UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series with Answers

Q: Which of the following is best described as: Person who reports wrongdoing or misconduct within an organization

Correct Answer: D. Whistle-blower. The correct answer is Whistle-blower. Person who reports wrongdoing or misconduct within an organization

Q: Which of the following is best described as: Publication of important information by public authorities without waiting for individual RTI requests

Correct Answer: A. Proactive disclosure. The correct answer is Proactive disclosure. Publication of important information by public authorities without waiting for individual RTI requests

Q: Which of the following is best described as: Audit assessing economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government programmes

Correct Answer: B. Performance audit. The correct answer is Performance audit. Audit assessing economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government programmes

Q: Which of the following is best described as: Budget approach linking public spending with measurable outputs and outcomes

Correct Answer: D. Outcome budgeting. The correct answer is Outcome budgeting. Budget approach linking public spending with measurable outputs and outcomes

Q: Which of the following is best described as: Long-term arrangement involving government and private sector for infrastructure or service delivery

Correct Answer: A. Public-private partnership. The correct answer is Public-private partnership. Long-term arrangement involving government and private sector for infrastructure or service delivery

QID #25808 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which statement best explains Whistle-blower?

Correct Answer: A. Person who reports wrongdoing or misconduct within an organization
Whistle-blower: Person who reports wrongdoing or misconduct within an organization

Question: Which statement best explains Whistle-blower?

A. Person who reports wrongdoing or misconduct within an organization

B. Institutional process for receiving and resolving citizen complaints

C. Public statement of service standards, responsibilities and grievance channels

D. Audit assessing economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government programmes

Correct Answer: A. Person who reports wrongdoing or misconduct within an organizationExplanation: Whistle-blower: Person who reports wrongdoing or misconduct within an organization

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QID #25807 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which of the following is best described as: Person who reports wrongdoing or misconduct within an organization

Correct Answer: D. Whistle-blower
The correct answer is Whistle-blower. Person who reports wrongdoing or misconduct within an organization

Question: Which of the following is best described as: Person who reports wrongdoing or misconduct within an organization

A. Cooperative federalism

B. Proactive disclosure

C. NITI Aayog

D. Whistle-blower

Correct Answer: D. Whistle-blowerExplanation: The correct answer is Whistle-blower. Person who reports wrongdoing or misconduct within an organization

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QID #25806 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which statement best explains Proactive disclosure?

Correct Answer: C. Publication of important information by public authorities without waiting for individual RTI requests
Proactive disclosure: Publication of important information by public authorities without waiting for individual RTI requests

Question: Which statement best explains Proactive disclosure?

A. Governance characterized by accountability, transparency, effectiveness, participation and rule of law

B. Parliamentary committee that examines estimates and suggests economies and improvements

C. Publication of important information by public authorities without waiting for individual RTI requests

D. Long-term arrangement involving government and private sector for infrastructure or service delivery

Correct Answer: C. Publication of important information by public authorities without waiting for individual RTI requestsExplanation: Proactive disclosure: Publication of important information by public authorities without waiting for individual RTI requests

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QID #25805 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which of the following is best described as: Publication of important information by public authorities without waiting for individual RTI requests

Correct Answer: A. Proactive disclosure
The correct answer is Proactive disclosure. Publication of important information by public authorities without waiting for individual RTI requests

Question: Which of the following is best described as: Publication of important information by public authorities without waiting for individual RTI requests

A. Proactive disclosure

B. Outcome budgeting

C. Good governance

D. Competitive federalism

Correct Answer: A. Proactive disclosureExplanation: The correct answer is Proactive disclosure. Publication of important information by public authorities without waiting for individual RTI requests

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QID #25804 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which statement best explains Performance audit?

Correct Answer: C. Audit assessing economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government programmes
Performance audit: Audit assessing economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government programmes

Question: Which statement best explains Performance audit?

A. Principle that decisions should be taken at the lowest effective level

B. Use of information and communication technology to improve government processes and services

C. Audit assessing economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government programmes

D. Statutory body concerned with vigilance administration in the Union government

Correct Answer: C. Audit assessing economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government programmesExplanation: Performance audit: Audit assessing economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government programmes

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QID #25803 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which of the following is best described as: Audit assessing economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government programmes

Correct Answer: B. Performance audit
The correct answer is Performance audit. Audit assessing economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government programmes

Question: Which of the following is best described as: Audit assessing economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government programmes

A. Public-private partnership

B. Performance audit

C. Transparency

D. Proactive disclosure

Correct Answer: B. Performance auditExplanation: The correct answer is Performance audit. Audit assessing economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government programmes

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QID #25802 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which statement best explains Outcome budgeting?

