Principles and Indicators — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about governance indicators: 1. The World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators measure six dimensions of governance 2. India's ranking in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index has consistently improved over the last decade 3. The Mo Ibrahim Index is specifically designed for measuring governance in African countries 4. The UN E-Government Development Index includes India in the top 50 countries globally Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following constitutional provisions directly relate to governance principles in India? 1. Article 39A - Equal justice and free legal aid 2. Article 40 - Organization of village panchayats 3. Article 51A - Fundamental duties 4. Article 324 - Election Commission Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The concept of 'Good Governance' gained prominence in development discourse primarily during which period and through which organization's influence?

Consider the following pairs of governance principles and their corresponding institutional mechanisms in India: 1. Transparency - Right to Information Act 2. Accountability - Central Vigilance Commission 3. Participation - Gram Sabha 4. Efficiency - Public Service Guarantee Acts Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between governance principles and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?