UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Why did SC back curbs on online gaming?

Q1. Which Union Ministry has been designated as the nodal ministry for the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025?

  • A. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
  • B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
  • C. Ministry of Home Affairs
  • D. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Q2. The Supreme Court's May 2026 verdict upheld the Centre's power to levy 28% GST on online money gaming primarily on the basis of which Article of the Constitution?

  • A. Article 246
  • B. Article 246A
  • C. Article 265
  • D. Article 268A

Q3. Apart from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, how many Union Ministries are represented at Joint Secretary level on the Online Gaming Authority of India?

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

Q4. According to the Supreme Court's May 2026 ruling in State of Tamil Nadu v. Junglee Games India, the determinative test for classifying an activity as 'betting and gambling' is:

  • A. Whether the outcome of the game is predominantly determined by chance rather than skill
  • B. Whether money or money's worth is staked upon an uncertain future outcome, irrespective of the skill-chance distinction
  • C. Whether the platform deducts a commission from the player's stake
  • D. Whether the activity is conducted in a physical premises licensed by the State

Q5. Who serves as the Chairperson of the Online Gaming Authority of India constituted under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025?

  • A. The Cabinet Secretary
  • B. The Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
  • C. An Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
  • D. A retired Supreme Court Judge nominated by the Chief Justice of India