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2731Political ScienceMedium

Under the Act of 1909 in the Imperial Legislative Council:

AMajority consisted of elected representatives

BMajority consisted of those elected on the basis of limited franchise

COfficial majority was maintained

DNon-official majority was maintained

Correct answer

C. Official majority was maintained

Explanation

The correct answer is Official majority was maintained.

2732Political ScienceMedium

Which one of the following factors has contributed to the growing dependence of the local bodies on the state?

ATendency on the part of state government, like any other government, to increase its powers

BImproved means of transport and communication

CAll the above factors

DGrowing tendency towards provision of uniform administration

Correct answer

C. All the above factors

Explanation

The correct answer is All the above factors.

2733Political ScienceMedium

Which one of the following is not considered a basic right in a constitutional government?

AFreecom of expression

BRight to own private property

CRight to worship a particular religion

DFreedom of speech

ESecurity of life

Correct answer

C. Right to worship a particular religion

Explanation

The correct answer is Right to worship a particular religion.

2734Political ScienceMedium

The orders issue by the Privy Council are:________?

AOrders-in-Council

BKing-in-Council

CNone of these

DLaws-in-Council

Correct answer

C. None of these

Explanation

The correct answer is None of these.

2735Political ScienceMedium

The two most outstanding city-states of ancient Greece were:________?

ARome and Sparta

BAthens and Sparta

CAthens and Rome

DAthens and Venice

Correct answer

B. Athens and Sparta

Explanation

The correct answer is Athens and Sparta.

2736Political ScienceMedium

According to Locke people in the state of nature:

AHad certain rights only

BHad both rights and duties

CHad-certain duties but no rights

DHad neither rights nor duties

Correct answer

B. Had both rights and duties

Explanation

The correct answer is Had both rights and duties.

2737Political ScienceMedium

Fascism believes in: ________?

ASubordination of women

BInternationalism

CEquality of races

DEquality of men and women

Correct answer

A. Subordination of women

Explanation

The correct answer is Subordination of women.

2738Political ScienceMedium

One of the major contributions of the Social Contract theory is that:

AIt assumes that the individual made the contract for personal safety and security of personal property

BIt gave a death blow to the ‘Divine Origin theory’ and paved the way for democracy

CIt assumes that a contract is possible outside the state

DIt assumes that the relationship between the state and individual is voluntary

Correct answer

B. It gave a death blow to the ‘Divine Origin theory’ and paved the way for democracy

Explanation

The correct answer is It gave a death blow to the ‘Divine Origin theory’ and paved the way for democracy.

2739Political ScienceMedium

The premier is appointed by: ________?

ALegislature of states

BThe president

CNational assembly

DNone of them

Correct answer

B. The president

Explanation

The correct answer is The president.

2740Political ScienceMedium

Which Constitutional Article of India defines constitution of Municipalities?

AArticle 243L

BArticle 243Q

CArticle 243M

DArticle 243N

Correct answer

B. Article 243Q

Explanation

The correct answer is Article 243Q.

Under the Act of 1909 in the Imperial Legislative Council:

AMajority consisted of elected representatives

BMajority consisted of those elected on the basis of limited franchise

COfficial majority was maintained

DNon-official majority was maintained

Correct answer

C. Official majority was maintained

Explanation

The correct answer is Official majority was maintained.

Which one of the following factors has contributed to the growing dependence of the local bodies on the state?

ATendency on the part of state government, like any other government, to increase its powers

BImproved means of transport and communication

CAll the above factors

DGrowing tendency towards provision of uniform administration

Correct answer

C. All the above factors

Explanation

The correct answer is All the above factors.

One of the major contributions of the Social Contract theory is that:

AIt assumes that the individual made the contract for personal safety and security of personal property

BIt gave a death blow to the ‘Divine Origin theory’ and paved the way for democracy

CIt assumes that a contract is possible outside the state

DIt assumes that the relationship between the state and individual is voluntary

Correct answer

B. It gave a death blow to the ‘Divine Origin theory’ and paved the way for democracy

Explanation

The correct answer is It gave a death blow to the ‘Divine Origin theory’ and paved the way for democracy.