📘 Recent Current Affairs – February 2026
Page 6 – Polity & Governance
🔹 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Q1. Cooperative Federalism in India is best reflected through:
A) Centralized decision-making only
B) Collaboration between Centre and States
C) Complete state autonomy without coordination
D) Judicial supremacy in all policy matters
Answer: B
Explanation: Cooperative federalism promotes policy coordination between the Union and States through institutions like GST Council and NITI Aayog.
A) Centralized decision-making only
B) Collaboration between Centre and States
C) Complete state autonomy without coordination
D) Judicial supremacy in all policy matters
Answer: B
Explanation: Cooperative federalism promotes policy coordination between the Union and States through institutions like GST Council and NITI Aayog.
Q2. The GST Council is an example of:
1. Fiscal federalism
2. Institutional coordination mechanism
3. Judicial body
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
Explanation: The GST Council ensures fiscal coordination between Centre and States, strengthening cooperative federalism.
1. Fiscal federalism
2. Institutional coordination mechanism
3. Judicial body
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
Explanation: The GST Council ensures fiscal coordination between Centre and States, strengthening cooperative federalism.
Q3. Digital governance reforms primarily improve:
A) Bureaucratic opacity
B) Transparency and service delivery efficiency
C) Administrative delays
D) Paper-based documentation
Answer: B
Explanation: Digital governance reduces corruption, enhances transparency, and ensures efficient delivery of public services.
A) Bureaucratic opacity
B) Transparency and service delivery efficiency
C) Administrative delays
D) Paper-based documentation
Answer: B
Explanation: Digital governance reduces corruption, enhances transparency, and ensures efficient delivery of public services.
Q4. The principle of Separation of Powers ensures:
A) Concentration of authority
B) Checks and balances among institutions
C) Executive supremacy
D) Removal of judicial review
Answer: B
Explanation: Separation of powers distributes authority among legislature, executive, and judiciary to prevent misuse of power.
A) Concentration of authority
B) Checks and balances among institutions
C) Executive supremacy
D) Removal of judicial review
Answer: B
Explanation: Separation of powers distributes authority among legislature, executive, and judiciary to prevent misuse of power.
🔹 Analytical Questions
Q5. Evaluate the role of technology in strengthening democratic governance in India.
Explanation: Technology enhances transparency through digital records, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), online grievance redressal systems, and real-time monitoring of welfare schemes.
Explanation: Technology enhances transparency through digital records, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), online grievance redressal systems, and real-time monitoring of welfare schemes.
Q6. Discuss the importance of fiscal federalism in maintaining Centre-State harmony.
Explanation: Fiscal federalism ensures equitable resource sharing, strengthens state autonomy, and promotes balanced regional development.
Explanation: Fiscal federalism ensures equitable resource sharing, strengthens state autonomy, and promotes balanced regional development.
15 Marks Mains Model Answer
Q7. “Good governance requires both institutional reform and technological integration.” Discuss with recent examples.
Introduction: Governance efficiency depends on transparent institutions and modern digital systems.
Body:
Introduction: Governance efficiency depends on transparent institutions and modern digital systems.
Body:
- Digital India initiatives
- GST Council and cooperative federalism
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
- E-courts and judicial reforms
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