Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#1006] The serious fault in federal form of govemment is-
Correct Answer

(A) The Threat of separatism

Explanation

Solution: Federal form of government is a structure in which a number of states are in agreement with the another to remain as a group but they each hold the right to secede i.e. withdraw from group. Example- U.S.A.

[#1007] When was the first Central Legislative Assembly constituted-
Correct Answer

(C) 1921

Explanation

Solution: First Central Legislative Assembly was constituted in 1921 by GOI Act, 1919, implementing Montagu Chelmsford Reforms. Assembly had 145 members who were either nominated or indirectly elected from provinces.

[#1008] If the Directive principles of state policy would have not been enforced by government where can the citizens go?
Correct Answer

(D) None of these

Explanation

Solution: Directive Principles of State Policy is a positive obligation of State towards its citizens. These are non-justiciable rights contained in Part-IV of constitution. This means that in case of non-enforcement of DPSP, citizens cannot move to courts for its enforcement unlike fundamental rights which are justiciable in nature.

[#1009] Which directive principle has the direct impact of the moral philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi?
Correct Answer

(C) Ban on Cow Slaughter

Explanation

Solution: Gandhi believed in the philosophy of non-violence and according to him violence on animals is also a gruesome act of brutal force. Hurting others for the sake of our benefit was against the philosophy of Gandhi. That is why he took initiative to protect and preserve the milch animals and its progeny.

[#1010] In which state of India is there a uniform civil code?
Correct Answer

(D) Goa

Explanation

Solution: Goa the smallest state in India, was colony of Portuguese. During Portuguese rule in Goa they codified and implemented law of inheritance, property arid marriage for all religious groups. After independence youths in Goa protested against any change in uniform civil law. Uniform civil code in Goa includes no concept of Polygamy, no verbal divorce sharing property with spouse, parents can't disinherit children from the property etc.