UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — What does the Jan Vishwas Bill do?

Q1. With reference to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) legislation, consider the following statements: 1. The Jan Vishwas Act, 2023 decriminalised 183 provisions across 42 Central Acts, whereas the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026 covers 784 provisions across 79 Central Acts. 2. The number of Ministries/Departments whose Acts are amended rose from 19 under the 2023 Act to 23 under the 2026 Bill. 3. Every one of the 784 provisions covered by the 2026 Bill is aimed exclusively at decriminalisation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Jan Vishwas Act, 2023 decriminalised 183 provisions across 42 Central Acts, whereas the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026 covers 784 provisions across 79 Central Acts.
  2. The number of Ministries/Departments whose Acts are amended rose from 19 under the 2023 Act to 23 under the 2026 Bill.
  3. Every one of the 784 provisions covered by the 2026 Bill is aimed exclusively at decriminalisation.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. With reference to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. It proposes to decriminalise 717 provisions. 2. It seeks to amend 79 Central Acts. 3. It covers provisions administered by 23 Ministries/Departments. 4. The 67 provisions not meant for decriminalisation relate to the further criminalisation of repeat offences. Which of the statements given above are correctly identified?

  1. It proposes to decriminalise 717 provisions.
  2. It seeks to amend 79 Central Acts.
  3. It covers provisions administered by 23 Ministries/Departments.
  4. The 67 provisions not meant for decriminalisation relate to the further criminalisation of repeat offences.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q3. With reference to the legislative journey of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, consider the following statements: 1. The Jan Vishwas Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha in August 2025. 2. The Select Committee that examined the 2025 Bill was chaired by Tejasvi Surya. 3. The Select Committee submitted its report in March 2026. 4. The Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026 was passed by the Rajya Sabha before it was passed by the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above are correctly identified?

  1. The Jan Vishwas Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha in August 2025.
  2. The Select Committee that examined the 2025 Bill was chaired by Tejasvi Surya.
  3. The Select Committee submitted its report in March 2026.
  4. The Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026 was passed by the Rajya Sabha before it was passed by the Lok Sabha.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q4. In the context of the examination of the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2025, a 'Select Committee' of the Lok Sabha is best described as which one of the following?

  • A. A committee constituted to examine a particular Bill referred to it, which ceases to exist once it presents its report on that Bill
  • B. A permanent department-related standing committee that scrutinises all Bills of a given ministry through the year
  • C. A joint committee of both Houses set up to examine the Demands for Grants of the Government
  • D. A committee of the Rajya Sabha that certifies whether a Bill is a Money Bill

Q5. Under which one of the following was the proposal to set up a High-Level Committee for Regulatory Reforms — to review all non-financial-sector regulations, certifications, licenses and permissions to strengthen trust-based economic governance — announced?

  • A. The Union Budget 2025-26
  • B. The Economic Survey 2024-25
  • C. The NITI Aayog Strategy for New India @75
  • D. The report of the Fifteenth Finance Commission

Q6. With reference to the administrative and enforcement architecture of the Jan Vishwas reforms, consider the following statements: 1. The reform has been coordinated by NITI Aayog and the DPIIT. 2. The Jan Vishwas Bill, 2025 provided for an automatic 10% increase in fines and penalties every three years. 3. The Jan Vishwas Act, 2023 provided for the appointment of Adjudicating Officers and Appellate Authorities. 4. Penalties under the scheme are to be adjudicated exclusively by the National Company Law Tribunal. Which of the statements given above are correctly identified?

  1. The reform has been coordinated by NITI Aayog and the DPIIT.
  2. The Jan Vishwas Bill, 2025 provided for an automatic 10% increase in fines and penalties every three years.
  3. The Jan Vishwas Act, 2023 provided for the appointment of Adjudicating Officers and Appellate Authorities.
  4. Penalties under the scheme are to be adjudicated exclusively by the National Company Law Tribunal.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 3 and 4

Q7. Which one of the following is the lead/nodal department that pilots and coordinates the Jan Vishwas decriminalisation exercise across the various administering ministries?

  • A. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
  • B. Department of Legal Affairs
  • C. Department of Economic Affairs
  • D. Department of Consumer Affairs

Q8. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Minister of State in which one of the following Ministries?

  • A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • B. Ministry of Law and Justice
  • C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
  • D. Ministry of Finance

Q9. Among the Central Acts amended under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, which one deals with the law of testamentary and intestate succession?

  • A. The Indian Succession Act, 1925
  • B. The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
  • C. The Indian Registration Act, 1908
  • D. The Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Q10. With reference to the ease-of-doing-business context of the Jan Vishwas reforms, consider the following statements: 1. The Union Budget 2025-26 proposed a High-Level Committee for Regulatory Reforms to review non-financial-sector regulations, licenses and permissions. 2. The reforms aim to promote a 'trust-based' economic governance model. 3. The 2026 Bill replaces jail terms for minor, technical and procedural defaults with monetary penalties and graded enforcement. 4. The 2026 Bill abolishes imprisonment as a punishment under every Central Act in India. Which of the statements given above are correctly identified?

  1. The Union Budget 2025-26 proposed a High-Level Committee for Regulatory Reforms to review non-financial-sector regulations, licenses and permissions.
  2. The reforms aim to promote a 'trust-based' economic governance model.
  3. The 2026 Bill replaces jail terms for minor, technical and procedural defaults with monetary penalties and graded enforcement.
  4. The 2026 Bill abolishes imprisonment as a punishment under every Central Act in India.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4