Accountability and Transparency in Government
Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government
Accountability and Transparency in Government starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how citizens can use the Right to Information Act to hold the government accountable.
Describe how parliamentary committees contribute to government accountability.
Describe one way in which the Parliament of India holds the government accountable.
Describe the role of social audits in promoting transparency in government schemes.
Explain how transparency in government helps to reduce corruption.
Explain the difference between transparency and accountability in government.
Explain the importance of independent judiciary in ensuring government accountability.
Explain the role of the media in promoting accountability in government.
Which of the following bodies is responsible for investigating corruption cases against public servants in India? (1) Election Commission, (2) Central Vigilance Commission, (3) National Human Rights Commission, (4) Planning Commission
Which of the following is a benefit of transparency in government? (1) Hiding information, (2) Promoting corruption, (3) Building public trust, (4) Reducing citizen participation
Which of the following is a consequence of lack of transparency in government? (1) Increased public trust, (2) Reduced corruption, (3) Misuse of power, (4) Efficient governance
Which of the following is a feature of a transparent government? (1) Censorship of media, (2) Open access to government data, (3) Secret trials, (4) Unpublished budgets
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a government body that hears appeals and complaints under the Right to Information Act.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a law that allows citizens to request information from public authorities in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a legal process that allows citizens to approach the courts for protection of public interest.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a parliamentary committee that examines the accounts showing the appropriation of funds granted by Parliament.
True or False: Citizens have no role in ensuring government accountability.
True or False: The Central Information Commission can order the disclosure of information if a public authority refuses to provide it under RTI.
True or False: The Election Commission of India is responsible for ensuring free and fair elections.
True or False: The judiciary in India can review the actions of the executive to ensure they are within the law.
