National Affairs MCQs: Governance and Judiciary 2026

171.

In which landmark judgment did the Supreme Court of India declare 'Right to Privacy' as a Fundamental Right?

A Kesavananda Bharati Case

B K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India

C Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

D A.K. Gopalan Case

172.

Which of the following is a key pillar of the NPSUD 2026 framework?

A Promotion of vertical expansion only

B Digital governance and smart urban management

C Complete ban on public transport expansion

D Centralized control of all local urban bodies

173.

Which ministry is the nodal agency for the implementation of NPSUD 2026?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B Ministry of Rural Development

C Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

D Ministry of Jal Shakti

174.

What is the primary objective of the National Policy for Sustainable Urban Development (NPSUD) 2026?

A To promote rapid industrialization in rural areas

B To create climate-resilient and inclusive urban spaces

C To privatize all municipal water services

D To restrict migration from rural to urban areas

175.

The 'Bharat Skill Connect' portal is expected to integrate which aspects of the workforce?

A Only formal sector employees

B Both skilled and semi-skilled workers

C Primarily academic graduates

D Only government job aspirants

176.

What is the primary purpose of the 'Bharat Skill Connect' portal?

A To provide financial aid to unemployed youth.

B To connect skilled workforce with employment opportunities.

C To offer online vocational training courses.

D To regulate the skill development sector.

177.

Which ministry has launched the 'Bharat Skill Connect' portal?

A Ministry of Education

B Ministry of Labour and Employment

C Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

D Ministry of Commerce and Industry

178.

What is the significance of the Supreme Court's clarification on the EC process?

A It relaxes the norms for project implementation.

B It aims to prevent environmental degradation and ensure sustainable development.

C It speeds up the approval process for all projects.

D It reduces the role of regulatory bodies in environmental protection.

179.

Which Act governs the Environmental Clearance process in India, as referenced by the Supreme Court?

A The Forest Conservation Act, 1980

B The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

C The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

D The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

180.

What did the Supreme Court clarify regarding the Environmental Clearance (EC) process for projects?

A Environmental Clearance is not required for any project.

B Environmental Clearance is mandatory for all projects regardless of scale.

C Environmental Clearance is only required for large industrial projects.

D Environmental Clearance can be obtained retrospectively.

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