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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following examples:
1. King of Bhutan has declared that in future he will be guided by the advice given to him by elected representatives – Major decisions by elected leaders.
2. The Indian Supreme Court held that the dissolution of Bihar assembly was – Free and fair electoral unconstitutional competition.
3. Political parties in Bangladesh have agreed that a neutral government should rule the country at the time of elections – Rule of law
Which of these examples is/are matched correctly with the features of a democracy?
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Ans C
Options 2 and 3 should be interchanged. The ruling of Supreme Court denotes rule of law, and non-arbitrariness is the functioning of democracy. A neutral government during elections would promote free and fair electoral competition.
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Options 2 and 3 should be interchanged. The ruling of Supreme Court denotes rule of law, and non-arbitrariness is the functioning of democracy. A neutral government during elections would promote free and fair electoral competition.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Match the following examples correctly with the democratic principle involved.
1. The Dutch and the French community share power- Community government.
2. The Panchayats and the state government in India share powers – Federal government
3. The Department of Personnel and Training and the Central administrative tribunal (CAT) share powers – separation of powers.
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Ans (d)
Explanation will again be the same as the previous question as we are dealing with the same concept that has been properly explained previously. DOPT is an administrative agency (executive); CAT is a judicial body Both deal with personnel matters. Hence the separation of powers.
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Ans (d)
Explanation will again be the same as the previous question as we are dealing with the same concept that has been properly explained previously. DOPT is an administrative agency (executive); CAT is a judicial body Both deal with personnel matters. Hence the separation of powers.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
In contrast to autocracy and authoritarianism, democracy generally tends to lead/result in which of the following?
1. High rate of economic growth
2. Economic equity
3. Sectarianism
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Ans D
Evidence across history and countries shows that democracies generally have lower rates of economic growth than dictatorships. This is because of their collective decision-making structures and the number of filters and tests that these decisions have to pass. Moreover, democracies often follow a middle path between the road to economic growth and environmental sustainability.
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Ans D
Evidence across history and countries shows that democracies generally have lower rates of economic growth than dictatorships. This is because of their collective decision-making structures and the number of filters and tests that these decisions have to pass. Moreover, democracies often follow a middle path between the road to economic growth and environmental sustainability.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Social Justice is one of the ideals enshrined in the preamble of the Constitution. Which of the following are correct with regard to the social differences that occur in a society?
1. All kinds of social differences are based on accident of birth.
2 Some of the differences are based on our choices.
3. Every social difference does not lead to social division.
4. Democracy always leads to disintegration of society on the basis of social divisions.
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Ans(a)
These social differences are mostly based on accident of birth. Normally, we do not choose to belong to our community. We belong to it simply because we were born into it. We all experience social differences based on accident of birth in our everyday lives. People around us are male or female, they are tall and short, have different kinds of complexions, or have different physical abilities or disabilities.
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Ans(a)
These social differences are mostly based on accident of birth. Normally, we do not choose to belong to our community. We belong to it simply because we were born into it. We all experience social differences based on accident of birth in our everyday lives. People around us are male or female, they are tall and short, have different kinds of complexions, or have different physical abilities or disabilities.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Which of the following from the Constitution of India is/are specially relevant to Social Justice and Empowerment?
1. Preamble
2. First Schedule
3. Third Schedule
4. Fundamental Rights
5. Directive Principles of State Policy.
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Ans C
Statement 1 The words as enumerated JUSTICE. social, economic and political; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity, and to promote among them all. FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation’. Statement 2: it talks about Indian states and Indian territory
Statement 3: It contains forms of Oaths and affirmations for office holders.
Statement 4: A 23, Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour. A 24, Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc.
Statement 5 : A 38, State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people. A 39, (only first part)- The State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards (a) that the citizens, men and women equally have the right to an adequate means of livelihood.
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Statement 1 The words as enumerated JUSTICE. social, economic and political; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity, and to promote among them all. FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation’. Statement 2: it talks about Indian states and Indian territory
Statement 3: It contains forms of Oaths and affirmations for office holders.
Statement 4: A 23, Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour. A 24, Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc.
Statement 5 : A 38, State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people. A 39, (only first part)- The State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards (a) that the citizens, men and women equally have the right to an adequate means of livelihood.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Which of the following are NOT secured by the preamble of the Indian constitution to its citizens?
