Description : The basic features of the Indian Constitution which are not amendable under Article 368 are - (1) Sovereignty, territorial integrity, federal system and judicial review. (2) Sovereignty ... 4) Sovereignty, territorial integrity, federal system, judicial review and parliamentary system of government.
Last Answer : (4) Sovereignty, territorial integrity, federal system, judicial review and parliamentary system of government. Explanation: The power of Parliament to legislate and amend provisions of the ... review; Independence of Judiciary; Harmony between Fundamental rights and Directive principles; etc.
Description : The two basic principles of the liberal theory of democracy as emphasised by John Locke, are (1) Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property (2) Representative Democracy and Workers' Rights (3) Popular Sovereignty and constitutional government (4) Women suffrage and popular sovereignty
Last Answer : (1) Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property Explanation: John Locke's "Two Treatises on Government" of 1689 established two fundamental liberal ideas: economic liberty (meaning ... democratic principle of universal participation. That no man shall be excluded from the political process.
Description : Which of the following is the inalienable attribute of the parliamentaiy system of government? (1) Flexibility of the Constitution (2) Fusion of Executive and Legislature (3) Judicial Supremacy (4) Parliamentary Sovereignty
Last Answer : (2) Fusion of Executive and Legislature Explanation: A parliamentary system is a system of democratic governance of a state in which the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy ... to, the legislature (parliament). The executive and legislative branches are thus interconnected.
Description : Which one of the following is not an essential element of a federal form of government? (1) Written Constitution (2) Independent judiciary (3) Division of power (4) Separation of powers
Last Answer : (4) Separation of powers Explanation: In a federal form of government separation of powers is not an essential element. A federal state is a political entity characterized by a union of partially self ... of government in which a division of powers between central govt. and regional govt. eg. India.
Description : The state possesses – (1) only external sovereignty (2) only internal sovereignty (3) both internal and external sovereignty (4) neither external nor internal sovereignty
Last Answer : (3) both internal and external sovereignty Explanation: At its core, sovereignty is typically taken to mean the possession of absolute authority within a bounded territorial space. There is essentially ... within its territory. Externally, sovereignty is the entry ticket into the society of states.
Description : The main feature of the Federal State is (1) Decentralisation (2) Centralisation (3) Theory of separation of powers (4) Sovereignty
Last Answer : (1) Decentralisation Explanation: Decentralization is one of the key features of a federal state. In a federal state, sovereignty and the power to govern are constitutionally divided between a central governing authority and constituent political units (such as states or provinces).
Description : What is popular sovereignty? (1) Sovereignty of peoples representative (2) Sovereignty of the legal head (3) Sovereignty of the head of state (4) Sovereignty of the people
Last Answer : (4) Sovereignty of the people Explanation: Popular sovereignty is the principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives ... are the source of all political power. It is also known as sovereignty of the people.
Description : The modern state system with its territorial sovereignty came into existence first in Europe in the wake of the : (1) Treaty of Versailles (2) Congress of Vienna (3) Treaty of Westphalia (4) Congress of Berlin
Last Answer : (3) Treaty of Westphalia Explanation: The peace treaties of Westphalia were, signed in 1648, which led to the emergence of modern state system in international relations.
Description : Plural Theory of Sovereignty emphasizes the importance of – (1) State (2) Religion (3) Individuals (4) Associations
Last Answer : (4) Associations Explanation: The pluralist theory of sovereignty is a reaction to monistic or legal theory of sovereignty. To monistic theory state is supreme association and all other associations are ... , although it exercises unique functions. Important feature of the state is supremacy of law.
Description : Popular sovereignty was advocated by – (1) Rousseau (2) John Locke (3) Thomas Hobbes (4) T.H. Green
Last Answer : (3) Thomas Hobbes Explanation: Popular sovereignty or the sovereignty of the people is the principle that the legitimacy of the state is created and sustained by the will or consent of its ... that clearly highlighted the ideals of "general will" and further matured the idea of popular sovereignty.
Description : The President of India takes oath - (1) to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India. (2) to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India. (3) to uphold the Constitution and Laws of the country. (4) to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law of the country
Last Answer : (4) to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law of the country Explanation: The President of India takes oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the Jaw of the country.
