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. What is the minimum age for the post of Prime Minister of India?
    A)21
    B)18
    C)25
    D)35
    Answer: 25
  • Q. Article 359 of the Constitution authorizes the president of India to suspend the right to move any court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights during :
    A)A failure of constitutional machinery in States
    B)A National Emergency
    C)A financial emergency
    D)None of Above
    Answer: A National Emergency
  • Q. The Superme Court at Calcutta was established by-
    A)Pitts India Act of 1784
    B)Regulating Act of 1773
    C)Charter Act of 1793
    D)Charter Act of 1813
    Answer: Regulating Act of 1773
  • Q. Which Country has the first woman Prime Minister in the world-
    A)Sri Lanka
    B)India
    C)Israel
    D)Pakistan
    Answer: Sri Lanka
  • Q. Which of the following elements are necessary for a democratic system-
    A)Equality of opportunity
    B)Free and unbiased election
    C)Protection of rights
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India acts as the chief accountant and auditor for the-
    A)State Government
    B)Union Government
    C)Union and State Governments
    D)Neither Union nor State Governments
    Answer: Union and State Governments
  • Q. Coup is-
    A)A system of rules that takes effect when a military authority takes control of normal administration and justice
    B)Sudden overthrow of a government illegally
    C)Territory under the immediate political control of another state
    D)All options are correct
    Answer: Sudden overthrow of a government illegally
  • Q. The president can be impeached for
    A)disregarding Parliament
    B)violating the constitution
    C)for not taking the prime minister's advice
    D)All of the above
    Answer: violating the constitution
  • Q. The Chairman of Rajya sabha can be removed from his office only if he is removed from :
    A)The office of President
    B)Removed from Lok Shaba
    C)The office of Vice-President
    D)None of Above
    Answer: The office of Vice-President
  • Q. The Judge of the High Court hold office-
    A)Till they have attained 62 years of age
    B)During the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
    C)Till they have attained 65 years of age
    D)As long as they desire
    Answer: Till they have attained 62 years of age
  • Q. The Indian constitution came into force on-
    A)26 January, 1952
    B)26 January, 1950
    C)15 August, 1948
    D)31 Novembar,1949
    Answer: 26 January, 1950
  • Q. In how many ways Indian citizenship can be lost?
    A)Two
    B)One
    C)Three
    D)Four
    Answer: Three
  • Q. On which principle, the General Indian Election is based on-
    A)Regional Representation
    B)Proportional Representation
    C)Executive Representation
    D)General Representation
    Answer: Regional Representation
  • Q. A unitary form of government is that in which all the powers are concentrated in the hands of-
    A)Central government
    B)Local government
    C)Provincial government
    D)Panchayats
    Answer: Central government
  • Q. The constitution does not have the provision to impeach-
    A)Chief Justice of Any High Court
    B)Chief Justice of Supreme Court
    C)Governor
    D)President
    Answer: Governor
  • Q. Formation of a new state in India is done by Citizenship-
    A)Simple Majority
    B)Special Majority
    C)Without Majority
    D)None of these
    Answer: Simple Majority
  • Q. What is the basis of recognition of minorities in Indian constitution?
    A)Caste
    B)Religion
    C)Ratio of the community to total population
    D)Colour
    Answer: Religion
  • Q. The number of Union Territories in India is-
    A)8
    B)5
    C)9
    D)6
    Answer: 8
  • Q. Which state assembly has the maximum number of members-
    A)Maharashtra
    B)Uttar Pradesh
    C)West Bengal
    D)Andhra Pradesh
    Answer: Uttar Pradesh
  • Q. The Phrase “equality before law” used in article-14 of Indian constitution has been borrowed from-
    A)Germany
    B)U.S.A
    C)Britain
    D)Greece
    Answer: Britain

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