2007 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2007 · General Studies

Question 127: Polity and Governance

MCA-21 is a major initiative taken up by the Government of India in which one of the following areas?

aForeign Direct Investment in India
bAttracting international tourism
ce-governance
dModernization of Airports

AnswerThe answer is (c).

MCA21 is the e-governance project of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, launched in 2006. It lets companies file returns and other documents electronically and lets the public see company records online. It is not about FDI, tourism or airports. Remember: MCA21 is company-law paperwork gone online.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) FDI policy is not what MCA21 is about.
  • (b) Tourism is not what MCA21 is about.
  • (c) Correct: MCA21 is an e-governance initiative.
  • (d) Airport modernization is not what MCA21 is about.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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