1. What is the DigiLocker scheme primarily aimed at achieving?
a) Providing free internet access to all citizens
b) Digitizing and storing government-issued documents securely
c) Promoting traditional banking methods
d) Facilitating online shopping transactions
Answer: b) Digitizing and storing government-issued documents securely
2. When was DigiLocker launched?
a) 2015
b) 2016
c) 2017
d) 2018
Answer: a) 2015
3. Which organization developed DigiLocker?
a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
b) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
c) Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
d) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Answer: d) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
4. How can users access their documents stored in DigiLocker?
a) By visiting a physical government office
b) By logging in to the DigiLocker website or mobile app
c) By sending a request via postal mail
d) By making a phone call to customer service
Answer: b) By logging in to the DigiLocker website or mobile app
5. What types of documents can be stored in DigiLocker?
a) Educational certificates only
b) Government-issued identity documents, educational certificates, and other official documents
c) Personal photos and videos
d) Social media posts
Answer: b) Government-issued identity documents, educational certificates, and other official documents
6. How is DigiLocker integrated with the Aadhaar card system?
a) Users can only access DigiLocker with an Aadhaar card
b) Aadhaar card details are required for registration and authentication in DigiLocker
c) DigiLocker cannot be accessed using Aadhaar card details
d) DigiLocker does not require any authentication
Answer: b) Aadhaar card details are required for registration and authentication in DigiLocker
7. What is the maximum storage capacity of DigiLocker?
a) 1 GB
b) 5 GB
c) 10 GB
d) Unlimited
Answer: d) Unlimited
8. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using DigiLocker?
a) Reduction in paperwork and physical storage space
b) Improved access to government services and documents
c) Increased risk of data breaches and identity theft
d) Convenience of accessing documents anytime, anywhere
Answer: c) Increased risk of data breaches and identity theft
9. What is the primary role of DigiLocker in promoting digital governance?
a) Making online shopping easier for citizens
b) Digitizing government documents and services for easy access
c) Providing entertainment services to citizens
d) Restricting access to government information
Answer: b) Digitizing government documents and services for easy access
10. How does DigiLocker benefit students and job seekers?
a) By providing access to educational resources
b) By facilitating online job applications and document verification
c) By offering entertainment services
d) By providing free internet access
Answer: b) By facilitating online job applications and document verification
11. What is the role of DigiLocker in reducing administrative costs for government departments?
a) By increasing the use of paper-based processes
b) By outsourcing document storage to private companies
c) By digitizing documents and reducing the need for physical storage space
d) By hiring additional staff to manage paperwork
Answer: c) By digitizing documents and reducing the need for physical storage space
12. Which of the following documents cannot be stored in DigiLocker?
a) Educational certificates
b) Property documents
c) Utility bills
d) Driving license
Answer: c) Utility bills
13. How does DigiLocker contribute to transparency and efficiency in governance?
a) By restricting access to government documents
b) By encouraging manual processing of documents
c) By digitizing government documents for easy access
d) By increasing paperwork and bureaucracy
Answer: c) By digitizing government documents for easy access
14. What is the process of signing up for DigiLocker?
a) By visiting a bank branch and filling out a form
b) By submitting a request to a government office
c) By registering online with Aadhaar card details
d) By purchasing a subscription from a mobile service provider
Answer: c) By registering online with Aadhaar card details
15. How does DigiLocker contribute to financial inclusion?
a) By providing free internet access to all citizens
b) By promoting traditional banking methods
c) By digitizing documents and providing easy access to government services
d) By restricting access to government information
Answer: c) By digitizing documents and providing easy access to government services
16. Which of the following statements about DigiLocker is false?
a) It is accessible to all Indian citizens with a valid Aadhaar card
b) It is a paid service with subscription fees
c) It allows users to access their documents from anywhere, anytime
d) It is integrated with various government departments and agencies
Answer: b) It is a paid service with subscription fees
17. What is the role of DigiLocker in promoting environmental sustainability?
a) By increasing the use of paper-based processes
b) By reducing the need for physical storage space for documents
c) By promoting deforestation
d) By encouraging the use of plastic bags
Answer: b) By reducing the need for physical storage space for documents
18. Which of the following statements about DigiLocker is true?
a) It is a physical locker provided by banks to store valuables
b) It can only be accessed using physical keys
c) It is integrated with the government’s Digital India initiative
d) It is limited to specific regions in India
Answer: c) It is integrated with the government’s Digital India initiative
19. How does DigiLocker benefit government agencies and departments?
a) By increasing paperwork and manual processing of documents
b) By providing limited access to government documents
c) By digitizing documents and reducing administrative costs
d) By outsourcing document storage to private companies
Answer: c) By digitizing documents and reducing administrative costs
20. What is the primary advantage of using DigiLocker for citizens?
a) Increased risk of data breaches
b) Limited access to government services
c) Convenience of accessing documents anytime, anywhere
d) Higher subscription fees
Answer: c) Convenience of accessing documents anytime, anywhere
21. What is the DigiLocker scheme for UPSC?
a) A digital platform for storing and sharing government-issued documents
b) An online shopping portal
c) A social media platform
d) A mobile payment app
Answer: a) A digital platform for storing and sharing government-issued documents
22. When was DigiLocker launched?
a) 2015
b) 2016
c) 2017
d) 2018
Answer: a) 2015
23. What is the slogan of DigiLocker?
a) “Store and share documents digitally”
b) “Your documents, anytime, anywhere”
c) “Go paperless with DigiLocker”
d) “Making India digital”
Answer: b) “Your documents, anytime, anywhere”
24. Is a driving license in DigiLocker valid?
a) Yes
b) No
Answer: a) Yes
25. Who is the CEO of DigiLocker?
a) Satya Nadella
b) Sundar Pichai
c) Amitabh Kant
d) Arnab Kumar
Answer: d) Arnab Kumar
26. Who founded DigiLocker?
a) Reserve Bank of India
b) National Payments Corporation of India
c) Unique Identification Authority of India
d) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer: d) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
27. Is DigiLocker the country’s first?
a) Yes
b) No
Answer: a) Yes
28. Which document is issued by DigiLocker?
a) Passport
b) Birth certificate
c) Aadhaar card
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above