Correct Answer: D. Budget approach linking public spending with measurable outputs and outcomes
Outcome budgeting: Budget approach linking public spending with measurable outputs and outcomes

Question: Which statement best explains Outcome budgeting?

A. Principle that government and citizens are governed by publicly known laws applied fairly

B. Approach in which Union and States collaborate in governance and policy

C. Body adjudicating RTI matters at the central level

D. Budget approach linking public spending with measurable outputs and outcomes

Correct Answer: D. Budget approach linking public spending with measurable outputs and outcomesExplanation: Outcome budgeting: Budget approach linking public spending with measurable outputs and outcomes

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QID #25801 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which of the following is best described as: Budget approach linking public spending with measurable outputs and outcomes

Correct Answer: D. Outcome budgeting
The correct answer is Outcome budgeting. Budget approach linking public spending with measurable outputs and outcomes

Question: Which of the following is best described as: Budget approach linking public spending with measurable outputs and outcomes

A. Rule of law

B. Central Information Commission

C. Cooperative federalism

D. Outcome budgeting

Correct Answer: D. Outcome budgetingExplanation: The correct answer is Outcome budgeting. Budget approach linking public spending with measurable outputs and outcomes

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QID #25800 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which statement best explains Public-private partnership?

Correct Answer: C. Long-term arrangement involving government and private sector for infrastructure or service delivery
Public-private partnership: Long-term arrangement involving government and private sector for infrastructure or service delivery

Question: Which statement best explains Public-private partnership?

A. Principle that decisions should be taken at the lowest effective level

B. Publication of important information by public authorities without waiting for individual RTI requests

C. Long-term arrangement involving government and private sector for infrastructure or service delivery

D. Person who reports wrongdoing or misconduct within an organization

Correct Answer: C. Long-term arrangement involving government and private sector for infrastructure or service deliveryExplanation: Public-private partnership: Long-term arrangement involving government and private sector for infrastructure or service delivery

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QID #25799 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which of the following is best described as: Long-term arrangement involving government and private sector for infrastructure or service delivery

Correct Answer: A. Public-private partnership
The correct answer is Public-private partnership. Long-term arrangement involving government and private sector for infrastructure or service delivery

Question: Which of the following is best described as: Long-term arrangement involving government and private sector for infrastructure or service delivery

A. Public-private partnership

B. Whistle-blower

C. Lokpal

D. Subsidiarity

Correct Answer: A. Public-private partnershipExplanation: The correct answer is Public-private partnership. Long-term arrangement involving government and private sector for infrastructure or service delivery

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QID #25798 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which statement best explains Subsidiarity?

Correct Answer: A. Principle that decisions should be taken at the lowest effective level
Subsidiarity: Principle that decisions should be taken at the lowest effective level

Question: Which statement best explains Subsidiarity?

A. Principle that decisions should be taken at the lowest effective level

B. Legal mechanism enabling citizens to seek information from public authorities subject to exemptions

C. Long-term arrangement involving government and private sector for infrastructure or service delivery

D. Public statement of service standards, responsibilities and grievance channels

Correct Answer: A. Principle that decisions should be taken at the lowest effective levelExplanation: Subsidiarity: Principle that decisions should be taken at the lowest effective level

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QID #25797 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which of the following is best described as: Principle that decisions should be taken at the lowest effective level

Correct Answer: A. Subsidiarity
The correct answer is Subsidiarity. Principle that decisions should be taken at the lowest effective level

Question: Which of the following is best described as: Principle that decisions should be taken at the lowest effective level

A. Subsidiarity

B. Citizen Charter

C. Estimates Committee

D. Right to Information

Correct Answer: A. SubsidiarityExplanation: The correct answer is Subsidiarity. Principle that decisions should be taken at the lowest effective level

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QID #25796 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which statement best explains Decentralization?

Correct Answer: D. Transfer of authority and responsibility to lower levels of government
Decentralization: Transfer of authority and responsibility to lower levels of government

Question: Which statement best explains Decentralization?

A. Statutory body concerned with vigilance administration in the Union government

B. Use of information and communication technology to improve government processes and services

C. Audit assessing economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government programmes

D. Transfer of authority and responsibility to lower levels of government

Correct Answer: D. Transfer of authority and responsibility to lower levels of governmentExplanation: Decentralization: Transfer of authority and responsibility to lower levels of government

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QID #25795 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which of the following is best described as: Transfer of authority and responsibility to lower levels of government

Correct Answer: C. Decentralization
The correct answer is Decentralization. Transfer of authority and responsibility to lower levels of government

Question: Which of the following is best described as: Transfer of authority and responsibility to lower levels of government

A. Central Vigilance Commission

B. E-governance

C. Decentralization

D. Social audit

Correct Answer: C. DecentralizationExplanation: The correct answer is Decentralization. Transfer of authority and responsibility to lower levels of government

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QID #25794 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which statement best explains Competitive federalism?

