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 total number of members for the main opposition party in parliament-
    A)1/4 of total members
    B)1/3 of total members
    C)1/6 of total members
    D)1/10 of total members
    Answer: 1/10 of total members
  • Q. Which of the followings are currect about “no-confidence motion” in Parliament- 1. It is not mentioned in the constitution 2. The gap between two noconfidence motion should be six months 3. It should be supported by at least 100 members of house 4. It can only be presented in Lok Sabha
    A)1,2,3 and 4
    B)2 and 4
    C)1,2 and 4
    D)1 and 4
    Answer: 1,2 and 4
  • Q. “Population control and family planning” is listed in the list given in the________Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
    A)State
    B)Union
    C)Global
    D)Concurrent
    Answer: Concurrent
  • Q. All legislative subject are mentioned in three lists union list, concurrent list and state list. Any subject is not mentioned in all three list, the law on that particular subject can be framed by-
    A)State Legislature only
    B)Parliament only
    C)1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Parliament only
  • Q. Which one of the followingis an item included in the list of Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen in the Constitution?
    A)To develop scientific temper humanism and the spirit of enquiry and reform
    B)To practice secularism
    C)To pay all taxes to government regularly and correctly
    D)Not to assault any public servant during performance of his duties
    Answer: To develop scientific temper humanism and the spirit of enquiry and reform
  • Q. The new committee system constitutes an improvement over the earlier committee system in so far as
    A)it enables the Parliament to examine the grants of all the ministries and departments in detail
    B)it assures representation to all the political parties in proportion to their strength in the Parlia
    C)it enables the Parliament to accept the demands of various ministries without scrutiny
    D)None of the above
    Answer: it enables the Parliament to examine the grants of all the ministries and departments in detail
  • Q. The nature of the anti-imperialist struggle was
    A)initially constitutional and by large non-violent
    B)always peaceful and constitutional
    C)based on continuous armed resistance
    D)largely supported by foreign powers
    Answer: initially constitutional and by large non-violent
  • Q. The Prime Minister of India is-
    A)Selected
    B)Elected
    C)Nominated
    D)Appointed
    Answer: Appointed
  • Q. Which among the following country is not a part of ‘Second World Countries’?
    A)China
    B)Russia
    C)Mongolia
    D)Argentina
    Answer: Argentina
  • Q. _____ means that the Presjdent of India can refer any matter that is of public importance or that which involves interpretation of Constitution to Supreme Court for advice.
    A)Writ Jurisdiction
    B)Original Jurisdiction
    C)Appellate Jurisdiction
    D)Advisory Jurisdiction
    Answer: Advisory Jurisdiction
  • Q. Article-60 of the Indian Constitution refers to-
    A)Oath of the President
    B)Election of the president of India
    C)Impeachment of the President
    D)Vice President of India
    Answer: Oath of the President
  • Q. India is a republic, that means:
    A)The head of state in India is directly elected for a fixed period.
    B)The head of state in India is indirectly elected for life time.
    C)The head of state in India is indirectly elected for a fixed period.
    D)The head of state in India is directly elected for life time.
    Answer: The head of state in India is indirectly elected for a fixed period.
  • Q. Which of the following is necessary for the development of Democratic Institutions-
    A)Single-Party System
    B)Agricultural Economy
    C)Armed Forces
    D)Respect to Individual Rights
    Answer: Respect to Individual Rights
  • Q. Which of the following writs/ orders of the High Court/Supreme Court is sought to get an order of an authority quashed?
    A)Certiorari
    B)Mandamus
    C)Quo Warranto
    D)Habeas corpus
    Answer: Certiorari
  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Haryana is-
    A)26
    B)10
    C)28
    D)48
    Answer: 10
  • Q. The Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the constituent Assembly of India was-
    A)D.P. Khaitan
    B)K.M.Munshi
    C)Dr. B.R. Arnbedkar
    D)T.T. Krishanmachari
    Answer: Dr. B.R. Arnbedkar
  • Q. The right to equal opportunity for all citizens in matter of public employment has been enshrined in :
    A)Article 17
    B)Article 16
    C)Article 18
    D)Article 19
    Answer: Article 16
  • Q. How many members are in United Nation general assembly-
    A)191
    B)190
    C)192
    D)193
    Answer: 193
  • Q. Which type of emergency has not been declared so far in India?
    A)External emergency caused due to external threat
    B)Internal emergency caused due to internal disturbances
    C)State emergency caused due to failure of constitutional machinery in the state
    D)Financial Emergency
    Answer: Financial Emergency
  • Q. Which of the following is an Example of Unitary and Presidential system of governance Government?
    A)Canada
    B)USA
    C)India
    D)France
    Answer: France

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