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. The civil affairs like marriage, divorce, inheritance etc. which has been authorised by the constitution to make legal laws?
    A)States, by the State List of the Constitution
    B)Centre, by the Union List of the Constitution
    C)Centre and States, by the Concurrent List of the Constitution
    D)Religious authorities which have relation to individual affairs
    Answer: Centre and States, by the Concurrent List of the Constitution
  • Q. Who was the first Speaker of Lok Sabha?
    A)Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
    B)G. V. Mavalankar
    C)M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
    D)Dr. P.V. Cherian
    Answer: G. V. Mavalankar
  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha) of West Bengal is-
    A)16
    B)12
    C)18
    D)31
    Answer: 16
  • Q. Rajasthan is the first state which-
    A)Started Mandal System
    B)Implemented Local Self Governance
    C)Started direct election of chairperson
    D)Started indirect election of chairperson
    Answer: Implemented Local Self Governance
  • Q. _______ amends the Constitution.
    A)Prime Minister's Office
    B)Ministry of Defence
    C)Parliament
    D)Securities and Exchange Board of India
    Answer: Parliament
  • Q. Who is the constitutional head of the Indian government?
    A)Prime Minister
    B)President
    C)Chief justice of India
    D)Attorney general
    Answer: President
  • Q. _____is an institutional mechanism to accommodate two sets of polities one at the regional level and the other at the national level.
    A)Democracy
    B)Feudalism
    C)Federalism
    D)Aristocracy
    Answer: Federalism
  • Q. Who has the power to decide on an election petition for any state-
    A)Suprime Court
    B)Parliament
    C)High Court
    D)Election Commission
    Answer: High Court
  • Q. Articles-74 and 75 ofIndian Constitution deal with matters of-
    A)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    B)Council of Ministers
    C)President of India
    D)Cabinet Ministers
    Answer: Council of Ministers
  • Q. In which historic case did the supreme court of India hold that the preamble to the constitution of India is a part of the constitution and hence can be amended ?
    A)Kesavananda Bharti Vs. State of Kerala (1973)
    B)S. R. Bommai Vs. Union of India
    C)L.M.Singhvi Vs. Union of India
    D)None of Above
    Answer: Kesavananda Bharti Vs. State of Kerala (1973)
  • Q. When any House of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha ) is adjourned without naming a day for reassembly it is known as :
    A)Adjournment of Debate
    B)Demand for Grants
    C)Adjournment of the sitting of the House
    D)Adjournment Sine die
    Answer: Adjournment Sine die
  • Q. Which among the following is not a preventive detention act?
    A)Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA)
    B)Terrorism and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) act (TADA)
    C)Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA)
    D)Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA)
    Answer: Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA)
  • Q. For which one of the following judgements of Supreme Court of India, the Kesavananda Bharti Vs State of India case is considered a landmark?
    A)Abolishing untouchability from the country
    B)The religion cannot be mobilised for political ends
    C)Right of life and liberty cannot be suspended under any circumstance
    D)The basic structure of the Constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed
    Answer: The basic structure of the Constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed
  • Q. Universal adult franchise shows that India is a country which is-
    A)Socialist
    B)Secular
    C)Democratic
    D)Sovereign
    Answer: Democratic
  • Q. According to Indian constitution, which of the following is a Constitutional Body-
    A)National Development Council
    B)Finance Commission
    C)Planning Commission
    D)None of these
    Answer: Finance Commission
  • Q. When was the Planning Commission set up-
    A)1951
    B)1950
    C)1952
    D)1949
    Answer: 1950
  • Q. There are total parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha constituency) in Maharashtra-
    A)19
    B)11
    C)10
    D)1
    Answer: 19
  • 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. Bicameral system is a feature of which of the following form of government-
    A)President system
    B)Parliamentary system
    C)Federal system
    D)Unitary system
    Answer: Federal system
  • Q. Which of the following is not a Union Territory?
    A)Lakashadweep
    B)Dadra and Nagar Haveli
    C)Puducherry
    D)Nagaland
    Answer: Nagaland

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