Indian Politics - Study Mode
[#511] Which of the following committee had recommended a report for forming the institution of Lokpal and Lokayukta-
Correct Answer
(A) First Administrative Reform Commission
Explanation
Solution: The report or first Administrative Reform Commission had recommended the formation of Lokpal and Lokayukta. This commission was established in January 1966. It was presided over by Morarji Desai. Later on, K.Hanumanthaiah became its chairman after Morarji Desai became the Deputy Prime Minister of India.
[#512] In which of the following, there is possibility of Arbitrary Rule-
Correct Answer
(A) Single-party system
Explanation
Solution: The rule of law is the legal principle that law should govern a nation, as opposed to being governed by arbitrary decisions of individual government officials. In Single-party system, due to absence of opposition, there are many possiblities of misuse of power through arbitrary rule.
[#513] Who has been assigned with the responsibility of world peace and security by the member of United Nation Organization-
Correct Answer
(C) Security Council
Explanation
Solution: The Security Council is the United Nations most powerful body, with primary responsibility for the maintenance of International peace and security. Five powerful countries sit as permanent members along with 10 non-permanent members elected for 2 year term.
[#514] What is the term of nonpermanent members of United Nations Security Council-
Correct Answer
(B) 2 year
Explanation
Solution: The Security Council is the United Nations most powerful body, with primary responsibility for the maintenance of International peace and security. Five powerful countries sit as permanent members along with 10 non-permanent members elected for 2 year term.
[#515] "Shimla Pact" between India and Pakistan is in-
Correct Answer
(A) 1972
Explanation
Solution: The Shimla Agreement was signed between India and Pakistan on July 2, 1972 in Shimla. It was signed by the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi and her counter part Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, President of Pakistan in a bid to reverse the consequences of 1971 war (i.e. to bring about withdrawl of troops and an exchange of Prisones of wars).