{"id":625,"date":"2025-08-19T15:42:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T15:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/postaladda.com\/mcq\/?p=625"},"modified":"2025-08-19T15:42:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T15:42:50","slug":"cvc-guidelines-on-public-procurement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/postaladda.com\/mcq\/cvc-guidelines-on-public-procurement\/","title":{"rendered":"MCQs on &#8211; CVC guidelines on Public procurement, guidelines and instructions on e-Procurement in Government of India."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q1.<\/strong> What is the primary objective of the CVC guidelines on public procurement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) To maximize the profit of government contracts<br>B) To ensure transparency, fairness, and minimize corruption in procurement processes<br>C) To reduce the number of public procurement processes<br>D) To promote the private sector involvement in government procurement<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is:  To ensure transparency, fairness, and minimize corruption in procurement processes<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q2.<\/strong> Which of the following is NOT one of the main objectives of the CVC guidelines on public procurement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Ensuring transparency<br>B) Promoting fairness and competition<br>C) Increasing the cost of procurement<br>D) Enhancing efficiency<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is:  Increasing the cost of procurement<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q3.<\/strong> What is the primary purpose of e-Procurement in the Government of India?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) To increase paperwork<br>B) To streamline and enhance the efficiency of public procurement<br>C) To maintain manual records for auditing<br>D) To reduce the number of suppliers participating in government procurement<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is:  To streamline and enhance the efficiency of public procurement<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q4.<\/strong> Which of the following is a key feature of e-Procurement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Paper-based submission<br>B) Physical signing of documents<br>C) Automated workflow<br>D) Handwritten bids submission<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is:  Automated workflow<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q5.<\/strong> What does digital signature in e-Procurement primarily ensure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Faster bid submission<br>B) Transparency in pricing<br>C) Authenticity and security of bids<br>D) Decreased competition among vendors<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: Authenticity and security of bids<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q6.<\/strong> Which of the following is a prescribed action in the CVC guidelines for e-Procurement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Use of government-approved portals for e-tendering<br>B) Allowing paper-based submissions<br>C) No audits required for e-procurement<br>D) Avoidance of online bidding<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: Use of government-approved portals for e-tenderings<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q7.<\/strong> The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is designed to:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Simplify procurement for government agencies<br>B) Promote paper-based procurement processes<br>C) Limit vendor participation in bidding<br>D) Increase procurement complexity<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: Simplify procurement for government agencies<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q8.<\/strong> Which of the following is a benefit of e-Procurement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Increased paperwork<br>B) Increased costs related to transportation<br>C) Reduced human intervention and lower risk of errors<br>D) Slower decision-making<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: Reduced human intervention and lower risk of errors<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q9.<\/strong> What is one of the challenges of implementing e-Procurement in India?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Overuse of technology<br>B) Lack of internet access and infrastructure<br>C) Excessive vendor competition<br>D) Decreased vendor participation<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: Lack of internet access and infrastructure<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q10.<\/strong> What does the CVC primarily do in monitoring public procurement and e-Procurement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Issue advisories and circulars<br>B) Increase the cost of procurement<br>C) Promote paper-based procurement methods<br>D) Minimize vendor participation<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: Issue advisories and circulars<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q11.<\/strong> What is a major advantage of using Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for procurement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Decreased competition<br>B) Real-time transparency of transactions<br>C) Reduced competition among vendors<br>D) Increased government spending<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: Real-time transparency of transactions<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q12.<\/strong> How does e-Procurement enhance transparency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) It eliminates the need for auditing<br>B) All actions in the procurement process are recorded and auditable<br>C) It prevents vendors from viewing the bidding process<br>D) It eliminates government oversight<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: All actions in the procurement process are recorded and auditable<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q13.<\/strong> In which scenario is e-Procurement mandatory according to the CVC guidelines?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Only for contracts below a prescribed financial threshold<br>B) For all contracts regardless of financial value<br>C) For procurements above a prescribed financial threshold<br>D) Only for small-scale government procurement<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: For procurements above a prescribed financial threshold<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q14.<\/strong> How does e-Procurement benefit decision-making?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) By delaying the decision process<br>B) By enabling faster submission, opening, and evaluation of bids<br>C) By reducing vendor participation<br>D) By increasing manual intervention<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is:  By enabling faster submission, opening, and evaluation of bids<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q15.<\/strong> Which of the following is NOT a benefit of e-Procurement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Greater reach for vendors<br>B) Increased transaction costs<br>C) Faster decision-making<br>D) Reduced human intervention<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is:   Increased transaction costs<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q16.<\/strong> What role does the CVC play in ensuring the security of e-Procurement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) It enforces cybersecurity protocols to protect data<br>B) It allows free access to all procurement documents<br>C) It eliminates the need for digital signatures<br>D) It promotes physical submission of bids<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: It enforces cybersecurity protocols to protect data<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q17.<\/strong> What is one of the cybersecurity concerns regarding e-Procurement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Reduced vendor participation<br>B) Security of sensitive data like bid documents and payment details<br>C) Increased risk of paper-based fraud<br>D) Lack of vendor information<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: Security of sensitive data like bid documents and payment details<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q18.<\/strong> What is the role of Digital Signatures in the e-Procurement process?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) To reduce the number of vendors<br>B) To ensure the authenticity and security of the bids submitted<br>C) To increase transaction costs<br>D) To eliminate vendor choice<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is:To ensure the authenticity and security of the bids submitted<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q19.<\/strong> The CVC periodically issues advisories and circulars to:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Increase procurement costs<br>B) Clarify procurement procedures and address emerging issues<br>C) Discourage the use of e-Procurement<br>D) Promote traditional procurement methods<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is:  Clarify procurement procedures and address emerging issues<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q20.<\/strong> What is a major disadvantage faced by some government agencies when transitioning to e-Procurement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Increased paperwork<br>B) Technological barriers like lack of infrastructure<br>C) Faster decision-making<br>D) Decreased transparency<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct 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