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GK Questions: Indian Polity – Set 12

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  1. How many readings were held on the Constitution in the Constitution in the Constitution Assembly ?
    1.One
    2.Two
    3.Three
    4.Four
    5.None of these
    Answer – 3.Three
    Explanation :
    Three readings were held on the Constitution in the Constitution in the Constitution Assembly

  2. In which year Sikkim added to the North Eastern Council ?
    1.2000
    2.1998
    3.2003
    4.2002
    5.None of these
    Answer – 4.2002
    Explanation :
    The NEC Act has been amended in 2002 to include membership for the State of Sikkim and restructure the Council as the regional planning body for the North Eastern Region.

  3. From which language the term ‘ Democracy’  has been derived ?
    1.Italy
    2.Greek
    3.French
    4.Japanese
    5.None of these
    Answer – 2.Greek
    Explanation :
    The term ‘ Democracy’  has been derived from Greek

  4. …………………. is an example for Plural executive
    1.Switzerland
    2.Russia
    3.France
    4.America
    5.None of these
    Answer – 1.Switzerland
    Explanation :
    Switzerland is an example for Plural executive. It is unique among the constitution of the World. A system of government which falls in a class by itself, which differs fundamentally from the presidential and cabinet types, but which combines certain features of both, is that of Switzerland.

  5. The Lokayukta and Upalokayukta Act was first passed in ………………….
    1.Andhra Pradesh
    2.Madhya Pradesh
    3.Maharashtra
    4.Karnataka
    5.None of these
    Answer – 3.Maharashtra
    Explanation :
    Maharashtra was the first state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta through The Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act in 1971.This was followed by similar acts being enacted by states of orissa, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat,Kerala and Delhi.

  6. An ordinance issued by the Governor without the approval of the State Legislative shall be effective for a period of ……………………..
    1.6 weeks
    2.3 weeks
    3.2 weeks
    4.5 weeks
    5.None of these
    Answer – 1.6 weeks
    Explanation :
    An ordinance issued by the Governor without the approval of the State Legislative shall be effective for a period of 6 weeks

  7. Who was the first to use the term ‘ State’ ?
    1.Amartya Sen
    2.Machiavelli
    3.Adam Smith
    4.Karl Marx
    5.None of these
    Answer – 2.Machiavelli
    Explanation :
    The Prince starts by describing the subject matter it will handle. In the first sentence Machiavelli uses the word “state” (Italian stato which could also mean “status”) in order to neutrally cover “all forms of organization of supreme political power, whether republican or princely”.

  8. ………………. is custodian of Indian Constitution
    1.President
    2.Prime Minister
    3.Supreme Court Judges
    4.Chief Justice of India
    5.None of these
    Answer – 4.Chief Justice of India
    Explanation :
    The Chief Justice of India is the custodian of the Constitution of India and the higher judiciary has played a crucial role in supporting the separation of powers, an important feature of our democracy .

  9. If Parliament appoint a committee for a special purpose, it is known as
    1.Name depend upon the Head
    2.High level committee
    3.Ad hoc committee
    4.Independent Committee
    5.None of these
    Answer – 3.Ad hoc committee
    Explanation :
    A committee formed ad hoc to deal with the issue, concerned or dealing with a specific subject, purpose, or end: The ad hoc committee disbanded after making its final report.

  10. Fascism believe in ………………..
    1.One party system
    2.Multi party Sysytem
    3.Two Party System
    4.All of these
    5.None of these
    Answer – 1.One party system
    Explanation :
    Fascism is an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization.It believe in One party system