Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#781] Which of the following High Court had, legalized the homosexual relations in India in 2009-
Correct Answer

(C) Delhi

Explanation

Solution: Section-377 which deals with sexual activities against the order of nature, arguably including homosexual acts, was decriminalized by the High Court of Delhi on July 2009. That judgement was overturned by the Supreme Court of India on 12 December2013, with
the Court holding that amending or repealing Section-377 should be a matter left to Parliament, not to the judiciary.

[#782] When power is shared among different organs of government, then it known as-
Correct Answer

(B) Separation of powers

Explanation

Solution: Separation of power among different organ of government is the cornerstone of federalism. India has three organs of Government- Legislative, Executive and Judiciary. Over the time, media has also evolved as the fourth pillar of Indian democracy.

[#783] Which Country has the first woman Prime Minister in the world-
Correct Answer

(B) Sri Lanka

Explanation

Solution: Sirima Ratwatte Dias Bandaranaike, commonly known as Sirimavo Bandaranaike, was a Sri Lankan stateswoman and politician and the modern world's first female head of government.

[#784] When did Sri Lank, ganed its independence?
Correct Answer

(A) 4 February, 1948

Explanation

Solution: Sri Lanka gained its independence on February 4, 1948. Like India, Sri Lanka also remained under control of Britain for a long period of time. During colonial regime, it was named Ceylon.

[#785] "Man is a social animal" whose statement is this-
Correct Answer

(B) Aristotle

Explanation

Solution: Statement, "Man is a social animal" was given by Aristotle. Aristotle expressed that man is social by nature. He cannot live without society, if he does,so, he is either a beast or God.