Indian Politics - Study Mode
[#166] In which of the following system, few rules over all-
Correct Answer
(B) Oligarchy
Explanation
Solution: Oligarchy is a form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a small number of people. These people might be distinguished by royalty, wealth, family, education, corporate, religious or military control.
[#167] The form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a faction of persons or families is called-
Correct Answer
(C) Oligarchy
Explanation
Solution: Oligarchy is government by few. In this form of power structure, a small group exercises power who control and run a particular country or organization. Fascism is a way of organising a society in which a government ruled by a dictator controls the lives of the people and in which people are not allowed to disagree with the government. Tyranny is cruel and unfair treatment by people with powers over others. Whereas plutocracy is a system of government in which the richest people in country rule or have power.
[#168] Which type of government is based on free and fair election where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing?
Correct Answer
(A) Democratic
Explanation
Solution: Only a democratic form of government conducts free and fair election in clean and transparent manner. So, there is always a fair chance of government losing its power on account of anti-incumbency. ECI is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India.
[#169] Which schedule of the constitution of India deals with powers, authority and responsibilities of municipalities?
Correct Answer
(B) Twelfth schedule
Explanation
Solution: Twelfth Schedule :
(Entries 3, 6, 9, 10, 11)
3. Planning for economic and social development.
6. Public health, sanitation, conservancy and solid waste management.
9. Safeguarding the interests of weaker sections of society, including the handicapped and mentally retarded.
10. Slum improvement and upgradation.
11. Urban poverty alleviation.
[#170] The provision of adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-state rivers or river valleys is laid down in
Correct Answer
(D) Article 262.
Explanation
Solution: Article 262 Adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter State rivers or river valleys: (1) Parliament may by law provide for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect to the use, distribution or control of the waters of, or in, any inter State river or river valley.
(2) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, Parliament may by law provide that neither the Supreme Court nor any other court shall exercise jurisdiction in respect of any such dispute or complaint as is referred to in clause (1) Co ordination between States