Description : Sovereignty of Indian Parliament is restricted by: (1) Powers of the President of India (2) Judicial Review (3) Powers of the Prime Minister of India (4) Leader of the opposition
Last Answer : (2) Judicial Review Explanation: Sovereignty of Indian parliament is restricted by judicial review. The concept also holds that the legislative body may change or repeal any previous legislation, and so that it is not bound by written law (in some cases, even a constitution) or by precedent.
Description : Which one among the following is not a fundamental duty? (1) To abide by the Constitution of India and respect the national flag and national anthem (2) To safeguard public property (3) To protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India (4) To render compulsory military service
Last Answer : (4) To render compulsory military service Explanation: To render compulsory military service is not a fundamental duty of the Indian Citizens.
Description : Which one among the following is not a fundamental duty of the citizen of India? (1) To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform (2) To safeguard public ... the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India (4) To practice family planning and to control population
Last Answer : (4) To practice family planning and to control population Explanation: To practise family planning and to control population, is not a fundamental duty of the citizen of India. The Fundamental ... child or ward was provided opportunities for education between the ages of six and fourteen years.
Description : Which of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution? (1) Written constitution (2) Federalism (3) Sovereignty of Parliament (4) Judicial Review
Last Answer : (3) Sovereignty of Parliament Explanation: Sovereignty of Parliament is not a feature of Indian constitution. Judicial review refers to the power of the judiciary to interpret the constitution and law or order of the legislature and executive void.
Description : In India legal sovereignty is vested with (1) the President (2) the Judiciary (3) the Cabinet (4) the Constitution
Last Answer : (4) the Constitution Explanation : Legal sovereignty represents the lawyer's conception of sovereignty. It is associated with the supreme law-making authority in the state. The body which has ... a king or dictator or parliament. Legal sovereignty is organized and reorganized by constitutional law.
Description : The Union Government on 22 May 2016 appointed whom as the new Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory (UT) of Pondicherry? (1) Kiran Bedi (2) Kalyan Singh (3) Ram Naik (4) Mukul Sangma
Last Answer : (1) Kiran Bedi Explanation: BJP leader and former IPS officer Kiran Bedi was, in May 2016, appointed Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. The post had been lying vacant after the Narendra Modi ... The Union Territory was under the additional charge of Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Description : Which one of the following is not the technique of the balance of power? (1) Amassing of weapons (2) Seizing of territory (3) Methods of persuasion (4) Creating of buffer states
Last Answer : (3) Methods of persuasion Explanation: Methods of persuasion are not the technique of the balance of power.
Description : Which one of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to noncitizens? (1) Freedom of speech, assembly and form association (2) Freedom to move, reside and ... acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business (4) Right to constitutional remedies
Last Answer : (3) Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business Explanation: Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation trade or business is also available to non citizens.
Description : Who among the following shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India in performance of his duties? (1) Advocate General (2) Attorney General (3) Additional Advocate General (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (2) Attorney General Explanation: The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India. He has also the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament.
Description : The Attorney General of India has the right to audience in – (1) any Sessions Court (2) High Court (3) Supreme Court (4) any court of law within the territory of India
Last Answer : (4) any court of law within the territory of India Explanation: Powers and duties of the Attorney General of India is given in Article 76 of the Indian Constitution which mentions that in the ... in any reference made by the President to the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution.
Description : Which of the following is not a Union Territory? (1) Dadra and Nagar Haveli (2) Lakshadweep (3) Puducherry (4) Nagaland
Last Answer : (4) Nagaland Explanation: Nagaland is a state in Northeast India. It was formally inaugurated as a state on 1 December 1963 and Kohima was declared as its capital. It borders the state of Assam to the west, Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam to the north, Burma to the east and Manipur to the south.
Description : The largest Union Territory of India is (1) Daman and Diu (2) Puducherry (3) Delhi (4) Chandigarh
Last Answer : (3) Delhi Explanation: The top three largest union territories are Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Delhi and Puducherry.
Description : Which among the following Union Territory has a Judicial Commissioner? (1) Pondicherry (2) Andaman & Nicobar Islands (3) Daman & Diu (4) Lakshadweep
Last Answer : (3) Daman & Diu Explanation: Act no. 16 of 1964 is an act to declare the judicial commissioner's court for Goa, Daman and Diu [16th may, 1964].
