UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Central Sector Scheme ‘Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice’ (DISHA) 2.0 to Strengthen Holistic Access to Justice approved by Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram Megh...

Q1. DISHA 2.0, the restructured Central Sector Scheme of the Department of Justice approved for the 2026-31 cycle, is structured around how many programme components?

  • A. Three
  • B. Four
  • C. Five
  • D. Six

Q2. Which one of the following is the newly introduced technology-driven component of the DISHA 2.0 scheme (2026-31)?

  • A. Tele-Law
  • B. Nyaya Bandhu
  • C. Legal Literacy and Legal Awareness Programme
  • D. VIDHI-Sanjeevani

Q3. Under the restructured DISHA 2.0 scheme of the Department of Justice, which one of the following is the new technology-driven component introduced (housing the AI-powered chatbot 'Nyaya Setu')?

  • A. Tele-Law
  • B. Nyaya Bandhu
  • C. VIDHI-Sanjeevani
  • D. Legal Literacy and Legal Awareness Programme

Q4. With reference to the DISHA 2.0 scheme as compared to its predecessor DISHA 1.0, consider the following statements: 1. DISHA 2.0 has a higher total financial outlay than DISHA 1.0. 2. Unlike DISHA 1.0, DISHA 2.0 introduces a dedicated technology component featuring the AI-powered chatbot Nyaya Setu. 3. DISHA 2.0 is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, whereas DISHA 1.0 was a Central Sector Scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. DISHA 2.0 has a higher total financial outlay than DISHA 1.0.
  2. Unlike DISHA 1.0, DISHA 2.0 introduces a dedicated technology component featuring the AI-powered chatbot Nyaya Setu.
  3. DISHA 2.0 is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, whereas DISHA 1.0 was a Central Sector Scheme.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q5. Under the DISHA scheme, the Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono Legal Services) component connects volunteer advocates with beneficiaries who are entitled to free legal aid under which provision of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987?

  • A. Section 4
  • B. Section 9
  • C. Section 12
  • D. Section 19

Q6. The restructured DISHA 2.0 scheme (2026-31) delivers legal empowerment through how many programme components?

  • A. Two
  • B. Three
  • C. Four
  • D. Five

Q7. As per the Department of Justice, the Tele-Law programme's network of 2,50,000 Common Service Centres providing pre-litigation advice spans how many districts of the country?

  • A. 776 districts
  • B. 755 districts
  • C. 112 districts
  • D. 500 districts

Q8. The DISHA scheme for legal empowerment and access to justice, including its Tele-Law component, is operationalised by which one of the following?

  • A. Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice
  • B. Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice
  • C. Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice
  • D. National Legal Services Authority

Q9. Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, who holds the office of Patron-in-Chief of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)?

  • A. The Chief Justice of India
  • B. The second senior-most judge of the Supreme Court of India
  • C. The Union Minister of Law and Justice
  • D. The President of India

Q10. Which one of the following best describes 'Nyaya Setu', associated with the DISHA 2.0 scheme?

  • A. An AI-powered legal-information chatbot introduced under the VIDHI-Sanjeevani component
  • B. A mobile application that connects registered pro bono advocates with eligible beneficiaries
  • C. A dedicated toll-free helpline (14454) for free pre-litigation legal advice
  • D. A national database tracking pendency of cases across courts

Q11. DISHA 2.0 is classified as a 'Central Sector Scheme'. Which one of the following correctly describes a Central Sector Scheme?

  • A. A scheme funded entirely (100%) by the Union Government and implemented through Central Government machinery, generally on subjects in the Union List
  • B. A scheme designed by the Union Government but jointly funded with the States in a fixed ratio such as 60:40 or 90:10
  • C. A scheme funded by the States but coordinated and monitored by a central nodal ministry
  • D. A scheme financed out of the Consolidated Fund of the States with the Centre providing only technical assistance

Q12. The restructured DISHA 2.0 scheme (2026-27 to 2030-31) is aligned with which one of the following Finance Commission cycles?

  • A. Sixteenth (XVI) Finance Commission
  • B. Fifteenth (XV) Finance Commission
  • C. Fourteenth (XIV) Finance Commission
  • D. Seventeenth (XVII) Finance Commission