1. Social and economic equality 2. Political equality
3. Equality of opportunity
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Ans B
The preamble does not state that all Indian citizens will be socially, economically and politically equal. It merely states that there will be justice and justice does not mean equality. It simply means what is fair and reasonable. Equality of opportunity is mentioned in preamble.
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The preamble does not state that all Indian citizens will be socially, economically and politically equal. It merely states that there will be justice and justice does not mean equality. It simply means what is fair and reasonable. Equality of opportunity is mentioned in preamble.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Which of the following provisions of the chapter on Fundamental Rights in the Constitution ensure civic equality?
1. Article 13
2. Article 14
3. Article 16
4. Article 19
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ans A
The Preamble secures to all citizens of India equality of status and opportunity. This provision embraces three dimensions of equality – civic, political and economic.
The following provisions of the chapter on Fundamental Rights ensure civic equality
Equality before the law (Article 14).
Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth (Article 15).
Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (Article 16).
Abolition of untouchability (Article 17).
Abolition of titles (Article 18).
There are two provisions in the Constitution that seek to achieve political equality No person is to be declared ineligible for inclusion in electoral rolls on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex (Article 325).
Elections to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies to be on the basis of adult suffrage (Article 326).
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ans A
The Preamble secures to all citizens of India equality of status and opportunity. This provision embraces three dimensions of equality – civic, political and economic.
The following provisions of the chapter on Fundamental Rights ensure civic equality
Equality before the law (Article 14).
Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth (Article 15).
Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (Article 16).
Abolition of untouchability (Article 17).
Abolition of titles (Article 18).
There are two provisions in the Constitution that seek to achieve political equality No person is to be declared ineligible for inclusion in electoral rolls on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex (Article 325).
Elections to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies to be on the basis of adult suffrage (Article 326).
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
The Constitution of India, in Article 1, describes India as a
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Ans C
Option A: The term ‘Federation’ has nowhere been used in the Constitution. So, A is clearly wrong.
In S. R Bommai v UOI, 1994 AIR 1918, however, the Supreme Court laid down that the Constitution is federal and characterised federalism as its ‘basic feature’.
Option C: Article I, on the other hand, describes India as a Union of States’ which implies two things: Indian Federation is not the result of an agreement by the states and no state has the right to secede from the federation.
Hence, the Indian Constitution has been variously described as ‘ federal in form but unitary in spirit’, “quasi-federal’, ‘bargaining federalism’, operative federalism’, etc.
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Ans C
Option A: The term ‘Federation’ has nowhere been used in the Constitution. So, A is clearly wrong.
In S. R Bommai v UOI, 1994 AIR 1918, however, the Supreme Court laid down that the Constitution is federal and characterised federalism as its ‘basic feature’.
Option C: Article I, on the other hand, describes India as a Union of States’ which implies two things: Indian Federation is not the result of an agreement by the states and no state has the right to secede from the federation.
Hence, the Indian Constitution has been variously described as ‘ federal in form but unitary in spirit’, “quasi-federal’, ‘bargaining federalism’, operative federalism’, etc.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements.
1. Territory of India’ is a wider expression than the ‘Union of India’ as the later includes only states while the former includes not only the states but also union territories and territories that may be acquired by the Government of India at any future time.
2. India according to the modes recognised by international law. 3. Parliament can establish new states that were not a part of the Union of India.
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Ans D
Notably, the ‘Territory of India’ is a wider expression than the Union of India because the latter includes only states while the former includes not only the states but also union territories and territories that may be acquired by the Government of India at any future time. The states are the members of the federal system and share a distribution of powers with the Centre. The union territories and the acquired territories, on the other hand, are directly administered by the Central government
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Notably, the ‘Territory of India’ is a wider expression than the Union of India because the latter includes only states while the former includes not only the states but also union territories and territories that may be acquired by the Government of India at any future time. The states are the members of the federal system and share a distribution of powers with the Centre. The union territories and the acquired territories, on the other hand, are directly administered by the Central government
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. The constitution does not contain any separate provisions for the administration of acquired territories.
2. There is no uniformity in the administrative system of the Union Territories even while they belong to a common category. Which of these is/are true?
