IBPS PO General Awareness: Governance and Public Policy questions with solutions

Q1. There are certain words omitted in the passage given below and followed by a number and a highlighted word. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct. If the highlighted word is the best fit for the corresponding blank, choose "No correction required" as your answer. Corruption is both a major cause and a ________________ (90) (Lapse) of poverty around the world. It occurs at all levels of society, from local and national governments, civil society, judiciary functions, large and small businesses, military and other services and so on. Corruption __________ the poorest the most, in rich or poor nations, though all elements of society are affected in some way as corruption __________ (92) (exhausted) political development, democracy, economic development, the environment, people's health and more. The issue of corruption is very much inter-related with other issues. At a global level, the international economic system that has shaped the current form of globalization in the past decades requires further (93) (zest) for it has also created conditions whereby corruption can __________ (94) (flourish) and exacerbate the conditions of people around the world who already have little say about (95) (its) own destiny. At a national level, people's effective participation and representation in society can be undermined by corruption, while at local levels, corruption can make day to day lives more painful for all affected. What will be value at (90)?

1. result
2. inquiry
3. period
4. indication

Answer: result

The sentence needs a noun that forms a parallel phrase with “major cause.” Among the options, “result” correctly fits the meaning: corruption is both a cause and a result of poverty. The other options do not convey this causal relationship.

Q2. A passage discusses the dangers of using mobile phones while driving and argues that accidents continue despite laws and regulations. Which of the following could be the reason for the failure of government rules and regulations?

1. Loopholes in rules and regulations cause chaos among people and infringement of rules
2. Negligence of awareness by the citizens which can endanger lives of them as well as others
3. Potholes on roads and highways are the main reason for the increasing number of accidents
4. Implementation of policies is also governmental responsibility which is never fulfilled

Answer: Negligence of awareness by the citizens which can endanger lives of them as well as others

The passage clearly states that no law or committee can stop the danger unless people themselves become aware. This points to citizens' negligence and lack of awareness as the main reason rules fail.

Q3. Which of the following may be cause/effect in respect of amendments in the Public Premises Act? (I) New ministers and parliamentarians will get accommodation on time. (II) Hunger strike is called in India against corruption leader Anna Hazare. (III) An RTI was filed by a Congress MP two years ago who had not got a government bungalow for five months after becoming an MP.

1. I is cause and II is effect
2. I and II is effect
3. I is cause and III is effect
4. III is cause and I is effect

Answer: III is cause and I is effect

The RTI filed by the Congress MP reflects the underlying cause for the amendment. The intended effect of the amendment was that new ministers and parliamentarians would get accommodation on time.

Q4. The Aspirational District Programme (ADP) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 5, 2018. Which of the following is not part of the Aspirational District Programme?

1. It is a special initiative to rapidly transform 115 identified districts that have shown relatively lesser progress in key social areas
2. The baseline ranking was released by NITI Aayog on April 1, 2018
3. NITI Aayog, in partnership with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, has created a dashboard for monitoring the real-time progress of the districts
4. There are 70 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Answer: There are 70 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Aspirational Districts Programme tracks progress using a defined set of Key Performance Indicators, and the number is not 70. The other statements are associated with the programme’s launch and monitoring framework.

Q5. Statement: Should only reputed NGOs be authorized to distribute commodities to the public under the Public Distribution System (PDS)?

1. if only Argument I is strong
2. if only Argument II is strong
3. if either Argument I or II is strong
4. if neither Argument I nor II is strong

Answer: if only Argument I is strong

Argument I is strong because it gives a direct, relevant reason: reputed NGOs may improve implementation and reduce black marketing in PDS. Argument II is weak because it is vague and only says NGOs have helped the government before, without linking it specifically to PDS authorization.