Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#986] Evaluate the following statements- I. The legal interpretation of equality is chiefly influenced by equality before law and equal
protection of law II. Equality before law means rule of law
Correct Answer

(C) Both are correct

Explanation

Solution: Rule of low which means law is supreme and no one is above the law, implies equality before law i.e. all are equal before law. And the legal interpretation of equality is influenced mainly by equality before law and equal protection of law provided under Article-14.

[#987] Which of the following is opposite to the principle of "Rule of Law"?
Correct Answer

(B) Privileges and Immunity

Explanation

Solution: "Rule of Law" is a concept which originated in Britain and popularised by Lord Dicey. It means law is supreme and all are equal before law. Thus privileges and immunity contradict the principle of Rule of Law.

[#988] Who presided over the first meeting of Indian constituent Assembly?
Correct Answer

(B) Saehehidandada Sinha

Explanation

Solution: First meeting was presided over by the oldest member of assembly, Dr. Sachidanand Sinha on 9th
December, 1946. He was the temporay/interim chairman. Later on, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent chairman of constituent assembly.

[#989] Which of the following is an Example of Unitary and Presidential system of governance
Government?
Correct Answer

(D) France

Explanation

Solution: France is an example of Unitary and Presidential form of government whereas Britain has Unitary and Parliamentary form of government. India, U.S.A. and Canada all are federation.

[#990] Who among the following was the Chairman of Fundamental Rights sub-Committee of the
Constitutent Assembly?
Correct Answer

(A) J. B. Kripalani

Explanation

Solution: Fundamental rights sub-committee was given the task to draft the fundamental rights. This committee was headed by J.B.Kripalani who was the president of Indian National Congress during the time of independence.