NISD Function and Social Audit Process Quiz
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What is the function of NISD under the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment?

  • Promoting environmental sustainability initiatives
  • Managing financial allocations for social welfare programs
  • Institutionalizing social audits for various schemes (correct)
  • Implementing flagship programmes like MGNREGA

    • Which guiding principle of Social Audit emphasizes the active involvement of people?

  • Ensuring equality (Samanta)
  • Participation (Bhagidari) (correct)
  • Protection of citizens (Suraksha)
  • Access to information (Jaankari)

    • What is the significance of Social Audit as mentioned in the text?

  • Strengthen centralized decision-making
  • Reduce citizen participation
  • Increase corruption in government programs
  • Promote transparency and accountability (correct)

    • Which state was the first to operationalize a social audit law according to the text?

    <p>Meghalaya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SAAB stand for in the context of Social Audit Advisory Body?

    <p>Social Audit Advisory Body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program introduced the provision of Social Audit at the Union Government level?

    <p>Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Social Audit Advisory Body (SAAB)?

    <p>To monitor and evaluate the implementation of social welfare programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MPLADS stand for in the context of the given text?

    <p>Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of NISD under DoSJE?

    <p>Implementing disability-related programs and policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key guiding principle of Social Audit?

    <p>Exclusivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'SC' stand for in the MPLADS entitlement for SC and ST populations?

    <p>Scheduled Caste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Capacity Building- Panchayat Sashaktikaran Abhiyan (CB-PSA)?

    <p>To provide assistance to States for training Panchayat Elected Representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)?

    <p>Utilize available resources for realizing sustainable solutions to local problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can Budgetary support contribute to the functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)?

    <p>Increasing budgetary allocations from higher levels of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for SFCs to be constituted regularly every 5 years?

    <p>To fortify the financial position of PRIs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key guiding principle of Social Audit as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Regular and independent audits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which body does the National Institute for Self Help Group Training (NISD) operate?

    <p>Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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