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. Sikkim was made the full fledged state of Union of India by :
    A)The 37th constitutional Amendment Act (1975).
    B)The 35th constitutional Amendment Act (1975).
    C)The 38th constitutional Amendment Act (1975).
    D)The 36th constitutional Amendment Act (1975).
    Answer: The 36th constitutional Amendment Act (1975).
  • Q. By which of the following method, Prime Minister of India is selected?
    A)Appointment
    B)Election
    C)Nomination
    D)Selection
    Answer: Appointment
  • Q. The governor of a state is empowered to grant pardons etc. and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases under:
    A)Article 161.
    B)Article 167.
    C)Article 151.
    D)Article 163.
    Answer: Article 161.
  • Q. In which country, there is federal government-
    A)USA
    B)Ghina
    C)Cuba
    D)Belgium
    Answer: USA
  • Q. Article-211 of the Indian Constitution “Restriction on discussion in the Legislature” deals with?
    A)The Union Government
    B)The Directive Principles of State Policy
    C)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    D)The State Government
    Answer: The State Government
  • Q. The president demand for further reforms, attended with the dislocation caused by the non-cooperation movement, led the British government to appoint a Statutory Commission in 1927. This commission was headed by
    A)Lord Chelmsford
    B)Sir John Simon
    C)Lord Minto
    D)E.S. Montague
    Answer: Sir John Simon
  • Q. What is the maximum period upto which a proclamation issued by the President under Article-356 of the Constitution and approved/extended by the Parliament may, normally, remain in force?
    A)One year
    B)Six months
    C)Two years
    D)Untill it is repealed by the Parliament
    Answer: Six months
  • Q. Where is the Constitutional power located enabling the Central Government to legislate on cow slaughter?
    A)Residuary Powers under Article 248
    B)Entry 17, List III in Schedule VII Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
    C)Emergency Powers
    D)Article-48 in the Directive Principles
    Answer: Article-48 in the Directive Principles
  • Q. Which of the following constitutional Amendment is known as “Mini constitution”-
    A)24th Constitutional Amendment Act 1971
    B)7th Constitutional Amendment Act 1956
    C)42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976
    D)44th Constitutional Amendment Act 1978
    Answer: 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976
  • Q. How many times has The Preamble for the canstitution been amended-
    A)2 times
    B)3 times
    C)1 times
    D)Never amended
    Answer: 1 times
  • Q. What is the literal meaning of ‘Certiorari’?
    A)To have the body of
    B)We command
    C)To forbid
    D)To be certified (or) to be informed
    Answer: To be certified (or) to be informed
  • 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. Which of the sets of Articles deal with ‘Emergency Provision’?
    A)Articles 350 and 351
    B)Articles 32 and 226
    C)Articles 352, 356 and 360
    D)Articles 335, 336 and 337
    Answer: Articles 352, 356 and 360
  • Q. Who administers the oath of office to the President?
    A)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    B)Chief Justice of India
    C)Vice-President
    D)Prime Minister
    Answer: Chief Justice of India
  • Q. How many schedules are in the constitution of India-
    A)10
    B)9
    C)11
    D)12
    Answer: 12
  • Q. Which of the following right has been removed from fundamental rights and converted to a simple legal right?
    A)Right to property
    B)Right to life and personal liberty
    C)Right to education
    D)Right to freedom of religion
    Answer: Right to property
  • Q. What is the basis of classification of governments as unitary and federal?
    A)Relationship between executive and judiciary
    B)Relationship between legislature and executive
    C)Relationship between the centre and states
    D)Relationship between the legislature, executive and judicial wings of government
    Answer: Relationship between the centre and states
  • Q. The right to property was deleted from the list of fundamental rights by
    A)43rd constitutional Act
    B)42nd constitutional Act
    C)44th constitutional Act
    D)47th constitutional Act
    Answer: 44th constitutional Act
  • Q. Which of the following article of Indian constitution is related with the declaration of a welfare state?
    A)Article-39
    B)Article-99
    C)Article-59
    D)Article-69
    Answer: Article-39
  • Q. Ideas of welfare state are contained in-
    A)Directive Principles of State Policy
    B)Fundamental Rights
    C)Preamble of the constitution
    D)Part-VIII
    Answer: Directive Principles of State Policy

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