Description : Which of the following is not a Union Territory? (1) Pondicherry (2) Nagaland (3) Daman and Diu (4) Lakshadweep
Last Answer : (2) Nagaland Explanation: Nagaland was given the status of State of Indian Union in 1961 and it was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963.
Description : The day-to-day administration of a Union Territory in India is carried out by the— (1) President (2) Governor (3) Home Minister (4) Lt. Governor
Last Answer : (4) Lt. Governor Explanation: Unlike the states of India, which have their own elected governments, union territories are ruled directly by the federal government; the President of India appoints an Administrator or LieutenantGovernor for each territory.
Description : Which one of the following is not an element of the State? (1) Population (2) Land (3) Army (4) Government
Last Answer : (3) Army Explanation: The state has four essential elements. These are: (1) population, (2) territory (land), (3) government, (4) sovereignty (or independence). The first two ... come into being. Therefore some scholars have argued that international recognition be an essential element of state.
Description : 1. Which bank gives long term loan to farmers? 2. Which mineral is essential for controling heart beat? 3. The Chief Minister of Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by whom ... of rock to the changes of temperature? 20. Who laid the foundations of Portuguese power in India?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Land Development Bank 2. Iodine 3. Lt. Governor 4. Pules 5. Arthashastra 6. 6 kg 7. Ornithologist 8. 1952 at Bombay 9. 8.00 A.M. 10. Mahmud of Ghazni 11. Heredity ... 15. Muhammad Ghori 16. Per capita income 17. Bangladesh 18. Serology 19. Mechanical weathering 20. Alfonso de Albuquerque
Description : Consumer's sovereignty means: (1) consumers are free to spend their income as they like. (2) consumers have the power to manage the economy. (3) consumer's expenditures influence the allocation of resources. (4) consumer goods are free from government control,
Last Answer : (1) consumers are free to spend their income as they like. Explanation: Consumer sovereignty means that buyers ultimately determine which goods and services remain in production. In unrestricted markets, ... to motivate producers. So ultimately it means how the consumers want to spend their incomes.
Description : Consumer’s sovereignty means: (1) consumers are free to spend their income as they like. (2) consumers have the power to manage the economy. (3) consumer’s expenditures influence the alloca tion of resources. (4) consumer goods are free from government control.
Last Answer : consumers are free to spend their income as they like.
Description : Which of the following is not the essential qualification for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India? (1) Should be a citizen of India (2) Should be at least 35 years of age (3) Should ... for at least 10 years as an advocate in one or more High Courts (4) Should be an eminent jurist
Last Answer : (2) Should be at least 35 years of age Explanation: The Constitution of India mentions certain conditions for a person to be eligible for being a judge of the Supreme Court of India. In order to be ... for at least 10 years or he must be, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.
Description : The essential feature of democracy is giving Prominence to the – (1) Executive (2) Judiciary (3) Citizen (4) Civil Society
Last Answer : (3) Citizen Explanation: The essential feature of democracy is giving prominence to the citizen. One of the key features of democracy is that by the people, from the people and to the people. People occupy the centre stage here.
Description : _______ are essential for liberty. (1) Restrictions (2) Rights (3) Privileges (4) Laws
Last Answer : (2) Rights Explanation: Liberty is the value of individuals to have agency (control over their own actions). The conceptions of liberty typically consist of the freedom of individuals from outside compulsion or coercion. So the active exercise of freedom and rights as essential to liberty.
Description : What do you think about the fact that Israel will not accept a Palaestinian state with full sovereignty while demanding that Palaestina recognise Israel's full sovereignty?
Last Answer : Well, what can I say – I think it’s baloney but you don’t want me to get started with my anti-Israeli politics sentiments
Description : One of the features of a free market economy is - (1) active state intervention (2) public ownership of factors of production (3) rationing and price control (4) consumer's sovereignty
Last Answer : (4) consumer's sovereignty Explanation: Consumer Sovereignty is one of the features of a free market economy. It refers to the assertion consumer preferences determine the production of goods and ... market performance is in fact responsive to the specific wants of the consumers within the system.
