Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#211] For Rajya Sabha, how many members are nominated by President?
Correct Answer

(C) 12

Explanation

Solution: The Rajya Sabha should consist of not more than 250 members - 238 members representing the States and Union Territories, and 12 members nominated by the President. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution.

[#212] The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of-
Correct Answer

(D) for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier

Explanation

Solution: The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of six years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier.

[#213] In ______ government each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value-
Correct Answer

(A) Democratic

Explanation

Solution: In a democratic struture, citizens are entitle to elect their representative by exercising their right to vote.

[#214] The concept of Lokpal has been taken from-
Correct Answer

(C) Scandinavian countries

Explanation

Solution: The concept of an Lokpal has been borrowed from Sweden. The Lokpal in India has jurisdiction over all Members of Parliament and Central Government employees in cases of corruption. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was passed in 2013 by Parliament, following the Jan Lokpal movement led by Anna Hazare.

[#215] The Look East Policy in India was started by which of the following Prime Minister?
Correct Answer

(C) P.V. Narasimha Rao

Explanation

Solution: "Look East Policy" is an effort to cultivate extensive economic and strategic relations with South East Asian countries in order to strengthen its standing as a regional power. It was enacted during government of Prime minister P.V Narsimha Rao in 1991.