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 meant by ‘defection’?
    A)Changing party before winning election
    B)Changing party after winning election
    C)Changing party after losing election
    D)Changing party before losing election
    Answer: Changing party after winning election
  • Q. In which of the following situations Habeas corpus writ is issued?
    A)Extra tax receipts
    B)Loss of property
    C)Faulty police detention
    D)Violation of freedom of Expression
    Answer: Faulty police detention
  • Q. Which of the followings are the financial committees of Parliament in India- 1.Public Accounts Committee 2.Estimates Committee 3.Committee on Public Undertakings
    A)1 and 2
    B)1 and 3
    C)2 and 3
    D)1,2 and 3
    Answer: 1,2 and 3
  • Q. According to our Constifution, India is-
    A)A Secillar State
    B)A Religious State
    C)A Capitalist State
    D)A plutocratic State
    Answer: A Secillar State
  • Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT? I. In federal government, power is distributed among the legislature, executive and judiciary. II. Due to political competition in a democracy, social divisions get reflected in politics. III. Communal politics is based on the belief that one religion is superior to that of others.
    A)I, II and III
    B)I and II
    C)I and III
    D)II and III
    Answer: I, II and III
  • Q. Which of the folowing was not a member of the drafting committee of the constitution-
    A)Alladi Krishnaswamy
    B)B.R Ambedkar
    C)Gopalaswami Ayyangar
    D)Rajendra Prasad
    Answer: Rajendra Prasad
  • Q. Who is the head of Municipal Corporation?
    A)Sarpanch
    B)Prime Minister
    C)Governor
    D)Mayor
    Answer: Mayor
  • Q. The constituent Assembly was set up in-
    A)1946
    B)1945
    C)1947
    D)1949
    Answer: 1946
  • Q. The term ‘Fraternity’ in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution means a sense of-
    A)Statehood
    B)Friendliness
    C)Love and affection
    D)Brotherhood
    Answer: Brotherhood
  • Q. What is the retirement age. of the judge of Supreme Court?
    A)62 years
    B)60 years
    C)64 years
    D)65 years
    Answer: 65 years
  • Q. The idea of Republic and the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity as laid down in the preamble to the constitution of India have been borrowed from :
    A)Canada constitution
    B)USA constitution
    C)French constitution
    D)The UK constitution
    Answer: French constitution
  • Q. The salaries and allowances payable to the Members of the Parliament are decided by the-
    A)Cabinet
    B)President
    C)Parliament
    D)Finance Commission
    Answer: Parliament
  • Q. Lok Sabha is the House of the________ Parliament of India-
    A)Upper
    B)Lower
    C)Left
    D)Right
    Answer: Lower
  • Q. Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of-
    A)Decentralisation
    B)Centralisation
    C)Both of these
    D)None of these
    Answer: Decentralisation
  • Q. The maximum time a person can continue to be the minister of the State Government without being a member the state legislature-
    A)Three months
    B)One year
    C)Six months
    D)No time limit
    Answer: Six months
  • Q. Under the Directive Principles of State Policy up to what age of the children they are expected to be provided free and compulsory education?
    A)15 years
    B)14 years
    C)16 years
    D)18 years
    Answer: 14 years
  • Q. Under which of the following article the Election Commission was established-
    A)Article-356
    B)Article-355
    C)Article-324
    D)Article-320
    Answer: Article-324
  • Q. Which of the following statement is not correct?
    A)Vice-President of India acts as President at the time of a vacancy is occurred suddenly
    B)Vice-President is the chairman of Rajya Sabha
    C)While acting as President, Vice-president does not perform the duties of the office of
    D)When Vice-President acts as the President, the duties of President are performed by a person nominated by President in consultation with Prime Minister
    Answer: When Vice-President acts as the President, the duties of President are performed by a person nominated by President in consultation with Prime Minister
  • Q. Who constitutes the Finance Commission-
    A)Prime Minister
    B)Finance Minister
    C)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    D)President
    Answer: President
  • 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

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