Description : The following information's are exemption from disclosure a) Information disclosure of which would prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India b) Information which has been expressly forbidden ... of which would harm the competitive position of third party. e) All the above
Last Answer : e) All the above
Description : One of the features of a free market economy is (1) active state intervention (2) public ownership of factors of production (3) rationing and price control (4) consumer’s sovereignty
Last Answer : consumer’s sovereignty
Description : Appropriate government means in relation to a public authority which is established, constituted, owned, controlled or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly by a) The Central government b) The State government c) Union territory administration d) All the above
Last Answer : d) All the above
Description : Court will take judicial notice of the following - a) All laws in force in territory of India b) The accession to office names, titles, functions and signatures of the persons filling for the ... of hostilities between the Government of India and any other state or body d) All the above
Description : What is the meaning of Indian State in the Constitution— (A) Any territory recognized by President of India (B) Any territory before commencement of Indian Constitution by the British ruler (C) Any territory which government of the Dominion of India recognised (D) B & C
Last Answer : (D) B & C
Description : The Vice-President of India is also the (1) speaker of Lok Sabha (2) Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha (3) Head of the State (4) Head of the Government
Last Answer : (2) Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha Explanation: The Vice President also serves as the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha (Council of States). Thus, apart from holding the executive ... shared by any other Commonwealth Country, and was borrowed from the Constitution of the United States.
Description : The President of India is - (1) the Head of State (2) the Head of Government (3) both Head of the State and the Head of the Government (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (3) both Head of the State and the Head of the Government Explanation: The President of India is the state of the Republic of India. The President is the formal head of t he executive, legislature and judiciary of India and is also the commander-inchief of the Indian Armed Forces.
Description : Economic presence of the government in social realm is found under - (1) Fundamental Rights (2) Fundamental Duties (3) Directive Principles of State Policy (4) Policy for determining citizenship
Last Answer : (3) Directive Principles of State Policy Explanation: The principles have been inspired by the Directive Principles given in the Constitution of Ireland and also by the principles of Gandhism; and relate to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters.
Description : India is considered as a `Republic' mainly because : (1) the head of the State is elected. (2) it gained independence on 15th August 1947 (3) it has its own written constitution (4) it is having a Parlia-mentaiy form of Government.
Last Answer : (1) the head of the State is elected. Explanation: A republic is a form of government in which the country is considered a "public matter" (Latin: res publica), not the private concern ... rule, and aristocracies or oligarchies, where only some of the people rule, as republican forms of government.
Description : The Governor may recommend the imposition of the President's rule in the state (1) on the recommendation of the State Legislature (2) on the recommendation of the President (3) on the ... Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India
Last Answer : (4) if he is convinced thai the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India Explanation: President's rule refers to Article 356 of ... 356 is invoked if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery in any states of India.
Description : The salaries and allowances of the Council of Ministers of the State Government are paid from the : (1) Reserve Bank of India (2) Treasury of the State Government (3) Contingency Fund of the State (4) Consolidated Fund of the State
Last Answer : (4) Consolidated Fund of the State Explanation: Members of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council of a State shall be entitled to receive such salaries and allowances as may ... the Legislative Assembly of the corresponding province. The salary is paid from state consolidated fund.
Description : Sarkaria Commission was constituted to give its report on – (1) New pay scales for the government servants (2) Centre-State relations (3) Ram Janmabhomi - Bahr" Masjid dispute (4) (4) Kaveri dispute
Last Answer : (2) Centre-State relations Explanation: Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and ... and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
Description : Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by - (1) The State Election Commission of respective States (2) The Law Ministry of Government of India (3) The Election Commission of India (4) Election Department of the State Governments
Last Answer : (3) The Election Commission of India Explanation: Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by Election Commission of India.
Description : What can the President do if a State fails to comply with the Directives of the Central Government? (1) He can dissolve State Legislature and order fresh elections (2) He can declare the break-down ... (3) He can send paramilitary forces to the State to secure compliance (4) Any of the above
Last Answer : (2) He can declare the break-down aconstitutional machinery in the State and assume responsibility for the governance of the State Explanation: If the President is satisfied, on the basis of the ... six months to a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.