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Long-term vs Short-term Goals — Prelims Questions

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Q1medium

Consider the following statements regarding the role of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in Indian governance:

Q2easy

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'Policy Myopia' in public administration?

Q3medium

The replacement of the Planning Commission with NITI Aayog signifies a shift in approach towards:

Q4hard

The ethical principle of 'Intergenerational Equity' would be most directly violated by which of the following government actions?

Q5medium

A District Magistrate is under pressure to show quick results for a new sanitation scheme by constructing a target number of toilets. However, she finds that focusing only on construction neglects the crucial aspect of promoting behavioural change for sustained usage. This situation is a classic conflict between: