Q. The form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a faction of persons or families is called-

Correct Answer

Oligarchy

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. Who among the following was the first ‘Minister of Finance’ in independent India?
    A)Liaquat Ali Khan
    B)R.K. Shanmukham Chetty
    C)John Mathai
    D)Satya Narayan Sinha
    Answer: R.K. Shanmukham Chetty
  • Q. Which of the following ensures grassroot democracy in India-
    A)Interstate council
    B)Panchayati raj
    C)President
    D)CAG
    Answer: Panchayati raj
  • Q. What is the meaning of Fascism in respect to state-
    A)State is a matter of exploitation by a group of people
    B)State is in control of the king
    C)State grows the concept of individualism
    D)Nation state is a uninterrupted dominance
    Answer: State is in control of the king
  • Q. In which year did the first amendment of Indian Constitution take place?
    A)1950
    B)1951
    C)1948
    D)1949
    Answer: 1951
  • Q. What is the meaning of “Public Interest Litigation”?
    A)A case brought by victim to court, involving public interest
    B)Anything of public interest
    C)A case brought by anyone to court involving public interest
    D)A directive issued by Supreme Court involving public interest
    Answer: A case brought by anyone to court involving public interest
  • Q. The Indian constitution was adopted on-
    A)26 January, 1946
    B)26 January, 1950
    C)26 November, 1949
    D)31 December, 19,49
    Answer: 26 November, 1949
  • Q. In India, which kind of emergency has been imposed only once-
    A)President's rule
    B)Internal disturbance emergency
    C)External situation emergency
    D)Financial emergency
    Answer: Internal disturbance emergency
  • Q. Which of the following statement is true about “Community Government”? I. This government is elected by people belonging to one language community. II. This government has the power regarding cultural, educational and language related issues.
    A)Only I
    B)Both I and II
    C)Only II
    D)Neither I nor II
    Answer: Both I and II
  • Q. The fifth schedule to the constitution of India deals with administration and control of :
    A)The Forms of Oaths or Affirmations.
    B)Scheduled areas and Scheduled Tribes.
    C)The Union list, State list and the concurrent list.
    D)Provisions as to disqualification on ground of defection.
    Answer: Scheduled areas and Scheduled Tribes.
  • Q. The majority of the provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended-
    A)By the Parliament alone
    B)By the State Legislatures acting together
    C)With the joint approval of the Parliament and State Legislatures
    D)Only on ratification by half of the States
    Answer: By the Parliament alone
  • Q. Which among the following describes Public Interest group?
    A)Organisation that promote common interest
    B)Organizations that promote interest of particular section of group
    C)A Struggle launched for resolution of a social problem
    D)Organisation that mobilizes people with a view to win political power
    Answer: Organisation that promote common interest
  • Q. The states which have a common High Court are-
    A)Gujarat and Orissa
    B)Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
    C)Maharashtra and Goa
    D)Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
    Answer: Maharashtra and Goa
  • Q. Who said ‘The God, who gave us life, gave us the liberty at the same time’?
    A)Plato
    B)Marx
    C)Jefferson
    D)Locke
    Answer: Jefferson
  • Q. Answer the name of two temporary houses of parliamentary structure of India-
    A)Lok Sabha and Legislative Council
    B)Rajya Sabha and Legislative Assembly
    C)Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council
    D)Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly
    Answer: Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly
  • Q. Which of the following person was elected unopposed for the post of president?
    A)S.Radhakrishanan
    B)Rajendra Prasad
    C)N.Sanjeev Reddy
    D)Shankar Dayal Sharma
    Answer: N.Sanjeev Reddy
  • Q. Which of the following is not considered a Democracy?
    A)Norway
    B)USA
    C)India
    D)China
    Answer: China
  • Q. The declaration that Democracy is a Government of the people, by the people for the people was made by-
    A)George Washington
    B)Abrahm Lincoln
    C)Theodre Roosevelt
    D)Winston Churchill
    Answer: Abrahm Lincoln
  • Q. When was National Commission for Minorities established-
    A)1989
    B)1980
    C)1990
    D)1992
    Answer: 1992
  • Q. The inclusion of a separate chapter on fundamental duties in the Constitution was recommended by
    A)Ram Nandan Committee
    B)Sardar Swaran Singh Committee
    C)Mondal Commitee
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sardar Swaran Singh Committee
  • Q. The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by
    A)Lok Sabha
    B)the people
    C)elected members of the legislative assembly
    D)elected members of the legislative council
    Answer: elected members of the legislative assembly

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