Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#886] The method of amending the constitution by popular veto is found in-
Correct Answer

(B) Switzerland

Explanation

Solution: Popular veto is a form of direct democracy, where voters also participate in legislation through a petition. This system is found in Switzerland.

[#887] The system of nomination of members of Rajya Sabha has been borrowed from the constitution-
Correct Answer

(B) Ireland

Explanation

Solution: President of India nominates 12 members to Rajya Sabha. Any person having special knowledge and practical Experience in art, science, literature and social service can be nominated to Rajya Sabha. We borrowed this feature from Ireland.

[#888] The Presidential Government operates on the principles of-
Correct Answer

(D) Separation of powers

Explanation

Solution: Presidential form of government is that form of government in which there is separation of powers between executive and legislature. Here executive is not the part of legislature unlike parliamentary form of govt.

[#889] In Presidential Government, the President is-
Correct Answer

(A) Independent of the Legislature

Explanation

Solution: Presidential form of government is the one in which there is separation of powers between executive and legislature and President, who is the executive head, is independent of legislature.

[#890] Which one of the following Committees is described as the twin sister of the Estimates Committee?
Correct Answer

(A) Public Accounts Committee

Explanation

Solution: Both Public Accounts Committee and Estimates Committee help in strengthening financial control of Parliament over executive. Estimates Committee has a role in budget planning i.e. it has a role before approval of expenditure from Parliament. Whereas Public Accounts Committee play its role when actual expenditure has been done i.e., auditing the expenditure. That is why Public Accounts Committee and Estimates Committee are termed as twin sisters.