Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#276] Objective resolution was moved in constituent assembly by-
Correct Answer

(A) Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation

Solution: Objective resolution was moved in constituent Assembly by Pt.Jawahar Lal Nehru on 13th December 1946 which ultimately became the preamble to the constitution of India. It set out main objectives which were intended to achieve by constituent assembly while formation of constitution.

[#277] What is the basis of classification of governments as unitary and federal?
Correct Answer

(C) Relationship between the centre and states

Explanation

Solution: On the basis of distribution of powers between the centre and states, the government is classified into two Unitary and Federal government. In Unitary form of govt all powers are kept with center, some of which can be delegated to state whereas in federal government there is complete division of powers between center and state.

[#278] The National Anthem was adopted by the Constituent Assembly in-
Correct Answer

(C) 24th January 1950

Explanation

Solution: Our National Anthem "Jana Gana Mana" which is written by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, was first sung at Kolkata session of Indian National Congress in 1911. It was officially adopted by constituent assembly as National Anthem of India on 24th January 1950, which
was also the last day of constituent assembly.

[#279] The Comptroller and Auditor General of India can be removed from office in like manner and on like grounds as :
Correct Answer

(C) Supreme Court Judge

Explanation

Solution: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India can be removed from office in like manner and on like grounds as Supreme Court Judge .

[#280] A procedure whereby a proposed legislation is referred to the electorates for settlement by their direct votes is called :
Correct Answer

(A) Referendum

Explanation

Solution: Referendum: A public vote with possibly legally binding consequences. Repatriation: The sending back of someone to his country of origin such as an illegal immigrant or prisoner of war. Representative democracy: In modern times what is commonly know as a democracy, even though the people do not directly vote on actual issues and laws but surrender that right to their duly elected representatives. Republic: Defined by some sources as simply a democracy, but otherwise loosely described as a form of government where, in word or deed, rule is constrained by institutional frameworks and is not by the selected few. Not an oligarchy but not necessarily a democracy. The Roman Republic was the original precedent for republicanism. Apartheid South Africa, by this definition, was a republic.