In February 2022, which state government tabled a bill in the state assembly that has provisions for up to 10-year jail term and a fine of up to Rs.10 crore for anyone found guilty of leaking question paper in government examinations?
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Correct answer: A
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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Rajasthan.
Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Bill, 2022
- In February 2022, the Rajasthan state government tabled a bill in the state assembly with provisions for up to a 10-year jail term and a fine of up to Rs. 10 crores for those found guilty of leaking question papers in government examinations.
- This bill was specifically introduced to address the issue of unfair means and cheating in government recruitment exams.
- This move came after a massive uproar over the REET (Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers) paper leak.