decreased efficiency
  Answer: c) Improved accessibility

2. The term “Digital India” refers to:

• a) The digital infrastructure of India
• b) The digital transformation of government services
• c) The growth of technology startups
• d) The expansion of internet services
  Answer: b) The digital transformation of government services

3. What is the main objective of the “Aadhaar” system in India?

• a) To provide a unique identification number to citizens
• b) To monitor internet usage
• c) To track financial transactions
• d) To manage social media accounts
  Answer: a) To provide a unique identification number to citizens

4. Which platform is used by the Indian government for filing income tax returns online?

• a) GST Portal
• b) e-Kranti Portal
• c) Income Tax e-Filing Portal
• d) DigiLocker
  Answer: c) Income Tax e-Filing Portal

5. The “RTI Online” portal allows citizens to:

• a) Apply for government jobs
• b) Access government documents
• c) File Right to Information requests
• d) Pay utility bills
  Answer: c) File Right to Information requests

6. The “Digital Locker” initiative is designed to:

• a) Store physical documents
• b) Provide digital storage for documents
• c) Manage government databases
• d) Track digital transactions
  Answer: b) Provide digital storage for documents

7. Which Indian program aims to digitize land records and make them accessible online?

• a) National Land Records Modernization Programme (NLRMP)
• b) Digital India Land Records Project
• c) e-Governance Land Records
• d) National Digital Land Records Scheme
  Answer: a) National Land Records Modernization Programme (NLRMP)

8. The “BharatNet” project aims to:

• a) Develop high-speed broadband connectivity in rural areas
• b) Create a digital payment system
• c) Enhance urban public transport
• d) Improve digital security
  Answer: a) Develop high-speed broadband connectivity in rural areas

9. Which of the following is a key feature of the “e-Kranti” initiative?

• a) Increasing cash transactions
• b) Providing mobile services
• c) Enhancing e-Governance services
• d) Expanding physical infrastructure
  Answer: c) Enhancing e-Governance services

10. The “MyGov” platform is designed to:

• a) Manage government financial transactions
• b) Facilitate citizen engagement and feedback
• c) Oversee digital security
• d) Handle government employment services
  Answer: b) Facilitate citizen engagement and feedback

11. Which technology is commonly used for secure online transactions in e-Governance?

• a) Blockchain
• b) Artificial Intelligence
• c) Virtual Reality
• d) Augmented Reality
  Answer: a) Blockchain

12. The “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana” (PMJDY) aims to:

• a) Provide affordable healthcare
• b) Promote digital financial inclusion
• c) Improve rural infrastructure
• d) Enhance education opportunities
  Answer: b) Promote digital financial inclusion

13. The “National Scholarship Portal” (NSP) is used for:

• a) Applying for government jobs
• b) Managing government procurement
• c) Applying for and managing scholarships
• d) Filing taxes
  Answer: c) Applying for and managing scholarships

14. Which of the following initiatives aims to bring transparency to the public distribution system?

• a) Public Distribution Management System (PDMS)
• b) e-PDS
• c) Digital Food Distribution Scheme
• d) National Food Security Portal
  Answer: b) e-PDS

15. The “SaaS” model in cloud computing stands for:

• a) Software as a Service
• b) Security as a Service
• c) Storage as a Service
• d) System as a Service
  Answer: a) Software as a Service

16. The “e-Government Procurement” (e-GP) system is used for:

• a) Managing government procurement processes
• b) Handling public grievances
• c) Facilitating online voting
• d) Providing financial aid
  Answer: a) Managing government procurement processes

17. Which of the following is a major challenge faced in the implementation of e-Governance?

• a) High internet speed
• b) Digital literacy
• c) Adequate hardware
• d) Strong cyber infrastructure
  Answer: b) Digital literacy

18. The “Digital Payment” initiative aims to:

• a) Increase cash transactions
• b) Promote secure digital transactions
• c) Develop physical banking infrastructure
• d) Limit online transactions
  Answer: b) Promote secure digital transactions

19. The “National Digital Health Mission” (NDHM) aims to:

• a) Provide online health consultations
• b) Create a digital health record system
• c) Manage health insurance claims
• d) Enhance medical research
  Answer: b) Create a digital health record system

20. The “Common Service Centres” (CSCs) are intended to:

• a) Provide government services in remote areas
• b) Manage government databases
• c) Oversee digital security
• d) Handle government procurement
  Answer: a) Provide government services in remote areas

21. The “Government e-Marketplace” (GeM) is designed to:

• a) Facilitate government procurement of goods and services
• b) Manage digital health records
• c) Provide scholarships
• d) Oversee land records
  Answer: a) Facilitate government procurement of goods and services

22. The “Smart Cities Mission” aims to:

• a) Develop smart urban infrastructure
• b) Increase rural connectivity
• c) Promote digital literacy
• d) Enhance public transportation
  Answer: a) Develop smart urban infrastructure

23. The “Digital India Programme” was launched in which year?

• a) 2012
• b) 2014
• c) 2016
• d) 2018
  Answer: b) 2014

24. The “Public Service Delivery” mechanism under e-Governance aims to:

• a) Increase manual processing
• b) Reduce service delivery time
• c) Limit public access
• d) Enhance physical infrastructure
  Answer: b) Reduce service delivery time

25. The “Cyber Swachhta Kendra” is an initiative for:

• a) Promoting digital literacy
• b) Handling cyber crime and security
• c) Enhancing e-Governance infrastructure
• d) Providing online education
  Answer: b) Handling cyber crime and security

26. The “e-Health” initiative focuses on:

• a) Digital health records
• b) Urban health services
• c) Rural health infrastructure
• d) Financial health services
  Answer: a) Digital health records

27. The “NAD” (National Academic Depository) aims to:

• a) Store academic records online
• b) Manage government procurement
• c) Facilitate digital payments
• d) Enhance public distribution systems
  Answer: a) Store academic records online

28. The “National Portal for Service Delivery” is designed to:

• a) Provide a single-window service delivery system
• b) Enhance public health infrastructure
• c) Manage rural employment schemes
• d) Oversee urban development projects
  Answer: a) Provide a single-window service delivery system

29. The “e-Office” initiative is intended to:

• a) Digitize office processes and records
• b) Improve physical office space
• c) Increase manual paperwork
• d) Develop new office infrastructure
  Answer: a) Digitize office processes and records

30. The “Digital Payments” ecosystem is supported by:

• a) UPI (Unified Payments Interface)
• b) RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement)
• c) NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer)
• d) All of the above
  Answer: d) All of the above

These MCQs cover various aspects of digital technology’s impact on governance, including key initiatives, benefits, challenges, and specific programs.