Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#981] The president of India has the same constitution powers which have-
Correct Answer

(A) British crown

Explanation

Solution: Though president is the executive head of union, his powers are nominal. The real repository of all executie powers of union is Prime Minister. Same is the governance system in Britain where British Crown has same powers which President of India has.

[#982] Which of the fullowing countries enjoys a federal form of government?
Correct Answer

(B) USA

Explanation

Solution: U.S.A. enjoys a truely federal form of govt. It established dual form of government i.e. federal/central government and state governments. Neither is sub-ordinate to other but are coordinate and independent within the sphere allote to them.

[#983] A unitary form of government is that in which all the powers are concentrated in the hands of-
Correct Answer

(B) Central government

Explanation

Solution: Unitary furm of govt is a type of govt in which country is governed by a single unit of power i.e. central government which controls all the state affairs with a unified command.

[#984] Universal adult franchise shows that India is a country which is-
Correct Answer

(C) Democratic

Explanation

Solution: Universal Adult Franchise means every citizen who is an adult has the right to vote without any discrimination. Article-326 assures people's right to vote. Free and unbiased elections are elements of democracy and right to vote shows India is a country which is democratic.

[#985] Why did one of the High Courts inIndian decree that "bandhs are unconstitutional and punitive"?
Correct Answer

(B) It is not in exercise of a fundamental freedom

Explanation

Solution: Kerela High Court in 1997 declared that " Bandhs are unconstitutional and punitive" because of misuse of it. Court said that it is not an exercise of fundamental freedom. Apart from being a huge blow to economy, they throw normal life out of gear, infringing the veruy concept of freedom.