Correct Answer: B. Competition among states to improve performance and attract investment
Competitive federalism: Competition among states to improve performance and attract investment

Question: Which statement best explains Competitive federalism?

A. Person who reports wrongdoing or misconduct within an organization

B. Competition among states to improve performance and attract investment

C. Participatory review of public programmes and records by the community

D. Principle that government and citizens are governed by publicly known laws applied fairly

Correct Answer: B. Competition among states to improve performance and attract investmentExplanation: Competitive federalism: Competition among states to improve performance and attract investment

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QID #25793 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which of the following is best described as: Competition among states to improve performance and attract investment

Correct Answer: C. Competitive federalism
The correct answer is Competitive federalism. Competition among states to improve performance and attract investment

Question: Which of the following is best described as: Competition among states to improve performance and attract investment

A. E-governance

B. Performance audit

C. Competitive federalism

D. Outcome budgeting

Correct Answer: C. Competitive federalismExplanation: The correct answer is Competitive federalism. Competition among states to improve performance and attract investment

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QID #25792 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which statement best explains Cooperative federalism?

Correct Answer: D. Approach in which Union and States collaborate in governance and policy
Cooperative federalism: Approach in which Union and States collaborate in governance and policy

Question: Which statement best explains Cooperative federalism?

A. Availability and openness of government information and decision processes

B. Transfer of authority and responsibility to lower levels of government

C. Publication of important information by public authorities without waiting for individual RTI requests

D. Approach in which Union and States collaborate in governance and policy

Correct Answer: D. Approach in which Union and States collaborate in governance and policyExplanation: Cooperative federalism: Approach in which Union and States collaborate in governance and policy

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QID #25791 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which of the following is best described as: Approach in which Union and States collaborate in governance and policy

Correct Answer: A. Cooperative federalism
The correct answer is Cooperative federalism. Approach in which Union and States collaborate in governance and policy

Question: Which of the following is best described as: Approach in which Union and States collaborate in governance and policy

A. Cooperative federalism

B. E-governance

C. Subsidiarity

D. Central Information Commission

Correct Answer: A. Cooperative federalismExplanation: The correct answer is Cooperative federalism. Approach in which Union and States collaborate in governance and policy

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QID #25790 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which statement best explains NITI Aayog?

Correct Answer: B. Government policy think tank promoting cooperative federalism and strategic policy
NITI Aayog: Government policy think tank promoting cooperative federalism and strategic policy

Question: Which statement best explains NITI Aayog?

A. Transfer of authority and responsibility to lower levels of government

B. Government policy think tank promoting cooperative federalism and strategic policy

C. Participatory review of public programmes and records by the community

D. Institutional process for receiving and resolving citizen complaints

Correct Answer: B. Government policy think tank promoting cooperative federalism and strategic policyExplanation: NITI Aayog: Government policy think tank promoting cooperative federalism and strategic policy

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QID #25789 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Governance Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which of the following is best described as: Government policy think tank promoting cooperative federalism and strategic policy

Correct Answer: A. NITI Aayog
The correct answer is NITI Aayog. Government policy think tank promoting cooperative federalism and strategic policy

Question: Which of the following is best described as: Government policy think tank promoting cooperative federalism and strategic policy

A. NITI Aayog

B. Rule of law

C. Committee on Public Undertakings

D. Right to Information

Correct Answer: A. NITI AayogExplanation: The correct answer is NITI Aayog. Government policy think tank promoting cooperative federalism and strategic policy

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Which statement best explains Whistle-blower?

Which of the following is best described as: Person who reports wrongdoing or misconduct within an organization

Which statement best explains Proactive disclosure?

Which of the following is best described as: Publication of important information by public authorities without waiting for individual RTI requests

Which statement best explains Performance audit?

Which of the following is best described as: Audit assessing economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government programmes

Which statement best explains Outcome budgeting?

Which of the following is best described as: Budget approach linking public spending with measurable outputs and outcomes

Which statement best explains Public-private partnership?

Which of the following is best described as: Long-term arrangement involving government and private sector for infrastructure or service delivery

Which statement best explains Subsidiarity?

Which of the following is best described as: Principle that decisions should be taken at the lowest effective level

Which statement best explains Decentralization?

Which of the following is best described as: Transfer of authority and responsibility to lower levels of government

Which statement best explains Competitive federalism?

Which of the following is best described as: Competition among states to improve performance and attract investment

Which statement best explains Cooperative federalism?

Which of the following is best described as: Approach in which Union and States collaborate in governance and policy

Which statement best explains NITI Aayog?

Which of the following is best described as: Government policy think tank promoting cooperative federalism and strategic policy

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